CarVerify

Free Car Check

AV52 DLJ

2002 Land Rover Freelander

Green Petrol 1796cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

102,073 mi
Last recorded102,073 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Freelander86,923 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Land Rover
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV52 DLJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 102,073 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

prop shaft removed

Fail 8 Aug 2025 102,069 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached bolts loose (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers likely to become detached bolt loose (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

prop shaft removed

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 May 2024 96,991 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes antiroll bar slightly displaced (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

prop shaft removed and diff noisey

Pass 29 Apr 2023 93,635 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2022 93,219 miles

Central Lower Prop shaft been removed.

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs worn pitted and scored. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both tyres cracking in tread. 215/65x16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres 3mm tread depth slightly perished. (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear suspension components corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2022 93,200 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Rigid pipe into flexi. (1.1.11 (c))

Central Lower Prop shaft been removed.

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs worn pitted and scored. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both tyres cracking in tread. 215/65x16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres 3mm tread depth slightly perished. (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear suspension components corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2021 92,878 miles

Central Prop shaft has been removed.

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both tyres cracked and perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slight corrosion on pipe along underbody. (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear suspension components corroded both sides. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2020 92,229 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres cracking in tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 88,471 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

clutch anti slip worn

Fail 1 Apr 2019 88,469 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/65x16 (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

clutch anti slip worn

Pass 5 Apr 2018 85,029 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear sec tion at new join minor leak (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 81,854 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 6 Apr 2017 81,733 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front Side repeater incorrect colour x2 (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 76,467 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all front (3.5.1g)

Brake pipe slightly corroded various rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front brake discs in poor condition

Fail 8 Apr 2016 76,467 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all front (3.5.1g)

Brake pipe slightly corroded various rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front brake discs in poor condition

Pass 26 Mar 2015 71,335 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 23 Mar 2015 71,335 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 67,103 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 8 Apr 2013 63,278 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 58,555 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 52,913 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Apr 2010 45,607 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 May 2009 35,185 miles

rear no. plate slightly deteriated.

Pass 25 Mar 2008 25,930 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Mar 2008 25,930 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Dec 2006 18,636 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Nov 2005 14,988 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

How Reliable is the Land Rover Freelander?

Based on 4,326,495 MOT tests across 292,036 vehicles.

74.7%
Pass Rate
6,744
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
292,036
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 165,047
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 131,090
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 83,015
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 79,584
Stop lamp not working 70,651
Full Land Rover Freelander reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

AV52 DLJ is a 2002 Land Rover Freelander in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

Across all 2002 Land Rover Freelander models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 86,923 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Land Rover Freelander fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 165,047 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AV52 DLJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Freelander typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 24 years old, this Land Rover Freelander is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AV52 DLJ?

You can check the full history of AV52 DLJ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was AV52 DLJ registered?

AV52 DLJ is a 2002 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 28 November 2002.

Is AV52 DLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV52 DLJ shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AV52 DLJ have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on AV52 DLJ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.