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AX02 GHO

2002 Land Rover Freelander

Gold Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2025
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

191,486 mi
Last recorded191,486 miles
Recorded on3 May 2024
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Freelander86,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX02 GHO
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2002
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 3 May 2024 191,486 miles

All four tyres are retreads with no speed ratings

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

Reverse lights inoperative

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Apr 2024 191,409 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

All four tyres are retreads with no speed ratings

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Park brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Reverse lights inoperative

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2023 175,119 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2022 163,754 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Apr 2022 163,754 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Apr 2021 157,363 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

lower engine pulley rattleing

Fail 19 Apr 2021 157,363 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

lower engine pulley rattleing

Pass 13 Mar 2020 152,932 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2020 152,932 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

boot not opening

Pass 5 Mar 2019 150,838 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge AND BOTH REARS (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 148,122 miles

1 PROP CENTRE BEARING RUBBER WORN/SPLIT TO EXCESS.

Rear DIFF MOUNTING BUSH WORN.

Fail 26 Feb 2018 148,121 miles

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged AND N/S/R. (4.1.D.1e)

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

1 PROP CENTRE BEARING RUBBER WORN/SPLIT TO EXCESS.

Rear DIFF MOUNTING BUSH WORN.

Pass 7 Mar 2017 144,762 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2017 144,762 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2016 140,504 miles

oil leak

Pass 1 Oct 2015 136,118 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2015 136,118 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Jan 2015 133,289 miles

nearside rear brake pipe slightly corroded

offside front brake pipe slightly corroded

Fail 10 Jan 2015 133,289 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

nearside rear brake pipe slightly corroded

offside front brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 27 Dec 2013 125,747 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 116,318 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2012 116,297 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2011 110,496 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 106,769 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2010 106,769 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 May 2009 100,845 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

hand brake effort low 18%

rear diff bushs worn

Fail 22 May 2009 100,845 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

hand brake effort low 18%

rear diff bushs worn

Pass 23 May 2008 94,673 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2007 82,739 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 69,351 miles

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
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AX02 GHO is a 2002 Land Rover Freelander in Gold with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AX02 GHO, 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.

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AX02 GHO is a 2002 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 27 June 2002.

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