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AX52 DBU

2002 Land Rover Freelander

Multi-colour Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

124,100 mi
Last recorded124,100 miles
Recorded on16 May 2019
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Freelander86,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX52 DBU
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2002
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 May 2019 124,100 miles

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 May 2017 122,042 miles
Fail 8 May 2017 122,042 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 May 2016 116,895 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 111,879 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2014 106,320 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 103,045 miles
Fail 16 May 2013 103,045 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s/f tyre cut in side wall not to cord

Pass 24 May 2012 98,430 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 94,112 miles
Fail 25 May 2011 94,112 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 27 May 2010 89,796 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake pipes greased

Pass 27 May 2009 84,876 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 84,874 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 27 May 2008 73,007 miles

o/s/r tyre sidewall cracked

Fail 20 May 2008 73,007 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

o/s/r tyre sidewall cracked

Pass 17 May 2007 57,519 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 57,505 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 52,830 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2006 52,830 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (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
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AX52 DBU is a 2002 Land Rover Freelander in Multi-colour with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AX52 DBU, 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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AX52 DBU is a 2002 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 30 December 2002.

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