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AX52 DBY

2002 Land Rover Freelander

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

137,200 mi
Last recorded137,200 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Freelander86,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX52 DBY
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 137,200 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt perrished (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt perrished. (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 27 Oct 2025 137,199 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill corroded. holey (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outrigger. corroded holey. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt perrished (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt perrished. (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 130,422 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Jul 2022 118,374 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2021 135,566 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2020 127,166 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2020 127,166 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2018 115,284 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 5 Mar 2018 114,522 miles

Brake performance not tested due to transfer box not secure and has to be brake tested using decelerometer. (3.7.A.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement transfer box not bolted to gearbox swings up and down when drive taken up. (6.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

advise power steering drive belt perished and alternator drive belt perrished

advise throttle cable frayed

Pass 5 Jan 2017 104,403 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 93,951 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 85,001 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 78,589 miles

engine coolant leak,o/s/f & n/s front tyres cracking,front suspension corroded.

Fail 27 Nov 2012 75,398 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2012 75,398 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 73,536 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2011 73,536 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2010 72,118 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2009 67,708 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Light cracking in O/S and N/S rear tyres. Light cracking in O/S and N/S front tyres.

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Dec 2009 67,708 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Light cracking in O/S and N/S rear tyres. Light cracking in O/S and N/S front tyres.

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

Pass 9 Dec 2008 62,899 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2008 62,899 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2007 56,852 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2007 50,952 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 42,943 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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AX52 DBY is a 2002 Land Rover Freelander in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 DBY, 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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What year was AX52 DBY registered?

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

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