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AY02 XLO

2002 Land Rover Freelander

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

137,548 mi
Last recorded137,548 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Freelander86,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY02 XLO
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 137,548 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated front and rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Central Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and over to offside rear / central corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

all suspension bushes perished

corrosion to chassis/suspension components

fuel tank strap corroded

rear diff mount worn / split

slight movement front anti roll bar

Fail 22 Sep 2025 137,548 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated front and rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Central Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and over to offside rear / central corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective split at end (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

all suspension bushes perished

corrosion to chassis/suspension components

fuel tank strap corroded

rear diff mount worn / split

slight movement front anti roll bar

Pass 18 Sep 2024 135,903 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement anti roll bar has moved to offside slightly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

corrosion to chassis / suspension components

fuel tank strap corroded

Pass 19 Sep 2023 134,073 miles

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

corrosion to suspension/ chassis

fuel tank strap corroded

Fail 19 Sep 2023 134,073 miles

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

corrosion to suspension/ chassis

fuel tank strap corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2022 132,222 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 130,344 miles

FUEL TANK BRACKET CORRODED

GEAR BOX OIL LEAK

N/S AND O/S LOWER ARM CORRODED

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

O/S AND N/S REAR BRACKET CORRNER BRACKET CORRODED

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

REAR SUBFRAME CORRODED

TRANSFER BOX OIL

Pass 30 Sep 2020 128,335 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

fuel tank bracket corroded

rear diff oil leak

Pass 17 Sep 2019 125,345 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

underbody corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2018 121,807 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 116,361 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Fail 18 Sep 2017 116,361 miles

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

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2016 112,633 miles

Offside Front Door check strap not functioning as intened

Under body corrosion in places

Fail 13 Sep 2016 112,633 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Door check strap not functioning as intened

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

Under body corrosion in places

Pass 15 Sep 2015 109,592 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2014 102,990 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust end box outer casing corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2013 96,560 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2012 90,205 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 5 Sep 2012 90,205 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Pass 13 Sep 2011 83,327 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2010 79,587 miles
Fail 6 May 2009 73,768 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 May 2009 73,768 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Apr 2008 69,648 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Apr 2007 62,725 miles

engine undercover fitted

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Apr 2006 53,297 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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AY02 XLO is a 2002 Land Rover Freelander in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 AY02 XLO, 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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AY02 XLO is a 2002 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 30 April 2002.

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