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AY51 MHV

2002 Land Rover Freelander

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

128,734 mi
Last recorded128,734 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Freelander86,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY51 MHV
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 128,734 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under body several places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2024 107,836 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under body rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2023 97,089 miles

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive under body (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 96,534 miles

under side of vehicle heavily corroded around rear sub frame

Fail 18 Nov 2022 96,533 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

under side of vehicle heavily corroded around rear sub frame

Pass 12 Nov 2021 96,437 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 2 Nov 2021 96,419 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2020 95,750 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Fail 13 Oct 2020 95,748 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Pass 17 Oct 2019 92,864 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 16 Oct 2019 92,861 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system of front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 31 Oct 2018 90,039 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2017 88,523 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 87,688 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

rear diff mounting split/perished

Fail 27 Oct 2016 87,687 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

rear diff mounting split/perished

Pass 27 Oct 2015 86,866 miles

both wiper blade rubbers split on ends

rear diff mountings worn

Fail 26 Oct 2015 86,864 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear to flexi pipe (3.6.B.2c)

both wiper blade rubbers split on ends

rear diff mountings worn

Pass 7 Nov 2014 83,646 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2014 83,645 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2014 81,224 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2014 81,224 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2013 76,486 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 70,900 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Fail 16 Mar 2012 70,900 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2011 65,840 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2010 60,764 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 54,567 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 48,219 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 40,053 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 31,631 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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AY51 MHV is a 2002 Land Rover Freelander in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 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 AY51 MHV, 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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AY51 MHV is a 2002 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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