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AY52 HRW

2002 Land Rover Freelander

Gold Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

134,476 mi
Last recorded134,476 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2025
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Freelander86,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY52 HRW
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2002
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2025 134,476 miles

Both rear door check straps broken

Fail 28 May 2025 134,434 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Both rear door check straps broken

Pass 15 May 2024 132,053 miles

Both outer sills corroded

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 10 May 2023 128,199 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 31 May 2022 124,422 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 May 2021 120,173 miles

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

rear exhaust box rusty

Pass 20 May 2020 116,649 miles

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

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

Fail 19 May 2020 116,645 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 20 May 2019 113,098 miles

Oil leak from transfer box

Pass 22 May 2018 108,053 miles

Rear diff rubber mount worn

Fail 22 May 2018 108,053 miles

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

Rear diff rubber mount worn

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

Pass 6 Jun 2017 101,997 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2017 101,934 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 11 May 2016 94,942 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 88,495 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2014 78,712 miles

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

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

Fail 15 May 2014 78,708 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 18 May 2013 66,034 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2012 53,327 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 52,037 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2011 52,037 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2010 49,688 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 46,838 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2009 46,838 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 44,409 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 41,082 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 17 Oct 2007 41,082 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 16 Oct 2006 33,473 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
Full Land Rover Freelander reliability report

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AY52 HRW is a 2002 Land Rover Freelander in Gold with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AY52 HRW, 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 AY52 HRW registered?

AY52 HRW is a 2002 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 26 September 2002.

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