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BD02 MXL

2002 Land Rover Freelander

Red Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

117,240 mi
Last recorded117,240 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2022
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Freelander86,923 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD02 MXL
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2022 117,240 miles

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Jan 2022 117,057 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn both front links (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Direction indicator incorrect colour both front (4.4.3 (a))

Emissions not tested exhaust missing (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has an unsafe modification fouling shocker (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both sides rear inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached exhaust missing (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2021 113,950 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2020 110,023 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

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

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

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

Under body chassis and exhaust corroded

Pass 25 Jan 2019 102,482 miles

Rear diff mount bushes badly worn

Fail 23 Jan 2019 102,482 miles

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

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

Rear diff mount bushes badly worn

Pass 23 Jan 2018 99,735 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2018 99,730 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 Jan 2017 96,547 miles

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

rear diff front mounting bush worn

Pass 21 Jan 2016 91,910 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 21 Jan 2015 88,096 miles

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

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

rear diff bush split/torn.

Pass 31 Jan 2014 84,188 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 76,586 miles

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

prop shaft missing

rear number plate deteriorated

Fail 13 Mar 2013 76,586 miles

rear number plate deteriorated

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

prop shaft missing

Pass 6 Mar 2012 66,520 miles

Advise 2 new wiper blades

Exhaust deteriorated

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2011 57,308 miles

Corrosion starting at rear

Drivers seat belt slightly difficult to release under load

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

Fail 24 Mar 2011 57,308 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Corrosion starting at rear

Drivers seat belt slightly difficult to release under load

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

Pass 9 Mar 2010 48,036 miles

Diesel emmisions reading very low. Unable to get correct reading.

Pass 6 Mar 2009 40,317 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 32,301 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2007 26,343 miles

Slight corrosion starting on rear crossmember

Pass 1 Apr 2006 21,827 miles

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

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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BD02 MXL is a 2002 Land Rover Freelander in Red with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 BD02 MXL, 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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BD02 MXL is a 2002 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 1 May 2002.

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