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BD51 LZF

2002 Land Rover Freelander

Red Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests31 (22 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate71%

Mileage

146,484 mi
Last recorded146,484 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Freelander86,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD51 LZF
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

22 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 146,484 miles

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

reversing lamps not working

Fail 1 Jul 2026 146,484 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

reversing lamps not working

Pass 23 Jun 2025 141,863 miles

rear towing eye bracket corroded but not excessive

Pass 18 Jul 2024 137,182 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2024 137,182 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Lower 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 Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Pass 24 Jul 2023 131,977 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 127,831 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2022

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2021 123,378 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL FOUR TYRES (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 119,037 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 113,492 miles

Offside Front Stabilizer Link Dust Cover Starting To Perish.

Reverse Lamps Not Working.

Pass 3 Jul 2018 108,832 miles

advise r/ lights not working

Pass 28 Jun 2017 104,170 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

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

Front brake shields corroded

Fail 28 Jun 2017 104,170 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

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

Front brake shields corroded

Braking system leaking front to rear (3.6.A.1)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 99,558 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2016 99,554 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 93,817 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

centre prop bearings perishings + 2

fuel cradle corroded

Fail 3 Jul 2015 93,817 miles

Nearside Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

centre prop bearings perishings + 2

fuel cradle corroded

Pass 14 Jul 2014 88,365 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2013 81,183 miles

Centre Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

fuel tank cradle corroded

Fail 9 Jul 2013 81,181 miles

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

Nearside Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Centre Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

fuel tank cradle corroded

Fail 16 Jul 2012 75,310 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2012 75,310 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 69,143 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2011 69,143 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2010 63,975 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 57,087 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 55,112 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 48,998 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 41,844 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 35,441 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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BD51 LZF is a 2002 Land Rover Freelander in Red with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71%.

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 BD51 LZF, 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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BD51 LZF is a 2002 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 21 January 2002.

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