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BF02 HVG

2002 Land Rover Freelander

Black Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests27 (22 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate81.5%

Mileage

134,257 mi
Last recorded134,257 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Freelander86,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF02 HVG
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

22 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 134,257 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2026 134,256 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Jul 2025 132,059 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2024 128,742 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Jul 2023 126,021 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2023 126,021 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2022 123,206 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2021 120,671 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2020 118,541 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2019 115,783 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 112,541 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 107,214 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 103,013 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 98,631 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 91,968 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 85,571 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 77,524 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2011 71,781 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Jul 2011 71,781 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2010 63,701 miles

Front brake discs at minimum manufacturers recommended thickness

Pass 17 Jul 2009 55,104 miles

both headlamp aims on upper limit

engine oil level on min

eye level stop light was out- came on and now working correctly

Pass 18 Jul 2008 48,500 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2007 40,882 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2007 40,882 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 33,573 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2005 24,440 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2005 24,364 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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BF02 HVG is a 2002 Land Rover Freelander in Black with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.5%.

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 BF02 HVG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BF02 HVG registered?

BF02 HVG is a 2002 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 6 March 2002.

Is BF02 HVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF02 HVG shows 27 tests with a 81.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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