2002 Land Rover Freelander 2.0L Diesel · BL02 YKO
2002 Land Rover Freelander (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Jul 2002. Recorded mileage 127,019 miles. MOT expired on 05 Apr 2019.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER FREELANDER
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 05 Apr 2019
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (20 Aug 2019)
- Recorded Mileage
- 127,019 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BL02 YKO Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/04/2018
- 127,019 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (17 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BL02 YKO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
16 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Land Rover Freelander (BL02 YKO) between July 2005 and April 2018.
The record contains 13 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 06 April 2018 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (17 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Steering (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)”; “Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)”; “Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)”.
BL02 YKO Mileage History
- 08/07/200533,550 mi
- 08/07/200533,551 mi+1 mi
- 05/10/200651,319 mi+17,768 mi
- 08/10/200760,720 mi+9,401 mi
- 08/10/200869,072 mi+8,352 mi
- 10/10/200869,751 mi+679 mi
- 08/10/200979,950 mi+10,199 mi
- 03/03/201191,231 mi+11,281 mi
- 16/02/201293,853 mi+2,622 mi
- 01/03/201396,445 mi+2,592 mi
- 05/03/2014100,715 mi+4,270 mi
- 06/03/2014100,715 mi
- 09/03/2015102,960 mi+2,245 mi
- 01/04/2016103,926 mi+966 mi
- 28/03/2017120,349 mi+16,423 mi
- 06/04/2018127,019 mi+6,670 mi
Average of roughly 7,334 miles per year across 16 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Land Rover Freelander 1
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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- Viscous Coupling Unit (VCU) FailureSerious
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- Three Amigos (ABS/ESP/HDC Warning Lights)Moderate
The ABS, traction control, and Hill Descent Control warning lights illuminate together, often due to worn ABS sensors or more expensive 4WD system faults.
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