2002 Land Rover Freelander 2.0L Diesel · GX52 VUL
2002 Land Rover Freelander (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 2002. Recorded mileage 108,915 miles. MOT expired on 29 Aug 2018.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER FREELANDER
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Canterbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 29 Aug 2018
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Jan 2018)
- Recorded Mileage
- 108,915 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GX52 VUL Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/08/2017
- 108,915 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (23 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GX52 VUL 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 (GX52 VUL) between October 2006 and August 2017.
The record contains 12 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 25 August 2017 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (23 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 38 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: “Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)”; “Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported rear bracket snapped (7.1.1)”; “Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box holed (7.1.2)”.
GX52 VUL Mileage History
- 06/10/200639,986 mi
- 03/10/200747,812 mi+7,826 mi
- 19/06/200852,475 mi+4,663 mi
- 26/06/200852,475 mi
- 01/07/200957,842 mi+5,367 mi
- 01/07/200957,842 mi
- 22/06/201062,675 mi+4,833 mi
- 28/06/201167,133 mi+4,458 mi
- 27/06/201270,828 mi+3,695 mi
- 02/07/201270,841 mi+13 mi
- 30/08/201377,284 mi+6,443 mi
- 26/08/201486,273 mi+8,989 mi
- 19/08/201589,173 mi+2,900 mi
- 10/08/201693,505 mi+4,332 mi
- 10/08/201693,506 mi+1 mi
- 25/08/2017108,915 mi+15,409 mi
Average of roughly 6,332 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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- 1.8 K-series Head Gasket FailureSerious
The 1.8 petrol is notorious for overheating and head-gasket failure.
- Viscous Coupling Unit (VCU) FailureSerious
The viscous fluid inside the VCU thickens with age, causing it to seize or fail. This can silently destroy the IRD and rear differential. Many owners simply remove the propshaft and run FWD only.
- 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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