2002 Land Rover Freelander 1.8L Petrol · L15 DUO
2002 Land Rover Freelander (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2002. Recorded mileage 112,159 miles. MOT expired on 20 Sept 2014.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER FREELANDER
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 Sept 2014
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Oct 2014)
- Recorded Mileage
- 112,159 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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L15 DUO Key Findings
- 13 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/09/2013
- 112,159 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
L15 DUO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
13 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Land Rover Freelander (L15 DUO) between February 2007 and September 2013.
The record contains 8 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 04 September 2013 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)”; “Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)”; “Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)”.
L15 DUO Mileage History
- 26/02/200731,065 mi
- 26/02/200731,065 mi
- 18/02/200839,956 mi+8,891 mi
- 17/02/200948,724 mi+8,768 mi
- 26/03/201063,261 mi+14,537 mi
- 26/03/201063,261 mi
- 24/05/201178,388 mi+15,127 mi
- 24/05/201178,388 mi
- 30/05/201290,176 mi+11,788 mi
- 31/05/201290,211 mi+35 mi
- 21/09/201292,446 mi+2,235 mi
- 04/09/2013112,159 mi+19,713 mi
Average of roughly 12,435 miles per year across 12 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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