2002 Land Rover Freelander 2.0L Diesel · DE52 CWU
2002 Land Rover Freelander (2.0L, diesel). First registered 30 Sept 2002. Recorded mileage 177,855 miles. MOT expired on 26 Jul 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER FREELANDER
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 26 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 177,855 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DE52 CWU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/07/2025
- 177,855 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DE52 CWU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Land Rover Freelander (DE52 CWU) between July 2022 and July 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 22 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
DE52 CWU Mileage History
- 20/07/2022161,907 mi
- 14/07/2023168,090 mi+6,183 mi
- 23/07/2024172,963 mi+4,873 mi
- 21/07/2025177,853 mi+4,890 mi
- 22/07/2025177,855 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 5,307 miles per year across 5 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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LAND ROVER FREELANDER Model Intelligence & Reliability
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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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