2002 Land Rover Freelander 2.0L Diesel · EA52 HWF
2002 Land Rover Freelander (2.0L, diesel). First registered 30 Oct 2002. Recorded mileage 168,904 miles. MOT expired on 13 Sept 2024.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER FREELANDER
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 Sept 2024
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (15 Mar 2024)
- Recorded Mileage
- 168,904 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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EA52 HWF Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/08/2023
- 168,904 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EA52 HWF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Land Rover Freelander (EA52 HWF) between September 2022 and August 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 18 August 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (9 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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 Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of t”; “Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective bonnet cant be opened (3.1 (c))”; “Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))”.
EA52 HWF Mileage History
- 06/09/2022164,481 mi
- 06/09/2022164,481 mi
- 12/08/2023168,797 mi+4,316 mi
- 18/08/2023168,904 mi+107 mi
Average of roughly 4,667 miles per year across 4 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
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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