2002 Land Rover Freelander 2.0L Diesel · FV51 HHS
2002 Land Rover Freelander (2.0L, diesel). First registered 18 Jan 2002. Recorded mileage 107,513 miles. MOT expired on 14 Jun 2024.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER FREELANDER
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Lincoln
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 Jun 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 107,513 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FV51 HHS Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/06/2023
- 107,513 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FV51 HHS 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 (FV51 HHS) between June 2022 and June 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 12 June 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: Tyres (5 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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: “Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))”; “Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”.
FV51 HHS Mileage History
- 09/06/2022105,342 mi
- 09/06/2022105,343 mi+1 mi
- 12/06/2023107,513 mi+2,170 mi
- 12/06/2023107,513 mi
Average of roughly 2,154 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
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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