2002 Land Rover Freelander 2.0L Diesel · KC02 VTW
2002 Land Rover Freelander (2.0L, diesel). First registered 23 Aug 2002. Recorded mileage 189,772 miles. MOT expired on 03 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER FREELANDER
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Borehamwood (Luton)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 03 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 189,772 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KC02 VTW Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/09/2025
- 189,772 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring steering items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KC02 VTW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Land Rover Freelander (KC02 VTW) between October 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 05 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Steering (3 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue), Tyres (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: “Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering sill (6.1”; “Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering sill (6.”; “Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering sill (6.”.
KC02 VTW Mileage History
- 18/10/2022183,846 mi
- 04/03/2024183,874 mi+28 mi
- 05/09/2025189,772 mi+5,898 mi
Average of roughly 2,056 miles per year across 3 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: Poor
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