2002 Land Rover Freelander 2.0L Diesel · ML02 DVC
2002 Land Rover Freelander (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Apr 2002. Recorded mileage 126,913 miles. MOT expired on 16 Aug 2023.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER FREELANDER
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 16 Aug 2023
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (06 Sept 2023)
- Recorded Mileage
- 126,913 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
ML02 DVC Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 15/08/2023
- 126,913 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 20 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
ML02 DVC 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 (ML02 DVC) between August 2022 and August 2023.
The record contains 1 pass and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 15 August 2023 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (11 issues), Bodywork (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 29 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 Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly re”; “Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly red”; “Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced c”.
ML02 DVC Mileage History
- 10/08/2022124,713 mi
- 18/08/2022124,746 mi+33 mi
- 15/08/2023126,913 mi+2,167 mi
Average of roughly 2,172 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
Technical Specifications
Core Specifications
Identification & Status
Dimensions & Weights
Diagnostic & Valuation Intelligence
Estimate current market value
Generate an instant valuation benchmark based on live market listings, vehicle mileage, and recent dealer auction figures.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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.
Verify lender finance agreements, insurance write-offs, police stolen registers, and mileage rollback.
Vehicle & Plate History
Other vehicles on this plate
Similar Vehicles
Plate Neighbors
Batch Registration Neighbors (ML02 Series)
Vehicles registered in the same regional DVLA batch as ML02DVC.
LAND ROVER
FREELANDER
JAGUAR
S-TYPE
RENAULT
KADJAR
LAND ROVER
RANGE ROVER VELAR
MERCEDES-BENZ
ML
PEUGEOT
106
HONDA
CR-V
VAUXHALL
ASTRA
AUDI
A2
AUDI
TT
AUDI
A4
AUDI
TT
LAND ROVER FREELANDER Model Intelligence & Reliability
Verified MOT failure trends, buying advice, and technical directory specifications.
Owner-reported defects, recurring MOT failure points, and estimated repair costs.
Browse production generations, registration statistics, and trim variants.
Historical MOT pass rates and DVLA records for 2002 model year cars.
Regional DVLA Registration Directory
Vehicles and registration batches issued by regional DVLA offices across the UK.
Recently Checked UK Vehicles
Live vehicle history checks and MOT records recently queried by UK car buyers.