2002 Land Rover Freelander 2.0L Diesel · NK02 VLB
2002 Land Rover Freelander (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2002. Recorded mileage 81,968 miles. MOT expired on 25 Oct 2024.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER FREELANDER
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 25 Oct 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 81,968 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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NK02 VLB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/10/2023
- 81,968 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
NK02 VLB 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 (NK02 VLB) between October 2021 and October 2023.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 27 October 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 (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Steering (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue), Brakes (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: “Central Prop shaft flexible coupling so deteriorated it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”.
NK02 VLB Mileage History
- 27/10/202176,689 mi
- 27/10/202176,689 mi
- 26/10/202279,427 mi+2,738 mi
- 25/10/202381,933 mi+2,506 mi
- 27/10/202381,968 mi+35 mi
Average of roughly 2,642 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: Poor
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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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