2002 Land Rover Freelander 1.8L Petrol · PL02 EDJ
2002 Land Rover Freelander (1.8L, petrol). First registered 17 Jul 2002. Recorded mileage 117,103 miles. MOT expired on 08 Aug 2024. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER FREELANDER
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 08 Aug 2024
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 117,103 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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PL02 EDJ Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 10/10/2024
- 117,103 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PL02 EDJ 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 (PL02 EDJ) between September 2022 and October 2024.
The record contains 1 pass and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 10 October 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Bodywork (8 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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: “Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis rai”.
PL02 EDJ Mileage History
- 26/09/2022117,083 mi
- 10/08/2023117,093 mi+10 mi
- 10/10/2024117,103 mi+10 mi
Average of roughly 10 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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