2002 Land Rover Freelander 1.8L Petrol · WA52 UYS
2002 Land Rover Freelander (1.8L, petrol). First registered 27 Sept 2002. Recorded mileage 128,595 miles. MOT status: Failed.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER FREELANDER
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Failed
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 128,595 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WA52 UYS Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 20/01/2022
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 12 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (29 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WA52 UYS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Land Rover Freelander (WA52 UYS) between October 2006 and January 2022.
The record contains 15 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 20 January 2022 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (29 issues), Lighting (11 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 27 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 Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released when lights are on (4.3.2 (a) (iii))”; “Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released when lights are on (4.3.2 (a) (iii))”; “Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”.
WA52 UYS Mileage History
- 06/10/200633,298 mi
- 10/09/200744,314 mi+11,016 mi
- 03/10/200856,006 mi+11,692 mi
- 25/09/200967,062 mi+11,056 mi
- 01/10/201078,964 mi+11,902 mi
- 30/09/201192,419 mi+13,455 mi
- 30/09/201192,419 mi
- 31/07/2012102,639 mi+10,220 mi
- 30/09/2013108,878 mi+6,239 mi
- 30/09/2013108,878 mi
- 03/03/2015112,739 mi+3,861 mi
- 05/01/2016114,009 mi+1,270 mi
- 07/01/2016114,014 mi+5 mi
- 03/01/2017116,325 mi+2,311 mi
- 03/01/2017116,328 mi+3 mi
- 09/01/2018120,367 mi+4,039 mi
- 10/01/2018120,370 mi+3 mi
- 17/12/2018124,249 mi+3,879 mi
- 06/01/2020128,591 mi+4,342 mi
- 08/01/2020128,595 mi+4 mi
Average of roughly 7,189 miles per year across 20 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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