2002 Land Rover Freelander · 9,608 MOT tests
2002 Land Rover Freelander reliability
2002 Land Rover Freelanders fail 46.8% of first MOT tests, 5% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 12 of 16 Freelander years (9,608 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Land Rover Freelanders: 33.4%)
- 46.8%
- first-time fail rate (all Land Rover Freelanders: 33.4%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 5% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 20
- 133,142
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 20
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 9,608
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2002 against the years either side
- 2001 cars: 10% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2002 car does better)
- 2003 cars: 5% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2002 car does worse)
- Weak spot: brakes, 19% of tests fail here (25% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 42% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2002 car carries a 51 plate (January–February 2002), or a 02 plate (March–August 2002), or a 52 plate (September–December 2002).
Common problems
What fails on a 2002 Land Rover Freelander
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics25.5%
- Brakes19%
- Suspension18.8%
- Body, chassis and structure12.9%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors7.4%
- Steering5.8%
- Tyres5.7%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Stop lamp not working 6.63%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Position lamp not working 5.8%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Registration plate lamp not working 5.21%
A dark number plate lamp makes the plate hard to read at night, which is illegal and must be fixed.
Rigid brake pipe excessively corroded 4.99%
Badly corroded brake pipes can leak or fail, which can cause a loss of braking, so repair is urgent.
Track rod end ball joint excessively worn 4.38%
Worn steering ball joints can affect steering control and safety, so repair is needed before the car is driven.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 4.06%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Common advisories
Brake pipes corroded and greasy (28.32%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (12.82%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (8.07%) · Suspension arm showing corrosion (7.29%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (7.16%) · Track rod ball joint slight play (6.84%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2002 Land Rover Freelander reliable?
2002 Land Rover Freelanders fail 46.8% of first MOT tests, 5% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 12 of 16 Freelander years (9,608 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2002 Land Rover Freelander MOT?
Most often stop lamp not working (6.63% of tests), position lamp not working (5.8% of tests), registration plate lamp not working (5.21% of tests).
How many miles should a 2002 Land Rover Freelander have done?
At its MOT aged about 20, a typical 2002 Land Rover Freelander shows 133,142 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2002 car?
A car first registered in 2002 carries a 51 plate (January–February 2002), or a 02 plate (March–August 2002), or a 52 plate (September–December 2002).
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