LAND ROVER FREELANDER2004 · 2.5L PETROL

The 2004 Land Rover Freelander currently holds a valid MOT certificate issued on 28 November 2025 at 99,935 miles. The maintenance trend is broadly stable, though the record reveals a pattern of minor recurring defects rather than a clean bill of health across the board. The most recent failure on 27 November 2025 flagged all stop lamps inoperative, a corroded and blowing centre exhaust section, and an illuminated TC warning light. All three items were rectified ahead of the pass the following day. The TC warning light is worth noting as a potential intermittent traction control or ABS fault that may not present during a brief road test. The car passed its December 2023 test at 95,756 miles with zero defects, which suggests the vehicle was in reasonable mechanical order at that point. The mileage pattern is notably low for a vehicle of this age. At roughly 99,935 miles over approximately 22 years, the annual average sits around 4,542 miles. The recorded intervals show the car covered just 2,109 miles between the December 2023 test at 95,756 miles and the November 2024 test at 97,865 miles, then recorded no further mileage increase between November 2024 and November 2025. That flatline over a 12-month period raises the possibility of extended stationary use, which can accelerate corrosion of brake components, tyres, and exhaust systems due to lack of regular heat cycling and movement. Low annual mileage does not automatically mean low wear. Seals dry out, brake discs surface-rust, and rubber perish during prolonged standing. A buyer should pay particular attention to the exhaust system. The corroded and blowing centre section appeared in both the November 2025 failure and the subsequent pass, meaning a repair or replacement was carried out. Inspect the repair quality underneath the vehicle, checking for temporary clamps or welding. The front anti-roll bar corrosion flagged in November 2024, though not seriously weakened at that time, warrants a close visual check, as corrosion on Land Rover Freelander front suspension components tends to progress. The split offside front CV boot from the same 2024 failure was presumably replaced, so listen for clicking during full-lock turns and inspect the joint for play. The TC warning light from the November 2025 failure should be diagnosed with a fault-code reader rather than assumed cleared. Tyre condition was flagged twice in 2024, suggesting uneven wear patterns that may indicate tracking or suspension geometry issues. Have the wheel alignment and suspension bushes inspected. Given the vehicle's age and low-mileage profile, a thorough underbody inspection for structural corrosion, particularly around the rear subframe, sills, and bulkhead, is strongly recommended before purchase.