LAND ROVER FREELANDER2011 · 2.2L DIESEL

The vehicle maintains a roadworthy status, but the maintenance history reveals a pattern of reactive repairs rather than preventative care. The most recent test in July 2025 at 151,713 miles passed immediately following a failure just four days prior. That failure was caused by an offside front track rod end with excessive play. While the vehicle currently meets the minimum legal requirements, the recurring nature of steering-related faults suggests that the owner only addresses mechanical issues once they reach a point of failure during the annual inspection. At 151,713 miles over fifteen years, the Freelander has averaged approximately 10,100 miles per annum, which aligns with typical UK usage for a diesel of this age. The mileage accumulation shows consistent intervals, with roughly 5,600 miles driven between July 2023 and July 2024, and another 6,800 miles recorded by July 2025. This steady use indicates the vehicle is not sitting for long periods, which is generally beneficial for rubber seals and mechanical components. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the front suspension, as the record shows repeated failures of the track rod ends in both 2023 and 2025. This trend indicates potential accelerated wear on the steering tie arms, ball joints, and bushings. The 2024 advisory regarding a nearside front tyre worn on the edge, combined with the 2023 report of a distorted wheel, suggests possible underlying alignment issues. The buyer should also check for significant corrosion on the chassis and subframe mounting points, as these are common failure points for this model at this mileage and are not fully detailed in the MOT advisories provided.