LAND ROVER FREELANDER1997 · 2.0L DIESEL

The most recent MOT, dated 1 December 2025, resulted in a pass with only a windscreen defect noted – the glass is damaged but does not adversely affect the driver’s view. Looking back through the test history, a clear pattern of corrosion emerges. The 2023 test recorded heavy surface corrosion on the off‑side rear inner and outer sill, corrosion to the off‑side front inner sill, and a corroded rear sub‑frame that was not seriously weakened. The 2022 test showed corrosion in the prescribed area of the off‑side seat‑belt anchorage and noted that the inner/outer sill remained corroded. By 2024 the underside of the vehicle was reported as “under sealed,” suggesting an attempt to address corrosion, but the 2025 test does not mention any further corrosion treatment, and the windscreen issue is the only new defect. Mechanical wear is also evident. The 2022 test highlighted a front brake disc that was worn, pitted or scored, though not seriously weakened, and noted that the braking system only just met imbalance requirements, indicating a need for adjustment or repair. A fuel smell was reported in the 2023 test, with the source not located. Overall, the trend does not show clear improvement; corrosion persists across multiple years and appears in different locations, while brake wear and a possible fuel leak have been noted but not resolved in later tests. The presence of a sealed underside in 2024 hints at some remedial work, yet the lack of follow‑up comments on corrosion in the 2025 test leaves the effectiveness of that work uncertain.