2014 Land Rover Freelander 2.2L Diesel · YG14 AFU

The 2014 Land Rover Freelander presents a stable roadworthiness status. The most recent test on 4 February 2026 at 58,823 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, and the preceding 25 February 2025 test at 49,255 miles also passed clean. The only blemish is a fail on 18 February 2025 at 49,137 miles, logged with no defects recorded, followed seven days later by a clean pass. The pattern shows no worsening trend and no recurring mechanical or structural faults across the five-year record. Recorded mileage sits at 58,823 against an eleven-year lifespan, averaging roughly 4,900 miles per year. The DVSA data shows 29,936 miles in February 2023, 40,615 in February 2024, 49,255 in February 2025, and 58,823 in February 2026. Annual accumulation holds near 9,000 miles in the later entries, up from lighter early use. The sparse five-test history with clean outcomes apart from the unexplained 2025 fail gives little evidence of neglected consumables or deferred repairs, though the gap between the failed and passed 2025 tests suggests a rectification visit rather than a roadside defect. A buyer should still commission an independent inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake discs given the Freelander's age and low annual use, which can allow corrosion and seized components to develop during standing periods. The 18 February 2025 failure with no defects listed warrants scrutiny of the test centre's rationale, as DVSA systems occasionally omit advisory detail; verify the vehicle was not failed on emissions or structural integrity grounds later corrected off-record. No advisories for tyre tread, exhaust condition, or structural rust appear in the supplied record. The clean run implies previous owners kept basic upkeep current, but low mileage and a twelve-year body age mean hidden sill and subframe corrosion remains a risk worth checking beneath the vehicle before purchase.