2014 Land Rover Freelander 2.2L Diesel · 65 SAF

The vehicle remains roadworthy, though the maintenance trend shows signs of recent neglect regarding basic consumable items. While the most recent test in March 2026 at 63,421 miles passed, it flagged pitted and scored front brake discs alongside both front tyres reaching the legal limit. This marks a shift from the previously clean records seen between 2023 and 2025, suggesting that the current owner has deferred routine preventative maintenance until the MOT test interval. The mileage profile is notably low for a twelve-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 5,285 miles per year. The data shows consistent usage over the last four years, with a gap of 8,673 miles between March 2025 and March 2026. This low annual mileage typically reduces mechanical wear on the drivetrain and engine components. However, low-mileage can often lead to dry rot of rubber components and surface oxidation on metal parts, which may explain the surface corrosion noted on the front brake discs in the latest inspection. A buyer should conduct a thorough physical inspection of the front braking system to determine if the pitting on the discs has compromised their structural integrity. Given the 2022 advisory regarding thin rear brake pads and the 2026 failure on front discs, a full system sweep is necessary to ensure no calipers are binding. The front tyres should also be checked for uneven wear, as the tester noted they were worn on the edge, which often indicates alignment issues or worn suspension bushes that have not yet triggered a formal failure.