2007 Land Rover Freelander 2.2L Diesel · AE07 MWF

The vehicle currently fails the roadworthiness standard. The most recent test on 10 April 2026 at 225,695 miles returned a fail with no defects recorded, leaving the exact fault undocumented by the DVSA system. Prior to this, the record shows a volatile pattern: the Freelander failed on 28 November 2023 at 205,949 miles, passed on 6 December 2023 at 205,952 miles, then failed again on 26 November 2024 at 215,354 miles before passing the same day at identical mileage. This repeated fail-pass clustering around the annual test window suggests reactive, last-minute rectification rather than steady preventative maintenance, and the trend is not improving. The odometer reads 225,695 miles against a 2007 build, averaging roughly 11,879 miles per year, which is typical for the age. Mileage advanced from 205,949 to 215,354 between late November 2023 and late November 2024, then jumped to 225,695 by April 2026, showing a slight slowdown in annual use. The MOT data itself is sparse: every entry lists no defects or advisories, so the file gives no visibility on tyre condition, brake disc wear, suspension bushes, or structural corrosion that a 19-year-old Land Rover is prone to develop. A buyer must commission a physical inspection before purchase. The undocumented April 2026 failure could involve emissions, lighting, or structural integrity, and the twin 2024 failures on the same date imply a fault serious enough to halt the first attempt. Given the age and 225,000-mile clock, expect degraded coil springs, tired dampers, and possible underbody rust on chassis rails and subframes. Verify the reason for the latest fail via the VOSA failure sheet. Check brake calipers for binding, examine exhaust for internal rot, and confirm the 4x4 drivetrain has no centre diff or prop shaft play. The clean advisory history is not reassurance; it is absence of evidence on a high-mileage off-roader.