2009 Land Rover Freelander 2.2L Diesel · AF59 XFM

The 2009 Land Rover Freelander shows a stable roadworthiness trend. The most recent test on 29 August 2024 at 159,371 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, and the three prior annual tests from 2021 to 2023 also passed clean. The maintenance history indicates consistent upkeep with no advisories or mechanical faults flagged across the visible record. Mileage has accumulated at a near-typical rate for a 17-year-old vehicle. The record moves from 117,300 miles on 14 September 2021 to 130,801 miles in September 2022, 145,290 miles in September 2023, and 159,371 miles in August 2024. That equates to roughly 14,000 miles per year between 2021 and 2024, slightly above the long-term average of 9,375 miles per year, with no standing gaps or sudden accumulation spikes. The clean test sequence suggests the previous owner kept basic consumables and structural items within limits. On 14 September 2021 the vehicle failed and passed on the same day at 117,300 miles, though the record lists no defects for either outcome. This anomaly likely reflects an administrative re-test rather than a genuine fault, but a buyer should confirm the reason with the DVSA dataset. Given the Freelander's age and 159,371 miles, front suspension bushes, rear coil springs, brake discs, and subframe corrosion warrant a physical inspection despite the absence of recorded advisories. The lack of flagged wear items across four years does not guarantee component condition. Drivetrain mounts, steering linkages, and exhaust emissions hardware on a high-mileage 2009 4x4 can degrade without triggering MOT failures. A pre-purchase inspection should prioritise underside structural integrity and binding calipers, as these are common unseen risks on this model at mileage.