2002 Land Rover Freelander 2.0L Diesel · CE52 FWL

This 2002 Land Rover Freelander holds a concerning maintenance profile, highlighted by a test failure on 2022-11-15 at 179,124 miles with no recorded defects, coupled with a complete absence of valid testing for over three and a half years relative to today in July 2026. This prolonged lapse in the MOT record indicates the vehicle has likely been sills-parked, off the road, or operating without statutory roadworthiness certification for an extended period, pointing toward a stagnant or neglected maintenance trend that requires immediate full inspection before any road use. The mileage progression shows steady accumulation prior to the 2022 failure, moving from 174,899 miles at the pass on 2021-11-17 up to 179,124 miles during the November 2022 test exactly one year later. This annual increase of roughly 4,225 miles sits below the historical average for the vehicle, suggesting lighter usage in its final active period. However, the lack of any test entries between late 2022 and mid-2026 means the current mechanical and structural condition is entirely unverified by official testing for nearly forty-four months. A prospective buyer must conduct a rigorous physical examination of the chassis, suspension joints, and drivetrain components, paying special attention to structural corrosion along the sills and floor pans given the vehicle's twenty-four-year lifespan and extended period of inactivity. The four-wheel-drive system, viscous coupling, and underlying rubber bushes demand thorough scrutiny for excessive wear or seizure, while the braking system and exhaust routing require manual verification to ensure components have not deteriorated from standing idle.