2007 Land Rover Freelander 2.2L Diesel · CV57 WPJ

The Freelander currently fails the roadworthiness standard. The most recent test on 24 February 2026 at 154,797 miles returned a fail with no defects recorded, leaving the reason undocumented but the status clear. Prior to that the record shows a repeating pattern of same-day fail then pass, with tests on 17 February 2025 at 149,202 miles and 27 to 28 February 2024 at 144,640 to 144,651 miles both failing before passing on the same dates. This stop-start history suggests the keeper addressed faults only under test pressure rather than through planned maintenance, and the trend is not improving. The odometer sat at 144,651 miles in February 2024, rose to 149,202 miles by February 2025, and reached 154,797 miles by February 2026. That equates to roughly 5,000 miles per year over the last two intervals, below the lifetime average of about 8,147 miles per year for a 19-year-old vehicle. The lower recent use may mean longer standing periods, which on a Land Rover of this era often accelerates corrosion and seals degradation even when mileage stays modest. The DVSA entries list no advisories or recorded defects across any test, which is unusual for a 2007 Freelander at this mileage and may reflect incomplete recording rather than a clean chassis. A buyer should physically inspect structural integrity at chassis outriggers, subframe mounts, and sills for corrosion, given the age and intermittent use. Suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake discs warrant hands-on checks for fatigue or binding calipers, as these are common failure points the paper record does not disclose. Given the undocumented fail in February 2026, the vehicle should not be considered roadworthy until the presenting fault is identified and cleared. The repeated fail-pass cycles show the previous owner reacted to test demands rather than preventing faults, so a pre-purchase inspection by a Land Rover specialist remains essential before any commitment.