2004 Land Rover Freelander 2.0L Diesel · CW53 NLU

The vehicle presents a passed roadworthiness status as of the 5 January 2023 test at 142,793 miles, with the maintenance trend appearing stable across the recorded history. The most recent test passed with no defects recorded. A separate failure was logged on the same date at 142,787 miles yet listed no defects, an administrative anomaly that suggests a data entry or processing error at the testing station rather than a mechanical fault. Mileage accumulation sits at a typical level for a 2004 vehicle, with 138,288 miles recorded on 5 January 2022 rising to 142,793 miles by 5 January 2023, a modest 4,505 miles over twelve months. The record shows only two annual tests across the visible period, leaving a sparse but clean history with no advisories or flagged wear items. At roughly 6,491 miles per year across its life, the Freelander reflects light-to-moderate use for its class. Given the absence of recorded defects, the buyer should still commission an independent inspection of age-related items not captured by a bare MOT pass. The tester logged no suspension bushes, coil springs, brake discs, or structural corrosion, but a 22-year-old Land Rover body is prone to chassis rust and subframe degradation that a clean certificate does not preclude. Prospective owners should physically examine the rear subframe, trailing arm mounts, and sills for corrosion, and confirm the VCU and IRD drivetrain units operate without binding or whine. The duplicated 5 January 2023 entries warrant a DVSA history check to clarify the void failure, though no active defect affects the current roadworthy verdict.