2009 Land Rover Freelander 2.2L Diesel · CX59 EUA

The most recent MOT in November 2025 was passed, but only after a failure the previous day. Of significant concern is the inspector's note that the vehicle was very muddy, which made a proper inspection difficult. This suggests that some defects may have been overlooked or obscured during the test. There is a clear pattern of maintenance neglect. The 2025 failure revealed that all four tyres were worn to or below the legal limit and the engine oil was below the minimum level, not even reaching the dipstick. This follows a 2024 failure involving a broken front coil spring, an excessively worn lower suspension arm ball joint, and a failing parking brake. The condition trend appears to be worsening. While the 2023 entry only noted a non-excessive oil leak and a damaged windscreen, the subsequent years show a rise in critical safety failures related to tyres, braking, and suspension. The recorded mileage of 172,937 miles is typical for a 17-year-old vehicle. This level of use implies standard wear on the drivetrain, suspension, and other consumables, but the recent MOT failures suggest these components are not being replaced or maintained proactively.