2009 Land Rover Freelander 2.2L Diesel · CX59 VTE
2009 Land Rover Freelander (2.2L, diesel). First registered 21 Sept 2009. Recorded mileage 167,028 miles. MOT expired on 11 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER FREELANDER
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Bangor
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 11 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 167,028 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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CX59 VTE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/10/2025
- 167,028 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
CX59 VTE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Land Rover Freelander (CX59 VTE) between March 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 13 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel hand brake (1.1.2 (a))”; “Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))”; “Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
CX59 VTE Mileage History
- 01/03/2023140,085 mi
- 01/03/2023140,085 mi
- 08/02/2024152,654 mi+12,569 mi
- 18/02/2025164,119 mi+11,465 mi
- 13/10/2025167,028 mi+2,909 mi
Average of roughly 10,281 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Land Rover Freelander 2
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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