2013 Land Rover Freelander 2.2L Diesel · FDX 111

The Freelander holds a valid MOT certificate issued on 27 August 2025 at 117,330 miles, but the maintenance trend is stable at best rather than improving. The most recent test required a retest after a failed first attempt due to a non-functioning nearside front direction indicator, a minor electrical fault that was rectified before the pass was issued. Both the pass and fail entries at the same mileage on the same day confirm the car was presented, repaired, and returned within a short window. The recurring suspension arm pin or bush wear flagged at every test since August 2023 at 90,811 miles remains a persistent concern. Both front suspension bushes have been recorded as worn but not resulting in excessive movement, sitting right on the tester's limit for three consecutive years. This pattern suggests gradual deterioration that has been managed rather than resolved, with no evidence of replacement work having been carried out between the 2023 and 2025 tests. The mileage progression tells a consistent story. The car covered 14,190 miles between August 2023 at 90,811 miles and August 2024 at 105,001 miles, then added 12,329 miles in the following twelve months to reach 117,330 miles by August 2025. This equates to roughly 9,000 miles per year across the vehicle's thirteen-year life, which is typical for its age and suggests regular rather than sporadic use. There are no suspicious gaps or sudden jumps in the odometer record that would raise concerns about mileage tampering or extended periods of inactivity. The MOT history itself is clean and well-documented, with annual tests filed on or around late August each year, indicating a pattern of responsible ownership. A buyer should pay close attention to the front suspension bushes, which have been flagged at or near the acceptable limit at every test since 2023. While the tester has consistently judged them not to result in excessive movement, the fact that they have remained on the limit for three years without replacement suggests they are approaching the point where further deterioration will cause a fail. Inspect for play in the front suspension arms and listen for clunking over speed bumps, which would indicate the bushes have deteriorated beyond the current threshold. The rear braking system also warrants attention. In August 2023 at 90,811 miles, the tester flagged rear brake discs as worn, pitted or scored on the limit, along with nearside rear brake pads below 1.5mm and offside rear pads wearing thin. These items may have been replaced since, as no rear brake defects appear in the 2024 or 2025 records, but a physical inspection of disc thickness and pad condition is advisable to confirm. The nearside rear tyre wear noted in both 2023 and 2024 suggests possible alignment or suspension geometry issues on that corner, so check for uneven tread wear and verify tracking settings. Finally, confirm the nearside front indicator is functioning correctly, as the 2025 fail indicates an intermittent or recently repaired electrical fault that could recur.