2009 Land Rover Freelander 2.2L Diesel · FG59 GYA
2009 Land Rover Freelander (2.2L, diesel). First registered 18 Oct 2009. Recorded mileage 245,254 miles. MOT valid until 11 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER FREELANDER
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 245,254 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FG59 GYA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/04/2026
- 245,254 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FG59 GYA 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 (FG59 GYA) between March 2024 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 13 April 2026 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: Suspension (9 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Steering (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 24 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: “Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))”; “Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))”; “Horn not working (7.7 (a))”.
FG59 GYA Mileage History
- 27/03/2024230,548 mi
- 04/04/2024230,548 mi
- 02/04/2025240,521 mi+9,973 mi
- 09/04/2025240,522 mi+1 mi
- 13/04/2026245,254 mi+4,732 mi
Average of roughly 7,193 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: Average
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