2010 Land Rover Freelander 2.2L Diesel · FL10 LBG

The vehicle currently holds a valid MOT pass dated 5 February 2025 at 256,565 miles, with no defects recorded. The maintenance trend appears stable on paper, though the record shows a recurring pattern of initial failures followed by immediate passes. The January 2025 and January 2024 tests each failed first time on 29 January 2025 at 256,541 miles and 12 January 2024 at 243,019 miles respectively, before passing days later with no defects logged. This suggests administrative or presentation issues at test rather than progressive mechanical decline. At roughly 16 years old with 256,565 miles, this Freelander shows high use at about 16,035 miles per year. The odometer moved from 228,140 miles in December 2022 to 243,027 miles in January 2024, then to 256,565 by February 2025. That is steady annual accumulation with no standing periods. A notable gap exists between the December 2022 pass and the January 2024 failure, where no intermediate test appears. The DVSA data itself is sparse, listing only passes and blank failure reasons with no advisories on suspension bushes, brake discs, corrosion, or exhaust emissions. A buyer should still inspect structural integrity and chassis corrosion in person, given the age and mileage. The high drivetrain load implies worn suspension components and possible fatigue in subframes. Check front and rear coil springs, wishbone bushes, and brake calipers for binding or uneven pad wear. Verify the reason for the two same-month fail-then-pass cycles with the testing station or prior owner. The absence of recorded defects on failure dates is unusual and may hide undocumented rectification work. Confirm service history to validate that consumables and mechanical items were maintained across the 2022 to 2024 gap.