2011 Land Rover Freelander 2.2L Diesel · FN11 XCD

This 2011 Land Rover Freelander holds a current valid MOT, passed at its most recent test on 15 September 2025 at 150,179 miles, but its maintenance trend is clearly worsening rather than stable or improving. The 2024 test recorded a full failure linked to deficient braking performance and a faulty front position lamp, and while the 2025 test resolved the lamp fault, it flagged a damaged offside rear brake cable, underperforming parking brake, and all four tyres worn close to or past legal limit with uneven edge wear and a stepped rear nearside tyre, indicating core mechanical upkeep has not kept pace with the vehicle’s age and use. Mileage accumulation between recorded MOT tests is consistent and steady, with no erratic jumps or extended gaps that would suggest irregular use or periods of long storage. Between the September 2022 test at 128,522 miles and the September 2023 test at 135,563 miles, the vehicle covered roughly 7,000 miles; this rose slightly to around 8,000 miles between 2023 and the September 2024 tests, then dropped back to roughly 6,600 miles between September 2024 and September 2025. This steady pattern aligns with typical private use for a vehicle of its age, with annual recorded mileage slightly below the 10,000 mile per year average for a 15-year-old model, and no evidence of neglected upkeep linked to infrequent use. A buyer should prioritise an in-person inspection of the braking and suspension systems first, as these show a clear pattern of deferred maintenance. The 2024 MOT failure cited below-minimum service brake efficiency and a failing parking brake, and while the service brake passed the 2025 test, the tester flagged a damaged offside rear brake cable and noted the parking brake still underperforms, suggesting the original 2024 brake issues were patched rather than fully resolved. The 2023 advisory for slight play in the offside rear anti-roll bar linkage ball joint was not noted in subsequent tests, but this common Freelander failure point should be checked for wear, as it affects handling if left unaddressed. All four tyres were marked as worn close to or past legal limit at the 2025 test, with uneven edge wear on all units and a stepped nearside rear tyre, so the buyer should verify current tread depth and check for signs of poor wheel alignment or worn suspension components causing the uneven wear. No structural corrosion or bodywork defects appear in the test history, a positive sign for a vehicle of this age, but the recurring brake and suspension issues mean these items must be assessed fully before purchase to avoid unexpected repair costs.