2007 Land Rover Freelander 2.2L Diesel · FY57 DYT
2007 Land Rover Freelander (2.2L, diesel). First registered 14 Sept 2007. Recorded mileage 189,824 miles. MOT expired on 10 Aug 2025.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER FREELANDER
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Lincoln
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 Aug 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 189,824 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FY57 DYT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 06/08/2025
- 189,824 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FY57 DYT 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 2007 Land Rover Freelander (FY57 DYT) between August 2023 and August 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 06 August 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (6 issues), Bodywork (4 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Tyres (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: “Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subframe”; “Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SUBFRAME ”; “Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
FY57 DYT Mileage History
- 07/08/2023164,462 mi
- 07/08/2023164,462 mi
- 19/07/2024177,384 mi+12,922 mi
- 19/07/2024177,384 mi
- 06/08/2025189,824 mi+12,440 mi
Average of roughly 12,686 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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