2009 Land Rover Freelander 2.2L Diesel · GM57 ALM
2009 Land Rover Freelander (2.2L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2009. Recorded mileage 126,588 miles. MOT expired on 19 Oct 2026. Taxed until 01 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER FREELANDER
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 19 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Nov 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 126,588 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GM57 ALM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/10/2025
- 126,588 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GM57 ALM 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 (GM57 ALM) between July 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 08 October 2025 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: Lighting (6 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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 Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
GM57 ALM Mileage History
- 17/07/2023118,728 mi
- 19/07/2023118,796 mi+68 mi
- 21/10/2024124,342 mi+5,546 mi
- 07/10/2025126,576 mi+2,234 mi
- 08/10/2025126,588 mi+12 mi
Average of roughly 3,526 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: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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- Rear Differential Bearing WhineSerious
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- DPF and EGR Issues (Diesel)Moderate
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