2006 Land Rover Freelander 2.2L Diesel · J4 TPH

The 2006 Land Rover Freelander presents a stable roadworthiness trend, with the most recent test on 5 March 2026 at 149,187 miles returning a pass and no defects recorded. Prior annual examinations show the same clean outcome, establishing a consistent maintenance pattern over the last four years. The vehicle currently holds a valid test and shows no outstanding advisories in the official record. Annual mileage sits at a modest average of roughly 7,459 miles across the vehicle's twenty-year life. The records show steady accumulation: 141,984 miles in February 2023, 144,524 in March 2024, 147,194 in February 2025, and 149,187 in March 2026. No gaps or sudden jumps appear. The only anomaly is a failed test on 22 February 2023 at 141,984 miles with no defects listed, immediately followed by a pass the next day at identical mileage, which suggests an administrative or procedural rejection rather than a mechanical fault. Given the clean MOT history, the buyer should still commission an independent inspection of age-related items not always captured in the test. At twenty years old, suspension bushes, front coil springs, and subframe corrosion warrant close examination. The Freelander's rear differential and IRD unit are known failure points that a standard MOT may not expose under light-load testing. Brake discs and calipers should be measured for wear despite no advisories being raised. The low annual mileage implies the car may sit unused for periods, raising the risk of seized handbrake mechanisms or surface rust on rotors. A pre-purchase check of the exhaust emissions system and structural integrity underneath is advised before commitment.