2006 Land Rover Freelander 2.2L Diesel · KD56 OSL

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness status despite a history of immediate failures followed by passes. The most recent test on 17 July 2025 at 127,292 miles resulted in a pass with no defects, following an initial failure on the same day. This pattern suggests the owner is proactive in rectifying issues immediately to maintain legal standards. The lack of recorded advisories across the 2024 and 2025 tests indicates a period of consistent mechanical performance regarding the specific components inspected by the DVSA. The mileage pattern is remarkably consistent for a twenty-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 6,365 miles per year. Between August 2023 at 124,101 miles and July 2025 at 127,292 miles, the vehicle covered 3,191 miles in two years. This steady accumulation suggests regular use rather than long periods of standing, which often leads to fluid degradation and seized components in older Land Rover models. The intervals between tests remain regular, indicating the vehicle has been kept on a standard schedule without significant gaps in its history. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the structural integrity and suspension components, as these are common failure points for this generation. While the MOT record shows no current advisories, the intermittent failures in 2023 and 2025 suggest that items such as bulbs, wipers, or minor mechanical adjustments have required attention recently. Inspect for corrosion on the rear subframe members and check the condition of the control arm bushes and coil springs. Given the age and mileage, checking for oil leaks around the engine and gearbox is essential to ensure the clean MOT history is not masking underlying mechanical wear.