2007 Land Rover Freelander 2.2L Diesel · KU57 FMC

The 2023‑11‑13 MOT at 141,782 miles recorded a failure, primarily because the parking brake efficiency was below requirements and the rear anti‑roll bar ball joint exhibited slight play, confirming that the vehicle is presently not roadworthy without remedial work; the repeated parking brake and suspension defects show a worsening maintenance trend rather than improvement. From the 2016 test at 95,638 miles the odometer has risen steadily, with a notable acceleration of over 10,000 miles between the 2021 test (124,239 miles) and the 2022 test (134,502 miles), after which the annual average remains close to 7,500 miles, consistent with the vehicle’s 19‑year age but indicating heightened usage in the most recent year. A buyer should therefore inspect the rear anti‑roll bar linkage for excessive play, examine the condition of suspension arm pins and bushes, assess rear brake pad thickness and disc wear, verify parking brake operation for proper efficiency, check tyre tread depth and sidewall integrity, and look for any oil leakage or structural rust around the chassis and suspension mounting points.