2009 Land Rover Freelander 2.2L Diesel · LD09 XTV

The vehicle passed its most recent MOT on 18 May 2026 at 119,825 miles, but the inspection reveals a worsening trend in suspension and structural components. While the vehicle achieved a pass, the tester flagged several advisory items that suggest the onset of age-related degradation. These include a severely deteriorated nearside front upper anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover, a corroded offside rear coil spring, and worn rear trail arm forward bushes. The presence of these multiple advisories in 2026, following a clean sheet in May 2025, indicates that the vehicle is entering a phase of increased maintenance requirements. The mileage history shows a consistent and typical usage pattern for a 17-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 7,000 miles per year. The recorded intervals between tests show steady progression, with 4,650 miles covered between May 2025 and May 2026, and 1,630 miles between May 2024 and June 2023. This steady accumulation suggests the vehicle has been used regularly rather than sitting idle for long periods. The lack of significant mileage spikes implies the mechanical wear is likely predictable and consistent with the vehicle's age. A prospective buyer should focus an inspection on the chassis and suspension assemblies due to the specific faults identified in the latest record. The corroded offside rear coil spring and the worn rear suspension arm bushes require immediate attention to prevent further mechanical failure or noise. The advisory regarding corroded offside front bumper mountings suggests that surface rust is present on structural or semi-structural components, which warrants a thorough underside inspection to check for deeper corrosion on the chassis rails. The history of tyre-related advisories, such as the damaged offside front tyre in May 2024 and the worn nearside rear tyre in July 2022, indicates that consumable maintenance is generally addressed but occasionally deferred. Given the recent cluster of suspension and corrosion advisories, the buyer should verify that all ball joints, bushes, and springs have been replaced or are in good condition, as the current trajectory suggests these components are nearing the end of their service life.