2007 Land Rover Freelander 2.2L Diesel · LR57 XVK
2007 Land Rover Freelander (2.2L, diesel). First registered 15 Nov 2007. Recorded mileage 157,234 miles. MOT valid until 26 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER FREELANDER
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 157,234 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LR57 XVK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/07/2026
- 157,234 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LR57 XVK 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 2007 Land Rover Freelander (LR57 XVK) between February 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 28 July 2026 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: Suspension (9 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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: “Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))”; “Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (”.
LR57 XVK Mileage History
- 12/02/2024133,708 mi
- 29/08/2025144,460 mi+10,752 mi
- 03/09/2025144,461 mi+1 mi
- 27/07/2026157,233 mi+12,772 mi
- 28/07/2026157,234 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 9,580 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: 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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