2004 Land Rover Freelander 2.0L Diesel · MH54 NPO

The vehicle presents a concerning roadworthiness profile with a clear trend of reactive maintenance rather than preventative care. While it passed its most recent test in August 2023 at 166,293 miles, this followed a significant failure just days prior that revealed multiple critical safety defects. The presence of a supplementary restraint system warning lamp failure to illuminate indicates a fault in the airbag deployment circuit which remains a high-risk item. The history suggests the vehicle is only repaired when necessary to pass the legal minimum-standard test. At 166,293 miles, the Freelander has averaged approximately 7,500 miles per year, which is consistent with typical usage for a vehicle of this age. However, the data shows a significant gap in records, with the last recorded test occurring in August 2023. Given that today is June 2026, the vehicle is nearly three years overdue for its MOT, rendering it legally unroadworthy. The lack of recent data makes it impossible to verify the current mileage or the state of rubber components and hydraulic lines which have historically shown de-stabilizing failures. A buyer must conduct a thorough inspection of the braking system and suspension geometry. The record shows recurring corrosion issues on the front brake pipes which were flagged in 2021, 2022, and 2023. The August 2023 failure also identified excessively worn suspension rod bushes and a leaking shock absorber, suggesting the undercarriage is nearing the end of its functional life. Particular attention should be paid to the structural integrity of the chassis, as the persistent corrosion noted in the brake lines often precedes deeper structural rot in this specific model.