2007 Land Rover Freelander 2.2L Diesel · MT07 ABO

The 2007 Land Rover Freelander passed the 11 August 2022 MOT at 143,984 miles, confirming current roadworthiness after earlier faults were remedied. The recent pass follows a 2021 failure that was corrected before the 17 March 2021 test, indicating a stable maintenance trend. At 19 years old, the vehicle records an average of 7,578 miles per year, which aligns with typical usage for its age. The interval from the 7 May 2014 test at 110,300 miles to the 1 May 2015 test at 132,950 miles shows a 22,650‑mile increase in a single year, far above the average, and a similar jump occurs between the 15 May 2012 test at 64,740 miles and the 15 May 2013 test at 87,635 miles. The 2021 failure at 143,329 miles and the 2022 pass at 143,984 miles represent only 655 miles of use in the intervening year, suggesting the vehicle has been relatively stationary after the repair. Recurring parking brake efficiency failures in 2012 and 2021, a driver’s door that cannot be opened from inside in 2021, and persistent rear brake disc wear indicate ongoing mechanical concerns. The 2021 test also flagged exhaust emissions exceeding limits, an inoperative engine MIL, and headlamp aim and main beam defects, while under‑trays fitted from 2015 onward obscure inspection of the underside for corrosion. A buyer should examine the rear suspension bushes and coil springs for corrosion, verify the steering rack inner joint for play, inspect the rear brake discs and calipers for binding, test the parking brake operation, check the door latch mechanism, confirm headlamp aim and main beam function, and look for structural rust behind the under‑trays. Tyre tread depth and condition should also be assessed, and any previous repairs on the parking brake or door latch should be confirmed as properly completed.