2012 Land Rover Freelander 2.2L Diesel · MX12 HSU

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, though the maintenance trend shows a shift toward reactive rather than preventative care. While the most recent test in January 2026 at 85,370 miles passed, the tester issued advisories for both rear tyres being worn to the legal limit and showing edge wear. This indicates a lapse in basic consumable inspections compared to the clean record seen in the January 2025 test. The recorded mileage profile is remarkably consistent for a fourteen-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 6,000 miles per annum. The data shows a steady progression of use, with 8,215 miles covered between January 2024 and 2025, and another 5,783 miles between January 2025 and January 2026. This low annual mileage suggests the vehicle has not been subjected to heavy stress, but the age of the Land means that rubber-based components and seals may degrade regardless of the low odometer readings. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the suspension geometry as the history reveals a pattern of component wear. The 2022 test flagged play in both the offside track rod end and the anti-roll bar linkage, suggesting the front end components are reaching their limit. Given the 2024 advisory for thin nearside front brake pads and the recent 2026 tyre wear issues, a thorough check of the braking system and a professional wheel alignment test are necessary. The edge wear on the rear tyres specifically points to potential alignment issues or worn suspension bushings that have not been addressed by the previous owner.