2009 Land Rover Freelander 2.2L Diesel · NL59 FEM

The Land Rover Freelander presents a currently roadworthy status, with the most recent DVSA test on 7 February 2026 at 178,420 miles returning a pass and no defects recorded. Maintenance trend across the available history reads as stable, with consecutive passes from February 2024 through to February 2026 and no advisories logged on any consumable or structural item. The sole anomaly appears in a failure on 31 January 2023 at 153,459 miles, yet the tester recorded no defects and the vehicle passed cleanly on 8 February 2023 at 153,463 miles. Mileage accumulation tracks closely with the vehicle's seventeen-year age, averaging roughly 10,500 miles per year against the recorded 178,420 miles. The odometer moved from 153,463 miles in February 2023 to 162,545 miles in February 2024, then 170,694 miles in January 2025, and 178,420 miles in February 2026, showing even yearly use of about 8,000 to 8,800 miles. No abrupt gaps or rapid accumulation surface in the data; the sparse but clean record implies previous owners maintained statutory testing discipline without flagging wear items. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of age-sensitive components that MOT sheets may omit when no advisory triggers. The Freelander's suspension bushes, coil springs, and steering joints warrant close scrutiny given 178k miles of service. Examine brake discs and calipers for binding or uneven wear, and probe chassis legs and sills for corrosion that could compromise structural integrity. The absence of recorded exhaust emissions failures or drivetrain advisories suggests previous upkeep met baseline standards, yet high-mileage Land Rovers often conceal intermittent faults. Verify service history alongside this MOT trail before purchase.