2010 Land Rover Freelander 2.2L Diesel · OE10 CSX

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness status following a successful inspection in September 2025. While the car failed just five days prior to that test at 168,644 miles due to a defective nearside stop lamp and poor parking brake efficiency, these issues were clearly addressed and rectified immediately. The subsequent pass at 168,677 miles recorded no further defects, indicating that the owner is responsive to safety-critical failures and that the vehicle currently meets minimum legal standards. At 168,677 miles over sixteen years, the Freelander has averaged approximately 10,500 miles per annum, which aligns with typical usage patterns for a vehicle of this age. The data shows consistent use between 2022 and 2025, with the vehicle covering roughly 26,000 miles in that three-year period. This regularity suggests the vehicle is not subject to long periods of inactivity which often leads to seal degradation and internal corrosion, though the high cumulative mileage places significant life stress on the drivetrain and heavy-duty suspension components inherent to the Land Rover platform. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the parking brake system, given the 2025 failure where efficiency dropped below 50 percent of the required value. This often indicates worn rear brake shoes or seized mechanisms that require frequent adjustment or replacement on this model. Given the age and high mileage, a thorough check of the structural integrity around the chassis and mounting points is essential, as these areas are prone to hidden corrosion that MOT tests may not always catch. Inspect for signs of perished suspension bushes and coil springs, which frequently degrade when a vehicle reaches this mileage interval.