2012 Land Rover Freelander 2.2L Diesel · OV62 VLS

The vehicle presents a consistent history of annual testing, though the most recent record indicates a lapse in preventative maintenance regarding braking components. In November 2025, at 130,389 miles, the car failed initially due to a thin offside rear brake pad measured at 1.1mm and play in the nearside rear anti-roll bar linkage ball joint. The fact that the vehicle passed just two days later suggests the owner addressed these specific safety items immediately to rectify the failure. Since that pass, the vehicle has carried no recorded defects for seven months, indicating that the current mechanical state is operating within acceptable parameters for roadworthiness. At 130,389 miles over 14 years, the Freelander has averaged approximately 9,300 miles per year, which aligns with typical usage patterns for a vehicle of this age. The record shows a steady progression of mileage, with roughly 7,600 miles covered between the 2024 and 2025 tests. However, the November 2023 test at 114,074 miles flagged advisories for both the nearside and offside rear tyres being near the legal limit. This indicates a pattern where consumables are utilized until they approach failure thresholds rather than being replaced on a proactive schedule. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the rear suspension geometry, as the anti-roll bar linkage was previously identified as a point of wear. While the recent pass shows no current structural corrosion or exhaust emission-related failures, the age and mileage of the vehicle necessitate a close look at the subframes and control arm bushings for perishation. The previous failure on brake pads highlights that the braking system should be monitored regularly for uneven wear to ensure the discs have not been scored or thinned by the use of worn pads.