2007 Land Rover Freelander 2.2L Diesel · RA57 RKO
2007 Land Rover Freelander (2.2L, diesel). First registered 11 Dec 2007. Recorded mileage 163,068 miles. MOT expired on 09 Jul 2025.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER FREELANDER
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 09 Jul 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 163,068 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RA57 RKO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/07/2024
- 163,068 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RA57 RKO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2007 Land Rover Freelander (RA57 RKO) between August 2022 and July 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 11 July 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (6 issues), Bodywork (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Body component corroded and likely to cause injury side step mounts (6.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))”; “Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))”.
RA57 RKO Mileage History
- 19/08/2022151,767 mi
- 18/08/2023157,165 mi+5,398 mi
- 18/08/2023157,165 mi
- 09/07/2024163,066 mi+5,901 mi
- 11/07/2024163,068 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 5,963 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Land Rover Freelander 2
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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