2007 Land Rover Freelander 2.2L Diesel · RV57 KXA

The vehicle currently holds a roadworthy status following a clean MOT pass in October 2025 at 243,397 miles. The maintenance trend appears stable and improving, as the two most recent tests yielded no recorded defects or advisories. While earlier tests highlighted specific mechanical failures, the lack of issues in the latest inspections suggests that the current owner is addressing necessary repairs and maintaining the vehicle to a functional standard for road operation. At 243,397 miles, this nineteen-year-old Freelander has covered significant ground, averaging approximately 12,800 miles per year. The data shows consistent usage, with 8,566 miles put on between the July 2023 and October 2024 tests, and another 5,238 miles between October 2024 and October 2025. This high mileage places considerable strain on the drivetrain and heavy suspension components, but the regular interval indicates the vehicle is not sitting stationary for long periods. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the steering and suspension geometry. The July 2023 failure due to excessive play in both the offside inner steering linkage and the track rod end ball joints indicates a history of wear in the front end components. Although these were seemingly rectified, the high mileage necessitates a thorough check of remaining bushes, coil springs, and ball joints for degradation. Given the vehicle's age, a close examination of structural integrity and corrosion on the chassis is also essential, as these issues often do not appear in standard MOT records until they become critical.