2008 Land Rover Freelander HSE TD4 2.2L Diesel · SB08 MHX

The vehicle is currently unroadworthy and represents a critical failure in basic maintenance and legal compliance. The most recent MOT test on June 9, 2025 at 162,854 miles resulted in a failure with no recorded defects, which follows an alarming string of five consecutive failures throughout early 2025. This trend indicates a complete lack of mechanical intervention or a refusal to address underlying compliance issues, as the vehicle has failed to pass a test in a five-month period. The recorded mileage of 162,854 miles for an 18-year-old vehicle averages to approximately 9,000 miles per year, which aligns with typical national usage patterns. However, the data shows a significant anomaly in usage frequency between January 30, 2025, and June 9, 2025, where the car covered only 151 miles across five separate testing attempts. This extreme inactivity suggests the vehicle was either stationary or driven only to reach the testing centre, which often leads to degradation of rubber components, seized brake calipers, and fluid-related contamination. A buyer must conduct a rigorous physical inspection to determine why the vehicle failed five times without specific recorded defects, which often points to administrative errors in the record or a fundamental mechanical failure that the tester could not fully articulate but the owner failed to rectify. Given the age and mileage, specific attention is required for the suspension bushes, coil springs, and structural integrity of the chassis regarding hidden corrosion. The lack of a passing certificate despite repeated attempts suggests the previous owner has neglected the essential upkeep required to keep a TD4 engine operational.