2011 Land Rover Freelander 2.2L Diesel · SH61 VVT
2011 Land Rover Freelander (2.2L, diesel). First registered 25 Nov 2011. Recorded mileage 144,925 miles. MOT valid until 03 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER FREELANDER
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 144,925 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SH61 VVT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/05/2026
- 144,925 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SH61 VVT 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 2011 Land Rover Freelander (SH61 VVT) between May 2024 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 08 May 2026 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: Brakes (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ”; “Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))”.
SH61 VVT Mileage History
- 08/05/2024141,065 mi
- 10/05/2024141,065 mi
- 28/05/2025142,701 mi+1,636 mi
- 29/04/2026144,892 mi+2,191 mi
- 08/05/2026144,925 mi+33 mi
Average of roughly 1,931 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: Average
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