2007 Land Rover Freelander 2.2L Diesel · SL57 BKU
2007 Land Rover Freelander (2.2L, diesel). First registered 14 Sept 2007. Recorded mileage 155,755 miles. MOT expired on 27 Jun 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER FREELANDER
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 27 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 155,755 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SL57 BKU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 13/10/2026
- 155,755 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring steering items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SL57 BKU 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 (SL57 BKU) between May 2023 and October 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 13 October 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Steering (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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 Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))”; “Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))”.
SL57 BKU Mileage History
- 23/05/2023145,071 mi
- 30/05/2023145,108 mi+37 mi
- 05/06/2024147,875 mi+2,767 mi
- 18/06/2025150,886 mi+3,011 mi
- 13/10/2026155,755 mi+4,869 mi
Average of roughly 3,149 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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