2011 Land Rover Freelander 2.2L Diesel · SL61 AAE

The current roadworthiness status of this Land Rover Freelander is compromised due to the failure recorded on 4 December 2025 at 96,344 miles. While the vehicle maintained a clean pass record between 2021 and 2024, the most recent failure without recorded defects suggests a significant administrative or mechanical issue that prevented the test from proceeding. This abrupt shift from a clean history to a failed state indicates a potential lack of recent preparation or a sudden onset of a critical fault that requires immediate investigation before the vehicle can be considered roadworthy. The vehicle has covered 96,344 miles over fifteen years, averaging approximately 6,423 miles per annum. This usage pattern is consistent and suggests regular, light-to-moderate duty rather than long-term storage or excessive heavy-load cycles. The mileage accumulation remained steady, with roughly 7,500 miles added between the 2022 and 2023 tests, followed by a similar increase leading into the 2024 test. The jump from 92,631 miles in November 2024 to the current 96,344 miles indicates that the vehicle has seen limited use in the seven months leading up to the failed December 2025 inspection. Prospective buyers must prioritise a thorough physical inspection of the suspension components, steering linkages, and the underside for corrosion, as these are common failure points for this model. Given the lack of specific advisory data in the recent clean passes, the vehicle may have been presented for testing with pre-existing wear that was not flagged, or the owner may have performed minimal maintenance to secure a pass. You should check the condition of the brake discs and pads, the integrity of the rubber bushes, and ensure there are no signs of oil leaks from the drivetrain or differential. A comprehensive pre-purchase inspection is necessary to determine why the vehicle failed its most recent test and to confirm that the mechanical condition matches the clean history recorded in previous years.