2007 Land Rover Freelander 2.2L Diesel · VK57 MHA
2007 Land Rover Freelander (2.2L, diesel). First registered 21 Sept 2007. Recorded mileage 177,474 miles. MOT expired on 20 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER FREELANDER
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 177,474 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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VK57 MHA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/08/2025
- 177,474 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
VK57 MHA 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 (VK57 MHA) between August 2023 and August 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 18 August 2025 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: Lighting (4 issues), Steering (3 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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: “Nearside Parking brake operation is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside not working (1.4.1 (a) (i))”; “Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))”.
VK57 MHA Mileage History
- 17/08/2023161,653 mi
- 22/08/2023161,667 mi+14 mi
- 21/08/2024168,066 mi+6,399 mi
- 21/08/2024168,066 mi
- 18/08/2025177,474 mi+9,408 mi
Average of roughly 7,894 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
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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