2009 Land Rover Freelander 2.2L Diesel · VK59 XMA
2009 Land Rover Freelander (2.2L, diesel). First registered 11 Dec 2009. Recorded mileage 132,704 miles. MOT valid until 09 Nov 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER FREELANDER
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09 Nov 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 132,704 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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VK59 XMA Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/11/2026
- 132,704 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
VK59 XMA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Land Rover Freelander (VK59 XMA) between November 2012 and November 2026.
The record contains 15 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 03 November 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (14 issues), Tyres (13 issues), Brakes (11 issues), Steering (10 issues), Suspension (7 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 55 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: “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”.
VK59 XMA Mileage History
- 21/11/201245,162 mi
- 21/11/201245,162 mi
- 11/12/201362,827 mi+17,665 mi
- 11/12/201362,827 mi
- 09/10/201477,271 mi+14,444 mi
- 29/09/201584,816 mi+7,545 mi
- 17/10/201691,617 mi+6,801 mi
- 10/10/201798,176 mi+6,559 mi
- 10/10/201798,176 mi
- 24/10/2018104,216 mi+6,040 mi
- 28/10/2019108,807 mi+4,591 mi
- 28/10/2019108,807 mi
- 28/10/2020110,584 mi+1,777 mi
- 11/10/2021112,357 mi+1,773 mi
- 20/10/2022116,623 mi+4,266 mi
- 20/10/2022116,624 mi+1 mi
- 09/11/2023120,772 mi+4,148 mi
- 10/11/2023120,773 mi+1 mi
- 14/10/2024125,338 mi+4,565 mi
- 14/10/2024125,338 mi
- 05/11/2025129,145 mi+3,807 mi
- 06/11/2025129,148 mi+3 mi
- 03/11/2026132,704 mi+3,556 mi
Average of roughly 6,276 miles per year across 23 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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