2011 Land Rover Freelander 2.2L Diesel · YB11 DXW

The 2011 Land Rover Freelander holds a valid MOT issued on 13 January 2026 at 135,299 miles, yet the maintenance trend is worsening. The tester flagged worn Nearside and Offside Front suspension arm pins or bushes on both the January 2026 pass and the preceding January 2025 test, indicating these components remain degraded without replacement. A rear sub-frame corrosion advisory also persisted across both years, while the January 2026 failure specifically cited parking brake efficiency below requirements. Rectifying the parking brake allowed the vehicle to pass a week later, but the recurring suspension wear suggests the previous owner deferred routine undercarriage maintenance. Accumulating 135,299 miles over fifteen years equates to roughly 9,020 miles annually, a typical figure for this age of vehicle. The mileage progression shows a notable gap between the clean pass on 28 December 2023 at 113,791 miles and the January 2025 test at 122,744 miles, representing an increase of approximately 8,953 miles in just over a year. From January 2025 to January 2026, the vehicle covered 12,468 miles, demonstrating consistent, high recent usage. This sustained mileage accelerates wear on consumables and drivetrain components. A buyer must inspect the front suspension components closely. The persistent advisories for worn suspension arm pins or bushes on both front corners point to degraded wishbone bushes or track rod ends, which will affect steering precision and tyre wear. The tester noted rear sub-frame corrosion, and while it was not seriously weakened in January 2026, any corrosion on a fifteen-year-old chassis warrants a thorough underside inspection for structural integrity. The repeated failure on all four tyre wear close to the legal limit in early 2025 suggests basic upkeep was skipped, meaning a buyer should verify the current tyre condition and wheel alignment. The parking brake rectification in January 2026 resolved the immediate failure, but the system requires a physical check to ensure the cables are not seized or the rear calipers binding.