2011 Land Rover Freelander 2.2L Diesel · YH11 YCW
2011 Land Rover Freelander (2.2L, diesel). First registered 31 May 2011. Recorded mileage 170,703 miles. MOT valid until 27 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER FREELANDER
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 170,703 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YH11 YCW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/09/2026
- 170,703 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YH11 YCW 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 2011 Land Rover Freelander (YH11 YCW) between September 2023 and September 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 23 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (15 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 35 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 Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))”; “Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
YH11 YCW Mileage History
- 29/09/2023139,596 mi
- 23/09/2024149,812 mi+10,216 mi
- 23/09/2024149,812 mi
- 02/09/2025161,961 mi+12,149 mi
- 23/09/2026170,703 mi+8,742 mi
Average of roughly 10,422 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: Good
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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