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4478 FN

2009 Land Rover Freelander

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

125,600 mi
Last recorded125,600 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Freelander87,440 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration4478 FN
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 125,600 miles

sill covers obscuring view of sills

Pass 16 Aug 2024 120,798 miles

sill covers obscuring view of sills

Pass 16 Aug 2023 115,650 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 110,497 miles

sill covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 11 Aug 2021 104,849 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

sill covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 20 Aug 2020 99,478 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

undertray fitted

Fail 20 Aug 2020 99,478 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (4.10 (c) (i))

Nearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess park brake (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess park brake (1.1.15 (a))

undertray fitted

Pass 30 Jul 2019 94,020 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2019 93,924 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 88,028 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2017 82,402 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 77,116 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 May 2015 70,674 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 65,059 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 64,202 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2013 59,071 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Feb 2013 59,071 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 53,528 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing on edges

Offside front tyre wearing on edges

How Reliable is the Land Rover Freelander?

Based on 4,326,495 MOT tests across 292,036 vehicles.

74.7%
Pass Rate
6,744
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
292,036
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 165,047
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 131,090
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 83,015
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 79,584
Stop lamp not working 70,651
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4478 FN is a 2009 Land Rover Freelander in Grey with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2009 Land Rover Freelander models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.3% with a typical mileage of 87,440 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Land Rover Freelander fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 165,047 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 4478 FN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Freelander typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 17 years old, this Land Rover Freelander is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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4478 FN is a 2009 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 14 March 2009.

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