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A21 DFW

2009 Land Rover Freelander

Black Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

169,639 mi
Last recorded169,639 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Freelander87,440 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA21 DFW
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 169,639 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2025 149,107 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2024 144,615 miles

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2022 139,724 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Dec 2022 139,718 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn been hot due to brake bind (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Fuel pipe insecure by o/s/f driveshaft (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear silencer heatshield loose

Pass 14 Dec 2021 128,190 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2020 117,792 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2020 117,792 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Dec 2019 106,767 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 94,303 miles

Offside Front slight/damage/to/headlight/

Pass 11 Dec 2017 81,744 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 69,209 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2016 69,209 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 16 Dec 2015 56,865 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 45,048 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2014 45,048 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Dec 2013 33,129 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 21,349 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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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A21 DFW is a 2009 Land Rover Freelander in Black with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 A21 DFW, 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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What year was A21 DFW registered?

A21 DFW is a 2009 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 15 December 2009.

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