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1200 R

2008 Land Rover Freelander

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

39,684 mi
Last recorded39,684 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Freelander93,880 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration1200 R
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 39,684 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2025 39,570 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2024 38,675 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 17 Jan 2024 38,675 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 17 Jan 2023 37,850 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 20 Jan 2022 36,743 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 30 Dec 2020 35,605 miles

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 30 Dec 2020 35,605 miles

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

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

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 27 Dec 2019 34,940 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/65 R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

engine covers fitted

Pass 2 Jan 2019 33,039 miles

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 28 Nov 2017 30,572 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 28,545 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 27,194 miles

Engine covers fitted

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Nov 2014 24,034 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Dec 2013 22,026 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 20,342 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 17,857 miles

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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1200 R is a 2008 Land Rover Freelander in Silver with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 2008 Land Rover Freelander models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.5% with a typical mileage of 93,880 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 1200 R, 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 18 years old, this Land Rover Freelander is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of 1200 R?

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What year was 1200 R registered?

1200 R is a 2008 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 28 November 2008.

Is 1200 R safe to buy?

The MOT history for 1200 R shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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