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526 WB

2008 Land Rover Freelander

Grey Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

97,818 mi
Last recorded97,818 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Freelander93,880 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration526 WB
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 97,818 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2025 93,686 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2024 89,804 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 87,498 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 84,353 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 82,234 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 80,895 miles

Both front tyres on 3mm tread

Fail 10 Mar 2020 80,895 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Both front tyres on 3mm tread

Pass 25 Mar 2019 78,863 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2019 78,863 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2018 75,524 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 72,338 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 29 Mar 2017 72,338 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 15 Mar 2016 67,589 miles

child seat fitted unable to test belt

slight play n/s/f inner rack ball joint

Fail 14 Mar 2016 67,560 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

child seat fitted unable to test belt

slight play n/s/f inner rack ball joint

Pass 7 Apr 2015 63,188 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Mar 2014 57,309 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2014 57,307 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Fail 15 Mar 2013 48,625 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 48,625 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Mar 2012 41,048 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 34,660 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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526 WB is a 2008 Land Rover Freelander in Grey with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 526 WB, 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.

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What year was 526 WB registered?

526 WB is a 2008 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 17 March 2008.

Is 526 WB safe to buy?

The MOT history for 526 WB shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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