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688 ABC

2008 Land Rover Freelander

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

96,798 mi
Last recorded96,798 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Freelander93,880 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration688 ABC
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 96,798 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2024 95,999 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2024 95,999 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure Mirror glass insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2023 95,066 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 22 Sep 2022 93,286 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 21 Sep 2021 92,383 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring the view of some components

Fail 21 Sep 2021 92,383 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring the view of some components

Pass 22 Sep 2020 91,571 miles

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 18 Sep 2019 90,006 miles

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 17 Sep 2019 90,006 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 19 Sep 2018 87,670 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 84,733 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 81,395 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 75,976 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2015 75,976 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 71,090 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2014 71,090 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 65,522 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Sep 2012 60,386 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Sep 2012 60,381 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jun 2012 56,805 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 43,575 miles

O/S/F tyre scubbed on inner edge

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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688 ABC is a 2008 Land Rover Freelander in Grey with a 2,179cc 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 688 ABC, 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 688 ABC registered?

688 ABC is a 2008 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 27 June 2008.

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