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7897 CR

2008 Land Rover Freelander

Blue Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

90,415 mi
Last recorded90,415 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Freelander93,880 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration7897 CR
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 90,415 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2025 90,415 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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 inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2024 89,123 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2023 87,718 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 86,550 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread depth remaining. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 85,465 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 84,771 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 82,090 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 77,670 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 72,595 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 66,954 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2015 43,129 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2015 43,129 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2014 53,833 miles

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

cut in n/s/f tyre tread not down to cords

n/s/r hand brake cable outer casing splitting abit

Pass 18 Apr 2013 47,854 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2012 40,596 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 34,943 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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7897 CR is a 2008 Land Rover Freelander in Blue 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 7897 CR, 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 7897 CR registered?

7897 CR is a 2008 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 16 June 2008.

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