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79 MOR

2008 Land Rover Freelander

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

121,913 mi
Last recorded121,913 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Freelander93,880 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration79 MOR
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 121,913 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2024 115,015 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Jul 2023 108,375 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2023 108,375 miles

Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm Both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Aug 2022 102,155 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2021 98,633 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2021 98,633 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Aug 2020 95,121 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 91,163 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 82,247 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 77,589 miles

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% Hi level inop (1.2.1b)

Fail 1 Aug 2017 77,316 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/60 r18 103v (4.1.E.1)

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

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% Hi level inop (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 70,604 miles

Nearside Front tyre near wear bars

Offside Rear tyre near wear bars

Pass 14 Aug 2015 64,095 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2015 64,095 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2014 57,420 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 48,357 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 40,645 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 32,132 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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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79 MOR is a 2008 Land Rover Freelander in Grey with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 79 MOR, 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 79 MOR registered?

79 MOR is a 2008 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 30 September 2008.

Is 79 MOR safe to buy?

The MOT history for 79 MOR shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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