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983 CLU

2008 Land Rover Freelander

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

177,803 mi
Last recorded177,803 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Freelander93,880 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration983 CLU
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 177,803 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Fail 29 Oct 2025 177,803 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Oct 2024 172,065 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2023 166,786 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2022 161,637 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 155,198 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2020 150,783 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 136,169 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect misting (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear tyre tread getting low and wearing on inner edge

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2018 124,789 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 May 2018 124,787 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2017 112,753 miles
Fail 9 May 2017 112,753 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 101,296 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2016 101,296 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2015 89,825 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2014 77,546 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 65,136 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2012 51,649 miles

front pads 2-3000 miles left

handbrake pulls 17% pass min is 16%

rear pads near limit replace

Pass 10 Mar 2011 38,284 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2011 38,284 miles

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

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

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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983 CLU is a 2008 Land Rover Freelander in Grey with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 983 CLU, 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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983 CLU is a 2008 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 19 March 2008.

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