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A12 DEU

2008 Land Rover Freelander

Blue Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jan 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

106,494 mi
Last recorded106,494 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Freelander93,880 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 DEU
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 106,494 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Dec 2025 106,494 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2024 105,332 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2023 104,328 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2022 102,608 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 100,996 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 99,189 miles

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 28 Jan 2020 97,888 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))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 94,242 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 89,237 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 83,632 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 79,719 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 73,773 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 66,162 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2013 52,767 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 34,819 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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A12 DEU is a 2008 Land Rover Freelander in Blue with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 A12 DEU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A12 DEU registered?

A12 DEU is a 2008 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 30 September 2008.

Is A12 DEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for A12 DEU shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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