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A13 VAU

2008 Land Rover Freelander

Black Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

83,174 mi
Last recorded83,174 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Freelander93,880 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA13 VAU
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 10 Nov 2025 83,174 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2024 77,914 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2023 73,317 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 68,706 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive minor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 65,052 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 3 Nov 2020 62,639 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 62,536 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 60,059 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2018 57,678 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 55,801 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 54,345 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 52,042 miles

OSF tyre cracing on inner side wall.

Pass 20 Jun 2014 48,097 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013 43,220 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2012 36,431 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 28,978 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 28,040 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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A13 VAU is a 2008 Land Rover Freelander in Black with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 A13 VAU, 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 A13 VAU registered?

A13 VAU is a 2008 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 15 May 2008.

Is A13 VAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for A13 VAU shows 17 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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