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A26 CYM

2008 Land Rover Freelander

White Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

197,777 mi
Last recorded197,777 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Freelander93,880 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA26 CYM
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2025 197,777 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2024 189,100 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2024 189,085 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge worn below limit / cut in tyre exposing cords (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Jul 2023 179,373 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2022 170,466 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 163,377 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2020 157,269 miles

Rear parking brake effort low 16%

Pass 7 Aug 2019 150,158 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2018 139,343 miles

Offside door step insecure and in poor condition

Rear parking brake low effort

Pass 10 Aug 2017 128,599 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 118,377 miles

Nearside Rear tyre low on tread

Fail 12 Aug 2016 118,377 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear tyre low on tread

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 104,939 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2015 104,737 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement binding (3.5.1k)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 91,749 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 78,138 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 60,979 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2012 60,979 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2011 43,941 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges slightly.

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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A26 CYM is a 2008 Land Rover Freelander in White 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 A26 CYM, 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 A26 CYM registered?

A26 CYM is a 2008 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 9 May 2008.

Is A26 CYM safe to buy?

The MOT history for A26 CYM 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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