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A4 GWA

2008 Land Rover Freelander

Black Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

156,518 mi
Last recorded156,518 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Freelander93,880 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA4 GWA
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 156,518 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))

Fail 16 Apr 2026 156,517 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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))

Pass 16 Apr 2025 146,022 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2024 136,345 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2024 136,345 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 125,222 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2023 125,221 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Mar 2022 114,553 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 106,621 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2021 106,620 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 Dec 2019 98,430 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2019 98,429 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 23 Nov 2018 85,966 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2018 85,966 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 84,335 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s (3.5.1i)

parking brake efficiency requirements only just met

Pass 14 Mar 2017 77,896 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 7 Mar 2016 70,588 miles

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 2 Mar 2015 64,792 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Apr 2014 58,194 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 48,429 miles

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 20 Mar 2012 39,043 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 39,043 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 29,852 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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A4 GWA is a 2008 Land Rover Freelander in Black with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 A4 GWA, 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 A4 GWA registered?

A4 GWA is a 2008 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 14 April 2008.

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