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A5 FTR

2008 Land Rover Freelander

Green Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

140,173 mi
Last recorded140,173 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Freelander93,880 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 FTR
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 140,173 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 3 Feb 2025 131,913 miles

handbrake cables corroded

Pass 12 Feb 2024 124,537 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2024 124,337 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Feb 2023 114,897 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 104,452 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 100,229 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 96,958 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 90,712 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2018 90,712 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Dec 2017 81,933 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

both front tyres wearing close to wear bands 2mm 235/65/17

Fail 6 Dec 2017 81,933 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

both front tyres wearing close to wear bands 2mm 235/65/17

Pass 13 Dec 2016 67,842 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre bald on inner edge

Fail 13 Dec 2016 67,842 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/65/17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 23 Dec 2015 56,089 miles

central locking not working on nearside rear door

front and rear brake pads worn very low 90% recommend soon replaced

front and rear indicators slightly white

Pass 20 Dec 2014 41,483 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2013 25,175 miles

all tyres getting close to wear bands 3-4mm and starting to crack (235/65/17)

Fail 3 Dec 2013 25,073 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all tyres getting close to wear bands 3-4mm and starting to crack (235/65/17)

Pass 21 Dec 2012 10,495 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 8,856 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 6,819 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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A5 FTR is a 2008 Land Rover Freelander in Green with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 A5 FTR, 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 A5 FTR registered?

A5 FTR is a 2008 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 1 May 2008.

Is A5 FTR safe to buy?

The MOT history for A5 FTR shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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