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A8 DFN

2007 Land Rover Freelander

Grey Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

167,471 mi
Last recorded167,471 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2024
Typical for 2007 Land Rover Freelander96,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 DFN
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2024 167,471 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Intercooler is split and leaking

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Hand brake cable (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wheel arch to door shut (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Hand brake cable (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wheel arch to door shut (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/65R17 107T Accelera (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive From the engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Feb 2024 167,446 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Intercooler is split and leaking

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Hand brake cable (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wheel arch to door shut (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Hand brake cable (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wheel arch to door shut (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/65R17 107T Accelera (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive From the engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2023 164,912 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 19 Jan 2023 164,908 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

engine light on

Pass 31 Jul 2021 157,985 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2020 148,242 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 144,959 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides(outer) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

parking brake lever slightly impeding on its travel & n/s/r cable deteriorating

Pass 18 Sep 2018 142,791 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 135,881 miles

Engine and sill covers fitted obscuring some components

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear main at rear flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear main at rear flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage At steering rack (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded At steering rack (2.3.2)

Fail 10 Oct 2017 135,881 miles

Engine and sill covers fitted obscuring some components

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear main at rear flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear main at rear flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage At steering rack (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded At steering rack (2.3.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 124,423 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2016 124,422 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2015 112,513 miles

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

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Fail 7 Oct 2015 112,470 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Fail 22 Sep 2014 101,244 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2014 101,244 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 89,112 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Oct 2012 77,025 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Sep 2011 65,030 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 51,316 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
Full Land Rover Freelander reliability report

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A8 DFN is a 2007 Land Rover Freelander in Grey with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2007 Land Rover Freelander models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.5% with a typical mileage of 96,726 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 A8 DFN, 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 19 years old, this Land Rover Freelander is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A8 DFN registered?

A8 DFN is a 2007 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 9 October 2007.

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