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A8 LMT

2008 Land Rover Freelander

Grey Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

116,384 mi
Last recorded116,384 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Freelander93,880 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 LMT
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 116,384 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2025 116,239 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened central (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened central (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2024 111,890 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened around mounting bush (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened around mounting bush (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2023 107,570 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened around mounting bushes (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened around mounting bushes (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 102,719 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 4 Nov 2021 97,958 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2021 97,953 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 93,571 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2019 90,404 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2018 85,008 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 77,109 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2018 77,109 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2017 70,027 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 61,900 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 53,354 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 45,337 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 38,574 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2012 29,793 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 22,628 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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A8 LMT is a 2008 Land Rover Freelander in Grey with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 A8 LMT, 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 A8 LMT registered?

A8 LMT is a 2008 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 27 February 2008.

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