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A8 TXU

2008 Land Rover Freelander

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

93,503 mi
Last recorded93,503 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Freelander93,880 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 TXU
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2025 93,503 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2024 89,119 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2023 84,970 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2022 80,658 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2022 80,655 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2021 77,742 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear subframe corroding.

Pass 10 Aug 2020 70,662 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH rear indicators. (4.4.3 (a))

Rear subframe corroding.

Pass 5 Aug 2019 61,755 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 52,224 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 49,784 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2017 46,718 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 43,380 miles

both handbrake cables outer casing split

Pass 13 Jan 2015 40,399 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 38,107 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2013 33,060 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 29,689 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 24,603 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 TXU is a 2008 Land Rover Freelander in Silver with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 TXU, 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 TXU registered?

A8 TXU is a 2008 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is A8 TXU safe to buy?

The MOT history for A8 TXU shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does A8 TXU have outstanding finance?

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