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AA08 XDN

2008 Land Rover Freelander

Green Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

225,028 mi
Last recorded225,028 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Freelander93,880 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA08 XDN
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2025 225,028 miles

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

Rear outer sills look to be corroded cant fully inspect because of plastic cover

parking brake poor

power steering heavy

Pass 4 Mar 2024 201,135 miles

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

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

handbrake poor

Pass 23 Feb 2023 190,819 miles

handbrake poor

Pass 2 Mar 2022 180,685 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 1 Mar 2022 180,685 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 168,376 miles

Nearside Rear parking brake poor

Fail 27 Feb 2021 168,372 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2020 148,126 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 128,906 miles

bearing noise at rear

Fail 23 Jan 2019 128,796 miles

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

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

bearing noise at rear

Pass 23 Jan 2018 115,335 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 96,098 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 69,947 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 49,966 miles

n/s/f tyre has cuts in tread

Fail 15 Jan 2015 49,957 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

n/s/f tyre has cuts in tread

Pass 24 Jan 2014 46,898 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2014 46,888 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

nearside front tyre inner sidewall cut

Pass 24 Jan 2013 43,250 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 39,941 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 38,282 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2011 38,282 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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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AA08 XDN 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 71.4%.

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 AA08 XDN, 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 AA08 XDN registered?

AA08 XDN is a 2008 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 27 June 2008.

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