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AA08 XEK

2008 Land Rover Freelander

Blue Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

171,994 mi
Last recorded171,994 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Freelander93,880 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA08 XEK
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 171,994 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2024 171,699 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2024 171,679 miles

Front Exhaust fumes entering cabin injector leaking (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2023 170,653 miles

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Upper stop lamp not working

Pass 24 Nov 2022 179,164 miles

Power steering fluid on minimum

Upper brake light not working

Fail 24 Nov 2022 179,164 miles

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

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

Power steering fluid on minimum

Upper brake light not working

Pass 25 Nov 2021 165,521 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 163,846 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front and rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 152,802 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2019 152,802 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 149,500 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 139,645 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

advise o/s/f tyre low

Pass 9 Aug 2016 124,497 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 109,931 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2015 109,931 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 93,964 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 76,415 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 62,491 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Jul 2011 46,122 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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AA08 XEK is a 2008 Land Rover Freelander in Blue with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 AA08 XEK, 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 XEK registered?

AA08 XEK is a 2008 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 28 July 2008.

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The MOT history for AA08 XEK shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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