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Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))
Offside side step brackets corroded but not seriously weakened
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front floor outer box sections (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner sills, floor & chassis sections (5.3.6 (a) (i))
front & rear suspension components corroded but not seriously weakened
stiffness in both front suspension top mounting bearings
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Offside side step brackets corroded but not seriously weakened
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front floor outer box sections (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner sills, floor & chassis sections (5.3.6 (a) (i))
front & rear suspension components corroded but not seriously weakened
stiffness in both front suspension top mounting bearings
Inner sills corroded
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Outer sill covers fitted
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner arch area holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Inner sills corroded
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Inner arch corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Outer sill covers fitted
Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Inner sills corroded and outer sill covers fitted
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Inner sills corroded and outer sill covers fitted
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor box section (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive wheelarches (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sills/floor sections (7.1.1 (a) (i))
all side step brackets corroded but not excessively
front and rear suspension components corroded but not seriously weakened
little reserve travel on hand brake
slight stiffness in n/s/f suspension top mount
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor box section (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive wheelarches (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sills/floor sections (7.1.1 (a) (i))
all side step brackets corroded but not excessively
front and rear suspension components corroded but not seriously weakened
little reserve travel on hand brake
slight stiffness in n/s/f suspension top mount
Both inner sills corroded
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald inner and outer edge + On 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Outer sill covers fitted
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Both inner sills corroded
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald inner and outer edge + On 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Outer sill covers fitted
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
sill covers fitted
general underside corrosion
General underside corrosion
Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Both (1.1.15 (a))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Underside covers fitted
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and cuts in tread (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight corrosion inner surface. (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 3mm (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight corrosion (3.5.1i)
Both front brake discs corroded.
Both rear brake discs corroded.
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Front brake discs worn and corroded on braking surface
High level brake light not working
back of engine damp with oil
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc's corroded
N/s/f tyre worn to 3mm
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AA08 XEL is a 2008 Land Rover Freelander in Grey with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
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 XEL, 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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AA08 XEL is a 2008 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 9 July 2008.
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