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AA08 XEN

2008 Land Rover Freelander

Blue Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

127,059 mi
Last recorded127,059 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Freelander93,880 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2025 127,059 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2024 121,009 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 115,336 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2022 109,310 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 104,014 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 99,622 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 91,514 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 83,773 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 74,760 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 64,319 miles

Front indicator bulbs slightly discoloured

Stonechip damage to windscreen

Various oil leaks around rear differential

Fail 16 Mar 2016 64,312 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake discs slightly worn, corroded and pitted on inner braking faces

Front indicator bulbs slightly discoloured

Stonechip damage to windscreen

Various oil leaks around rear differential

Pass 21 Apr 2015 53,919 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 42,065 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2013 39,097 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 35,879 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 31,272 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 XEN is a 2008 Land Rover Freelander in Blue with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 XEN, 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 XEN registered?

AA08 XEN is a 2008 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 30 June 2008.

Is AA08 XEN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AA08 XEN shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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