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AA52 MUD

2008 Land Rover Freelander

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

186,166 mi
Last recorded186,166 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Freelander93,880 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA52 MUD
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 186,166 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper strut mounting noisey/rough

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2025 176,689 miles

n/s/f top mount stiff

Fail 27 Feb 2025 176,687 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

n/s/f top mount stiff

Pass 6 Feb 2024 164,022 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2024 164,020 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2023 160,797 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2022 159,152 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2021 156,901 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 6 Feb 2020 153,101 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2019 149,056 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 146,981 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 142,401 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 126,627 miles

low effort handbrake

Pass 6 Feb 2015 107,947 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2015 107,947 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Feb 2014 88,767 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2014 88,767 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2013 67,491 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2012 53,845 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 26 Mar 2012 53,845 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Jan 2011 29,364 miles

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

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

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

cut in nsr side wall of tyre. not damaging cords

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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AA52 MUD is a 2008 Land Rover Freelander in Grey with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 AA52 MUD, 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 AA52 MUD registered?

AA52 MUD is a 2008 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 25 January 2008.

Is AA52 MUD safe to buy?

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