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AA57 JLA

2008 Land Rover Freelander

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

176,927 mi
Last recorded176,927 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Freelander93,880 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA57 JLA
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 176,927 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2024 155,601 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Offside and Nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2023 137,648 miles

Central Rear central stop lamp not working

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess both (1.1.15 (a))

Fail 3 Aug 2023 137,612 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Rear central stop lamp not working

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess both (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 5 Aug 2022 121,908 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2022 121,854 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2020 113,474 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2020 113,474 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2019 106,157 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2019 106,157 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 99,401 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 92,424 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner + outer edges

Pass 15 Jul 2016 84,981 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 77,392 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 20 Jul 2015 77,392 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 18 Jul 2014 67,988 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 60,223 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 52,598 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2012 52,598 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

wear on tyre inner edges

Pass 20 Jul 2011 41,409 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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AA57 JLA is a 2008 Land Rover Freelander in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AA57 JLA, 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 AA57 JLA registered?

AA57 JLA is a 2008 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 18 July 2008.

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