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AB08 BPA

2008 Land Rover Freelander

Blue Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

136,688 mi
Last recorded136,688 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2023
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Freelander93,880 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB08 BPA
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2023 136,688 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 128,778 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 116,904 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2021 116,904 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2020 110,988 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2020 110,988 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 103,107 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2019 103,101 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements plate not with a yellow background (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 13 Feb 2018 92,484 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 23 Aug 2017 91,949 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2017 91,941 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Aug 2016 89,921 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 86,666 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 83,192 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 78,167 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2013 78,167 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 24 Sep 2012 62,197 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 43,935 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 40,114 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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AB08 BPA 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 73.7%.

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 AB08 BPA, 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 AB08 BPA registered?

AB08 BPA is a 2008 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 6 March 2008.

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The MOT history for AB08 BPA shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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