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AB55 TEL

2008 Land Rover Freelander

Blue Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

115,938 mi
Last recorded115,938 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Freelander93,880 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB55 TEL
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 115,938 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 May 2026 115,938 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 14 May 2025 114,623 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2024 111,988 miles
Pass 19 May 2023 108,936 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 108,920 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 108,909 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 105,079 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2020 105,064 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Slight uneven wear - n/s/r tyre

Pass 29 Aug 2019 92,905 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2019 92,905 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 78,658 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 67,441 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2016 60,863 miles

unable to assess some areas due to covers

Pass 19 Aug 2015 56,922 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 52,572 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Aug 2013 47,328 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s handbrake poor effort

o/s/f arch liner trim insecure/wing damage

Pass 14 Aug 2013 47,328 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s handbrake poor effort

o/s/f arch liner trim insecure/wing damage

Pass 22 Aug 2012 41,389 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 34,608 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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AB55 TEL is a 2008 Land Rover Freelander in Blue with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AB55 TEL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AB55 TEL registered?

AB55 TEL is a 2008 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 1 September 2008.

Is AB55 TEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AB55 TEL shows 20 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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