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AC08 UZX

2008 Land Rover Freelander

Red Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

126,865 mi
Last recorded126,865 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Freelander93,880 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC08 UZX
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2025 126,865 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2024 118,592 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2024 118,592 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Jul 2023 109,677 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn outer shoulder and is slightly out of shape

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

Fail 6 Jul 2023 109,677 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear tyre worn outer shoulder and is slightly out of shape

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

Pass 7 Jul 2022 105,040 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 99,226 miles
Pass 20 May 2020 95,652 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2019 89,450 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage return hose at steering rack valve body. (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 21 May 2019 89,446 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage return hose at steering rack valve body. (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 22 May 2018 84,542 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 75,753 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak engine

Pass 24 May 2016 69,594 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 63,587 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 56,495 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 45,173 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s/f wiperblade split

Pass 31 May 2012 36,653 miles

high level brake lamp inoperative

Pass 31 May 2011 26,648 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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AC08 UZX is a 2008 Land Rover Freelander in Red with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AC08 UZX, 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 AC08 UZX registered?

AC08 UZX is a 2008 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 5 June 2008.

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