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AD08 BSZ

2008 Land Rover Freelander

Blue Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

159,465 mi
Last recorded159,465 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Freelander93,880 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD08 BSZ
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 159,465 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear SUB FRAME GETTING RUSTY

Fail 10 Aug 2026 159,427 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength BACK OF SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear SUB FRAME GETTING RUSTY

Pass 27 Aug 2025 155,189 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

REAR SUBFRAME GETTING RUSTY

Pass 9 Sep 2024 150,765 miles

Offside Front Lower power steering pipe getting rusty.

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2024 150,731 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower power steering pipe getting rusty.

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2023 146,542 miles

Offside Front power steering pipe getting rusty

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both rear outer sill getting rusty

Pass 17 Aug 2022 141,371 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear BOTH REAR HANDBRAKE CABLE GETTING RUSTY

Pass 31 Aug 2021 136,659 miles

Rear BOTH REAR HANDBRAKE CABLES GETTING RUSTY

Rear BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW INNER

Pass 2 Sep 2020 133,227 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 128,211 miles

Rear BOTH HANDBRAKE CABLE GETTING RUSTY.

Pass 6 Sep 2018 122,263 miles

BOTH REAR HANDBRAKE CABLE GETTING RUSTY.

Pass 28 Feb 2018 121,082 miles

Oil leak

Pass 16 Feb 2017 114,077 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted restricting view.

Exhaust heat shield resting on rear box

Oil leak

Fail 15 Feb 2017 114,076 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour ALL (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Body has a projection caused by damage Side step brackets (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS

Engine covers and under trays fitted restricting view.

Exhaust heat shield resting on rear box

Oil leak

Pass 22 Feb 2016 100,407 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 27 Feb 2015 87,595 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 87,595 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 74,476 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 61,619 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Feb 2012 49,238 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 4 Mar 2011 35,041 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)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2011 34,339 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)

offside rear tyre getting low

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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AD08 BSZ is a 2008 Land Rover Freelander in Blue with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 AD08 BSZ, 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 AD08 BSZ registered?

AD08 BSZ is a 2008 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 5 March 2008.

Is AD08 BSZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD08 BSZ shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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