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AD08 BUH

2008 Land Rover Freelander

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

138,353 mi
Last recorded138,353 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Freelander93,880 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD08 BUH
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2026 138,353 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2025 132,806 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2024 126,527 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

power steering noisy

Fail 30 Sep 2024 126,518 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

power steering noisy

Pass 3 Oct 2023 118,908 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2022 114,484 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2022 114,484 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged hand brake cable, outer cable corroded and inner cable visible (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess hand brake cable, outer cable corroded (1.1.15 (a))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. handbrake lever comes up 2-3 inches before operating the brakes (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 112,903 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured both front and rear indicators discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

hand brake requires adjustment

Fail 24 Sep 2021 112,903 miles

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

All direction indicators slightly discoloured both front and rear indicators discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

hand brake requires adjustment

Pass 28 Sep 2020 110,795 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Sep 2020 110,795 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2019 103,830 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2018 99,800 miles

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

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)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 93,821 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 87,608 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 73,266 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 59,704 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 44,263 miles

rear brake pads 2/3 worn

Pass 29 Mar 2012 32,030 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 19,494 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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AD08 BUH is a 2008 Land Rover Freelander in Grey 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 AD08 BUH, 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 BUH registered?

AD08 BUH is a 2008 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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