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AD08 BUP

2008 Land Rover Freelander

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

155,024 mi
Last recorded155,024 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Freelander93,880 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 155,024 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 May 2025 151,269 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2024 147,048 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2023 141,464 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2022 135,354 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 126,544 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 122,015 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2020 122,015 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2019 112,731 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2019 112,721 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Feb 2018 102,260 miles

handbrake could be better

Pass 4 Mar 2017 92,276 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 81,129 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2016 81,125 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2015 65,674 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 54,930 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2013 45,701 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2013 45,701 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2012 33,647 miles

n/s/r tyre getting close to limits

o/s/r tyre getting close to limits

Pass 28 Feb 2011 21,947 miles

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

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 BUP 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 BUP, 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 BUP registered?

AD08 BUP is a 2008 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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