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AD08 BVL

2008 Land Rover Freelander

Black Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

187,734 mi
Last recorded187,734 miles
Recorded on27 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Freelander93,880 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD08 BVL
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 May 2025 187,734 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 15 May 2025 187,562 miles

Front Body component insecure Front wings both sides. (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour Both sides. (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake operation is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside Not working (1.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Tyre obviously under inflated Front and rear both sides. (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 4 Apr 2024 178,589 miles

Front Body panel slightly loose Wings lower fixing (A post) area,Both sides. (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge both sides on limit. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 4 Apr 2024 178,589 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding Disc overheated. (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Front Body panel slightly loose Wings lower fixing (A post) area,Both sides. (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge both sides on limit. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2023 169,103 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test Around interior rear view mirror. ()

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

Fail 23 Mar 2023 169,103 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test Around interior rear view mirror. ()

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

Pass 18 Feb 2022 159,263 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides, (4.4.3 (a))

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test Items Around interior rear view mirror. ()

Rear Exhaust heat shield loose,

Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced Both trailing arms front mounts and surrounding area corroded, (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Feb 2022 159,057 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides, (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust heat shield loose,

Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced Both trailing arms front mounts and surrounding area corroded, (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 147,529 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured o/s/n/s (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake has just met the requirement (16%)

Pass 26 Apr 2019 132,727 miles

Covers fitted unable to test some testable items,

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Sides on Edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured and Rear,also Offside Front. (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 26 Apr 2019 132,727 miles

Covers fitted unable to test some testable items,

Front Headlamp aim too high Both. (4.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Sides on Edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured and Rear,also Offside Front. (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 122,223 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2018 122,222 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2017 108,707 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2016 99,499 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 99,493 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm uneven wear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 93,676 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 24 Jul 2015 93,676 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 84,471 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 71,580 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 58,192 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 39,959 miles

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

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

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 BVL is a 2008 Land Rover Freelander in Black with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BVL, 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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AD08 BVL is a 2008 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 11 March 2008.

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