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AD08 BVV

2008 Land Rover Freelander

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

129,371 mi
Last recorded129,371 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Freelander93,880 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD08 BVV
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 129,371 miles

General under body corrosion.

Fail 7 Jul 2026 129,371 miles

General under body corrosion.

Nearside Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 25 Jun 2025 121,603 miles

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

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

General corrosion underneath vehicle.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NEAR FAIL! 235/65/17/104V (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2024 113,027 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2024 113,023 miles

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

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jun 2023 108,569 miles

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

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

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

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

underbody corrosion

Fail 12 Jun 2023 108,569 miles

Central Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

underbody corrosion

Pass 15 Jun 2022 103,049 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2022 103,049 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Jun 2021 93,201 miles

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 9 Jun 2020 83,246 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 76,647 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 71,179 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2018 71,179 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 64,299 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 58,557 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 48,307 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 40,838 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 21 Mar 2013 37,123 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 32,377 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

slight brake bind to n/s/r brake

wipers poor

Pass 10 Feb 2011 27,696 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 BVV is a 2008 Land Rover Freelander in Silver with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 BVV, 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 BVV registered?

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

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