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AD08 BVY

2008 Land Rover Freelander

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

155,548 mi
Last recorded155,548 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Freelander93,880 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 155,548 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2025 148,730 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2024 142,540 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2023 141,865 miles

Nearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

underside corrosion

Fail 19 Dec 2023 141,865 miles

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

Nearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

underside corrosion

Pass 14 Jan 2023 139,817 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 11 May 2022 133,874 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight swelling inside plastic coating (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess outer casing corroded (1.1.15 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material swelling inside plastic coating (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess outer casing corroded (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight swelling inside plastic coating (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 10 May 2022 133,873 miles

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

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

Rear Parking brake operation is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (1.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight swelling inside plastic coating (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess outer casing corroded (1.1.15 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material swelling inside plastic coating (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess outer casing corroded (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight swelling inside plastic coating (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 4 May 2021 123,860 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Apr 2021 123,857 miles

Nearside Front 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))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2020 120,566 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency is slightly lower than normal

Pass 17 Aug 2019 112,949 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 97,018 miles

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

Offside Front tyre worn on the inside edge

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

Pass 4 Apr 2017 82,434 miles

Nearside Front wiper blade is split

Pass 30 Mar 2016 70,111 miles

All 4 tyres cracking on tread

All 4 tyres wearing edges

Oil leaks engine

Undertrays fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 30 Mar 2016 70,111 miles

All 4 tyres cracking on tread

All 4 tyres wearing edges

Oil leaks engine

Undertrays fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 58,521 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Mar 2015 58,517 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Mar 2014 51,058 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 42,977 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Mar 2013 42,977 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Mar 2012 34,164 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 29 Mar 2011 27,575 miles

all tyres getting close to legal limit

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 BVY is a 2008 Land Rover Freelander in Silver with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 BVY, 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 BVY registered?

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

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