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AD08 BXN

2008 Land Rover Freelander

Black Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

111,287 mi
Last recorded111,287 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Freelander93,880 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 111,287 miles

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

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

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

both front jacking points holed with corrosion

floor above rear subframe corroded

general underside corrosion

steering and suspension components corroded

Pass 23 Oct 2024 108,965 miles

All steering and suspension components corroded

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front inner wing guard slightly damaged

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension bushes perished

Underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2023 105,111 miles

front and rear suspension and subframes corroded

vehicle underside corroded in general

Fail 19 Oct 2023 105,106 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front brake backplate corroded and insecure

front and rear suspension and subframes corroded

vehicle underside corroded in general

Pass 17 Nov 2022 101,467 miles

Both hand brake cables outer casings slightly deteriorated

Front and rear suspension components and chassis are corroded

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))

Fail 16 Nov 2022 101,463 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn All brake discs excessively corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both hand brake cables outer casings slightly deteriorated

Front and rear suspension components and chassis are corroded

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 19 Nov 2021 97,628 miles

Front and rear suspension bushes are slightly deteriorated

Front and rear suspension components and chassis are corroded

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 19 Nov 2021 97,626 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front and rear suspension bushes are slightly deteriorated

Front and rear suspension components and chassis are corroded

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 93,436 miles

Front and rear suspension components are corroded

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Dec 2020 93,436 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front and rear suspension components are corroded

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2019 89,789 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2018 84,394 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 1 Dec 2018 84,393 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Brake drum worn, but not excessively corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Nov 2017 80,208 miles

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

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

Offside Rear tyre start to crack

boot soft touch inop.

Pass 2 Mar 2017 75,497 miles

boot soft touch inop

o/s/r tyre starting to crack

rear discs starting to corrode

Pass 29 Feb 2016 66,503 miles

Rear brake discs starting to corrode

Pass 27 Feb 2015 58,435 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 50,797 miles

front brake discs corroded

Pass 18 Feb 2013 42,199 miles

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 33,597 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 22,014 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 BXN is a 2008 Land Rover Freelander in Black 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 BXN, 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 BXN registered?

AD08 BXN is a 2008 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 15 May 2008.

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The MOT history for AD08 BXN shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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