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AD57 SWU

2008 Land Rover Freelander

Blue Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

134,764 mi
Last recorded134,764 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Freelander93,880 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD57 SWU
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 134,764 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2025 133,902 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2025 133,804 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2024 128,615 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2023 121,531 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2022 112,623 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 103,528 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 94,989 miles

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 10 Jan 2020 94,984 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick rear brake pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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 4 Jan 2019 88,067 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 82,347 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 76,202 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 68,621 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 60,669 miles

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)

Pass 13 Jan 2014 53,098 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 45,707 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 38,630 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 29,830 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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AD57 SWU is a 2008 Land Rover Freelander in Blue with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 AD57 SWU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AD57 SWU registered?

AD57 SWU is a 2008 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 14 January 2008.

Is AD57 SWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD57 SWU shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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