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AF08 NVW

2008 Land Rover Freelander

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

133,112 mi
Last recorded133,112 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Freelander93,880 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF08 NVW
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 133,112 miles

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

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

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

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

both rear outer sills corroded[not prescribed area]

outer sills obscured by covers

towbar corroded

Fail 26 Jun 2026 133,112 miles

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

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

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

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

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

both rear outer sills corroded[not prescribed area]

outer sills obscured by covers

towbar corroded

Pass 1 Jul 2025 124,332 miles

Front suspension generally rusty

Rear suspension generally rusty

Fail 24 Jun 2025 124,303 miles

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

Front suspension generally rusty

Rear suspension generally rusty

Pass 31 May 2024 120,174 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2023 112,404 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2023 112,404 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2022 101,299 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 91,609 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2020 88,545 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2019 85,078 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2019 85,078 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 82,278 miles

Front unable to inspect front underside due to plastic cover

Pass 14 Jun 2017 79,989 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 78,224 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 75,002 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 70,475 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2013 66,413 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 60,536 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 54,592 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 42,556 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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AF08 NVW is a 2008 Land Rover Freelander in Grey with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 AF08 NVW, 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 AF08 NVW registered?

AF08 NVW is a 2008 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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