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AF08 NWB

2008 Land Rover Freelander

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

191,696 mi
Last recorded191,696 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Freelander93,880 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 191,696 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive under tray covered with lots of oil. would advise further investigation (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2025 191,695 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive under tray covered with lots of oil. would advise further investigation (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2024 181,911 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both ()

Fail 23 Sep 2024 181,911 miles

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both ()

Pass 27 Sep 2023 170,555 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively disc discolored due to excessive binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 13 Sep 2023 170,479 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged Hand brake cable damaged, affecting operation (1.1.15 (a))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively disc discolored due to excessive binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2022 159,321 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2022 159,320 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2021 146,863 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2020 137,173 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2020 137,173 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2019 122,549 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2018 109,705 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2018 109,705 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2017 98,669 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 89,761 miles
Fail 31 May 2016 89,761 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 May 2015 76,912 miles
Fail 18 May 2015 76,657 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 68,033 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 55,482 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 44,071 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2011 30,166 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2011 30,166 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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 NWB is a 2008 Land Rover Freelander in Grey with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 AF08 NWB, 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 NWB registered?

AF08 NWB is a 2008 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 7 April 2008.

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