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AF08 NWL

2008 Land Rover Freelander

Black Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

194,241 mi
Last recorded194,241 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Freelander93,880 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF08 NWL
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2024 194,241 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder (3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view lower part (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust, rear box area heat shield partly loose

Pass 23 Mar 2023 182,196 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view bottom area (3.2 (a) (i))

front subframe corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2022 165,985 miles

Offside Front inner edge wearing

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage hose too the rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 10 Mar 2022 165,985 miles

Offside Front inner edge wearing

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage hose too the rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 152,206 miles

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

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

exhaust rear box heat shield loose

Pass 30 Mar 2020 142,992 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x3 ()

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

Pass 27 Mar 2019 126,817 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

front inner brake pads wearing low

rear inner brake pads wearing low

Fail 27 Mar 2019 126,817 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

front inner brake pads wearing low

rear inner brake pads wearing low

Pass 15 Feb 2018 113,234 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 105,247 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 94,130 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2016 94,130 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 18 Feb 2015 82,132 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 82,132 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 69,190 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

pas pipe near rack slight leak

Pass 27 Feb 2013 57,278 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 47,223 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 32,796 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)

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 NWL is a 2008 Land Rover Freelander in Black with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 NWL, 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 NWL registered?

AF08 NWL is a 2008 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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