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AG54 AVA

2008 Land Rover Freelander

Black Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

164,962 mi
Last recorded164,962 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Freelander93,880 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG54 AVA
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 164,962 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2024 155,338 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Nov 2024 155,333 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2022 148,685 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2021 144,903 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 133,454 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2020 133,454 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2019 131,096 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2019 131,096 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2018 127,029 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE HAS NAIL (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 108,747 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 87,782 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 75,505 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

very small oil leak from osr driveshaft

Fail 21 Aug 2015 75,505 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

very small oil leak from osr driveshaft

Pass 18 Jul 2014 61,791 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Jul 2013 41,576 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 31 Jul 2013 41,576 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 37,079 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 29,147 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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AG54 AVA is a 2008 Land Rover Freelander in Black with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 AG54 AVA, 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 AG54 AVA registered?

AG54 AVA is a 2008 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 30 December 2008.

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