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AJ51 JAL

2008 Land Rover Freelander

Black Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

127,531 mi
Last recorded127,531 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Freelander93,880 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ51 JAL
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 127,531 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside door step insecure

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front and rear suspension corroded

o/s and n/s rear wheel arches rotten.(plastic inner wheel arch panels fitted )

o/s and n/s sills rotten (plastic oversills fitted)

Pass 19 Aug 2024 126,782 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2023 125,766 miles

Brake cable damaged but not to excess both rear slightly corroded (1.1.15 (a))

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

Nearside Rear hand brake recommend service

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both rear outer wheel arches slightly corroded

Pass 31 Mar 2022 123,289 miles

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

Offside Front brake caliper anti vibe spring missing

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

hand brake just achieved minimum efficiency

Fail 31 Mar 2022 123,289 miles

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

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

Offside Front brake caliper anti vibe spring missing

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

hand brake just achieved minimum efficiency

Pass 10 Apr 2021 118,796 miles

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

Offside side step damaged, not insecure

Fail 27 Mar 2021 118,770 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside side step damaged, not insecure

Pass 28 Mar 2020 117,268 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 112,680 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2019 112,638 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2018 104,845 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 95,511 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 87,111 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 16 May 2015 78,435 miles
Fail 15 May 2015 78,435 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 20 Nov 2014 76,270 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Nov 2014 76,270 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 64,759 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

n/s/f tyre 3m and wearing outer edge off

o/s/f tyre 3/4m

Fail 9 Dec 2013 64,759 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

n/s/f tyre 3m and wearing outer edge off

o/s/f tyre 3/4m

Pass 10 Dec 2012 53,192 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 42,701 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2011 38,707 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)

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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AJ51 JAL is a 2008 Land Rover Freelander in Black with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 AJ51 JAL, 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 AJ51 JAL registered?

AJ51 JAL is a 2008 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 29 February 2008.

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