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AJ51 PUP

2008 Land Rover Freelander

Blue Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

192,813 mi
Last recorded192,813 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Freelander93,880 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ51 PUP
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 192,813 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2024 179,939 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2023 171,106 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2022 156,066 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 131,996 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 116,560 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 110,026 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2019 110,026 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements both (0.1 (d))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 99,906 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2018 99,906 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 89,621 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 89,587 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 88,381 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2015 85,919 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jun 2015 85,919 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jun 2014 83,295 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2014 83,295 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 74,944 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 58,557 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 42,486 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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AJ51 PUP is a 2008 Land Rover Freelander in Blue with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AJ51 PUP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AJ51 PUP?

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What year was AJ51 PUP registered?

AJ51 PUP is a 2008 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 29 September 2008.

Is AJ51 PUP safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ51 PUP shows 20 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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