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AK57 WUX

2008 Land Rover Freelander

Black Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

140,177 mi
Last recorded140,177 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Freelander93,880 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK57 WUX
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 140,177 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2025 135,733 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2024 131,175 miles

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Mar 2024 131,174 miles

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

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

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

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

oil leak from rear axle

Pass 7 Mar 2023 126,120 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2023 126,120 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 120,994 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2021 115,937 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2020 111,727 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2020 111,727 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2019 104,924 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Feb 2019 104,921 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2018 99,847 miles

Nearside Rear handbrake cable outer casing split

Offside Front tyre bald on edges

Offside Rear handbrake cable outer casing split

both rear tyres cracked on tread

Fail 20 Mar 2018 99,839 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear handbrake cable outer casing split

Offside Front tyre bald on edges

Offside Rear handbrake cable outer casing split

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear tyres cracked on tread

Pass 16 Feb 2018 99,666 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2018 99,666 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2017 94,773 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 89,074 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2016 89,074 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/65/17 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/65/17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/65/17 (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. 225/65/17 (4.1.A.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2015 83,536 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 76,945 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 70,069 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)

front brakes worn low

rear brakes worn low

Pass 21 Jun 2012 60,211 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 50,264 miles

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

front brake pads worn low

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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AK57 WUX is a 2008 Land Rover Freelander in Black with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 AK57 WUX, 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 AK57 WUX registered?

AK57 WUX is a 2008 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 15 February 2008.

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