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AK58 LYD

2008 Land Rover Freelander

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

81,834 mi
Last recorded81,834 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Freelander93,880 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK58 LYD
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 81,834 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2024 80,127 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 23 Sep 2024 80,125 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Towbar component excessively corroded (6.1.6 (a))

Trailer electrical socket wiring insulation damaged or deteriorated and likely to cause a short-circuit (4.10 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2023 78,155 miles

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2023 78,155 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 75,238 miles

tow bar wiring socket insecure

Fail 22 Sep 2022 75,217 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

tow bar wiring socket insecure

Pass 13 Sep 2021 73,175 miles

Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 13 Sep 2021 73,175 miles

Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 14 Aug 2020 71,656 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

surface rust under vehicle

Pass 29 Jul 2019 69,799 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2019 69,799 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2018 66,195 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 60,369 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 54,930 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 48,809 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 43,571 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 41,176 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 35,416 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 29,003 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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AK58 LYD is a 2008 Land Rover Freelander in Grey with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AK58 LYD, 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 AK58 LYD registered?

AK58 LYD is a 2008 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 30 September 2008.

Is AK58 LYD safe to buy?

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