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AK58 LYF

2008 Land Rover Freelander

Black Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

146,655 mi
Last recorded146,655 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Freelander93,880 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK58 LYF
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 146,655 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2026 146,655 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2026 146,643 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2025 136,650 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2025 136,633 miles

Central Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction mark on screen (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2024 124,928 miles

right hand horn button sticking on

Fail 21 Feb 2024 124,900 miles

Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction phone holder (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

right hand horn button sticking on

Pass 17 Feb 2023 117,690 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 16 Feb 2023 116,659 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 31 Jan 2022 109,248 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror glass insecure but not likely to become detached

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jan 2022 109,248 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror glass insecure but not likely to become detached

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 103,670 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2019 99,095 miles

Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Just Passed (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2019 99,095 miles

Nearside Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Just Passed (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin NSR and OSR (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 91,509 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2018 91,509 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2017 82,201 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2017 82,201 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 60,126 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 60,093 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 53,191 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 46,164 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 39,238 miles

high level stop light inop.

Pass 30 Jul 2012 33,409 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2011 27,662 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 6 Sep 2011 27,662 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 LYF is a 2008 Land Rover Freelander in Black with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 LYF, 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 LYF registered?

AK58 LYF is a 2008 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 19 September 2008.

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