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AK58 LYR

2008 Land Rover Freelander

Black Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

76,632 mi
Last recorded76,632 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Freelander93,880 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 76,632 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2024 74,586 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2023 72,627 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2023 72,627 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2022 70,718 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 69,530 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 14 Sep 2020 68,328 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2019 66,303 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 62,726 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured All indicators (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 20 Sep 2018 62,726 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured All indicators (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 57,131 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 26 Sep 2016 51,135 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

all tyres are perished and have started to split/crack

Pass 21 Sep 2015 45,973 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 40,267 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 33,296 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 12 Sep 2012 27,886 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 21,920 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2011 21,920 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

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 LYR is a 2008 Land Rover Freelander in Black with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AK58 LYR, 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

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What year was AK58 LYR registered?

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

Is AK58 LYR safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK58 LYR shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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