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AM04 POP

2008 Land Rover Freelander

Black Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

206,941 mi
Last recorded206,941 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Freelander93,880 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM04 POP
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 206,941 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced arches and sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 7 May 2026 206,941 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced arches and sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 May 2025 194,101 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) strong advise ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Apr 2024 179,936 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2024 179,936 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Apr 2023 167,284 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 May 2022 153,643 miles

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 148,119 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 143,428 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 129,990 miles

Front Headlamps adjusted inside car

Fail 8 Jan 2019 129,990 miles

Front Headlamps adjusted inside car

Nearside Rear All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2018 117,607 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2018 117,607 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Slight engine oil leak evident.

Pass 14 Mar 2017 117,260 miles

Oil leak Heavy oil leak from lower engine bay area. ()

Strong diesel smell from engine bay.

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs heavily worn (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 108,967 miles

Slight engine oil leak evident.

Fail 16 Mar 2016 108,967 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Slight engine oil leak evident.

Pass 18 Mar 2015 97,783 miles

Nearside horn switch sticks on.

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 18 Mar 2015 97,783 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside horn switch stick on.

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 11 Apr 2014 89,984 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2014 89,984 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2013 83,195 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Mar 2012 72,277 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 61,045 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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AM04 POP is a 2008 Land Rover Freelander in Black with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 AM04 POP, 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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AM04 POP is a 2008 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 18 April 2008.

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