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AM08 BCU

2008 Land Rover Freelander

Black Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Apr 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

159,069 mi
Last recorded159,069 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Freelander93,880 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM08 BCU
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 159,069 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

General corrosion to floor pan and suspension components. where visible rear outer sill holed n/s and o/s . Lower inner arches getting poor (rear arch front edge )

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2026 159,063 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

General corrosion to floor pan and suspension components. where visible rear outer sill holed n/s and o/s . Lower inner arches getting poor (rear arch front edge )

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2025 157,344 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Corroded (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill/rear arch (front) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill/rear wheel arch (Front) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2025 157,344 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Corroded (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill/rear arch (front) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill/rear wheel arch (Front) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2024 154,058 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect all 4 but rears less damp effect than front (5.3.2 (d))

low effort park brake

Pass 6 Mar 2023 148,347 miles

Exhaust mounting defective 2x front centre mounting heavily corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

intercooler getting poor(swollen)

Pass 7 Mar 2022 142,608 miles

slight engine oil leak

Pass 12 Mar 2021 139,564 miles

Slight engine oil leak

Pass 25 Mar 2020 134,135 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 129,797 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

under shields fitted

Pass 6 Apr 2018 125,273 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 119,453 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 101,643 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 86,182 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2015 86,182 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Mar 2014 75,304 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 51,679 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2011 39,890 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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AM08 BCU 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 AM08 BCU, 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 AM08 BCU registered?

AM08 BCU is a 2008 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 4 March 2008.

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