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AM08 EXF

2008 Land Rover Freelander

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

113,761 mi
Last recorded113,761 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Freelander93,880 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM08 EXF
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2025 113,761 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides - rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various underbody + cannot fully see sills! (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both sides (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 16 Apr 2025 113,744 miles

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible both sides - LED bulbs fitted (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure mounting hook broken off (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted pad material degraded/broken away (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides - rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front both sides wings taped!

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various underbody + cannot fully see sills! (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front factory jacking point corroded!

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY NEAR/VERY BADLY WORN ON INNER EDGE! (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear bumper damaged & just ok!

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

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both sides (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2024 110,711 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides - rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front both sides arches corroded but not sharp!

Front nearside factory jacking point corroded & offside corroding!

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides underbody/sills + cannot fully see sills - covered! (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Items removed from driver's view prior to test sticker from screen - moved to non fail position! ()

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

Pass 13 Apr 2023 106,883 miles

Front both sides arches corroded but not sharp

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced factory jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides trailing arm front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides arches/outer sills (cannot fully see behind covers) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2022 101,845 miles

Nearside Front fog lamp loose!

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge! (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Apr 2021 97,844 miles

Nearside Front fog lamp loose!

Nearside park brake efficiency low!

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

Fail 12 Apr 2021 97,844 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front fog lamp loose!

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

Nearside park brake efficiency low!

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 19 Mar 2020 93,421 miles

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

Nearside Front foglamp loose & surround missing!

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Trailer electrical socket insecure bracket damaged/corroded (4.10 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2020 93,421 miles

Nearside Rear Brake inadequately mounted brake hose bracket broken off (1.1.21 (c))

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

Nearside Front foglamp loose & surround missing!

Nearside mirror glass taped over/in!

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Trailer electrical socket insecure bracket damaged/corroded (4.10 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 87,980 miles

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

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 5 Apr 2019 87,980 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 80,851 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin +cannot fully see inners! (3.5.1g)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 73,940 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 66,283 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 55,749 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 44,099 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 33,495 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 25,486 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 19,266 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 EXF is a 2008 Land Rover Freelander in Grey with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 EXF, 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 EXF registered?

AM08 EXF is a 2008 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 20 March 2008.

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The MOT history for AM08 EXF shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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