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AM08 KWD

2008 Land Rover Freelander

Black Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2022
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

163,904 mi
Last recorded163,904 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2021
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Freelander93,880 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2021 163,904 miles
Pass 30 May 2020 163,480 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2020 163,379 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both sides of vehicle (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working both sides (3.5 (a))

Excess luggage on folded back seats preventing full inspection of seat belts.

Pass 28 Feb 2019 148,517 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2019 148,511 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2018 133,633 miles

Oil leak above the back of cylinder head ()

Pass 2 Feb 2017 114,518 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 97,047 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner shoulder close to exposing cords

Fail 1 Mar 2016 97,047 miles

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

offside front tyre worn on inner shoulder close to exposing cords

Pass 14 Apr 2014 78,441 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 74,892 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2013 74,891 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Front number plate damaged

Pass 23 Mar 2012 55,836 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

underside dirty

Pass 28 Feb 2011 39,194 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 KWD is a 2008 Land Rover Freelander in Black with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AM08 KWD, 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 KWD registered?

AM08 KWD is a 2008 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 19 March 2008.

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