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AM08 XZK

2008 Land Rover Freelander

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

122,378 mi
Last recorded122,378 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Freelander93,880 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM08 XZK
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 122,378 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

various suspension components corroded

Fail 10 Nov 2025 122,362 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill near rear arm bush (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sills near rear arm bush (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened near side at mounting point (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

various suspension components corroded

Pass 11 Oct 2024 118,202 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2023 115,961 miles

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

Rear Number plate deteriorated

Underside of vehicle starting to corrode

Pass 14 Oct 2022 113,223 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective getting corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

note a lot of surface rust underneath

Pass 11 Oct 2021 110,168 miles

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Fail 11 Oct 2021 110,167 miles

Nearside Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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Pass 5 Nov 2020 106,845 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2019 99,516 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 91,584 miles

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 81,909 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 3 Nov 2016 72,186 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Fail 3 Nov 2016 72,186 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2015 58,163 miles

all tyres worn close to limits

Pass 6 Nov 2014 50,359 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 3 Nov 2014 50,279 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Oct 2013 45,269 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 31,482 miles

Both rear tyres down to wear bars

N/s/f tyre close to wear bars

O/s/f tyre on legal limit

Suspect front brake pads worn low

Suspect rear brake pads worn low

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 XZK is a 2008 Land Rover Freelander in Silver with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 XZK, 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 AM08 XZK registered?

AM08 XZK is a 2008 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 28 April 2008.

Is AM08 XZK safe to buy?

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