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AM08 YAX

2008 Land Rover Freelander

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

138,649 mi
Last recorded138,649 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2023
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Freelander93,880 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2023 138,649 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2022 131,563 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 124,362 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 118,446 miles

o/s/f lower suspension ball joint boot deteriorated

Fail 26 Aug 2020 118,446 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

o/s/f lower suspension ball joint boot deteriorated

Pass 28 Aug 2019 112,687 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Aug 2019 112,687 miles

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

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

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 punctured (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2018 105,438 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2017 97,422 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 89,738 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 69,926 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Jul 2015 69,926 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jul 2014 51,749 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 43,743 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 33,269 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 33,269 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 27 May 2011 24,140 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 YAX is a 2008 Land Rover Freelander in Grey with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 YAX, 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 YAX registered?

AM08 YAX is a 2008 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 17 April 2008.

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