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AM08 YBD

2008 Land Rover Freelander

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

160,009 mi
Last recorded160,009 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Freelander93,880 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 160,009 miles

Bonnet stays weak

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged corrosion (7.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2024 148,795 miles

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

Nearside Rear driveshaft seal misting

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2023 139,107 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2022 132,524 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 127,159 miles

Both rear handbrake cables worn .

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2020 131,703 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 112,171 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2019 112,171 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 104,155 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 96,373 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2017 96,373 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 25 Mar 2016 88,983 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 81,416 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 72,715 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2013 57,020 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nail in O/S/Rear tyre

Pass 16 Jul 2012 43,615 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 43,607 miles

Near side rear tyre punctured.

Pass 13 Dec 2011 43,598 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 35,516 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front 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 YBD is a 2008 Land Rover Freelander in Silver with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 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 YBD, 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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AM08 YBD is a 2008 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 17 June 2008.

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