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AM08 YBF

2008 Land Rover Freelander

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

176,282 mi
Last recorded176,282 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Freelander93,880 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 176,282 miles

Bonnet Gas Struts Weak

Fail 5 Dec 2025 176,273 miles

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Bonnet Gas Struts Weak

Pass 29 Nov 2024 172,095 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Nov 2023 167,739 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Nov 2022 163,266 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Noise from around Ancillary Drive Belt area / component

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 7 Nov 2022 163,266 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (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 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Noise from around Ancillary Drive Belt area / component

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Oct 2021 159,179 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2021 159,179 miles

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

Power steering component leaking pipes to rack leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 156,979 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2019 153,756 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 147,417 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2017 145,958 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 141,054 miles

Nearside Front Inner Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

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

Offside Front Inner Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 130,349 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2014 120,139 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2014 120,139 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 6 Jan 2014 109,530 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2013 99,870 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2013 90,748 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 81,852 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 74,375 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 67,325 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 67,002 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 18 Apr 2011 67,002 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 YBF is a 2008 Land Rover Freelander in Grey with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 YBF, 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 YBF registered?

AM08 YBF is a 2008 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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