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AM08 YCX

2008 Land Rover Freelander

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

102,706 mi
Last recorded102,706 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Freelander93,880 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 102,706 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 16 May 2025 99,355 miles
Fail 15 May 2025 99,355 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jun 2024 96,767 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2024 96,761 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2023 94,184 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2023 94,172 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 21 Jun 2022 91,857 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2022 91,846 miles

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

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2021 87,972 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))

low effort handbrake

Fail 14 Jun 2021 87,949 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn tie arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn tie arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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))

low effort handbrake

Pass 25 Jun 2020 82,849 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2020 82,826 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake linkage excessively worn (1.1.15 (b))

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 76,108 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 64,203 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 57,155 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 47,263 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 41,552 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2014 36,668 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 30,849 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 26,381 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 22,395 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 YCX is a 2008 Land Rover Freelander in Silver with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YCX, 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 YCX registered?

AM08 YCX is a 2008 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 3 June 2008.

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