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DE08 ZGL

2008 Land Rover Freelander

Blue Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

143,650 mi
Last recorded143,650 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Freelander93,880 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE08 ZGL
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc
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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2025 143,650 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2024 135,722 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Fuel pipe chafing (6.1.3 (c) (i))

General underside corrosion which is heavy in areas (subframes, suspension components, inner and outer sills etc)

Nearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess deteriorated (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 235/65/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/65/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess deteriorated (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/65/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre 235/65/17 ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 235/65/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met minimum requirements.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Aug 2023 128,899 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2023 128,890 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill behind sill cover (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill behind sill cover (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 123,288 miles

Brake cable damaged but not to excess n/s/r & o/s/r (1.1.15 (a))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s/r & o/s/r sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

sills covers fitted hard to inspect

Pass 6 Aug 2021 114,600 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 108,143 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 103,223 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/65/r17v 104v conti (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 94,266 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 86,624 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2017 86,161 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 76,497 miles

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)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 67,197 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 58,901 miles

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)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 50,978 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jul 2012 43,169 miles

o/s/f tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Fail 17 Jul 2012 43,169 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s/f tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Pass 12 Aug 2011 35,584 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 32,227 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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DE08 ZGL is a 2008 Land Rover Freelander in Blue with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 DE08 ZGL, 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 DE08 ZGL registered?

DE08 ZGL is a 2008 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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