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FX08 YRR

2008 Land Rover Freelander

Black Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

171,748 mi
Last recorded171,748 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2024
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Freelander93,880 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX08 YRR
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc
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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Fail 5 Aug 2024 171,748 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged parking brake cable corroded (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 235/60/18 107V (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged parking brake cable corroded (1.1.15 (a))

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

Power steering inoperative intermittently becomes very heavy with vehicle in motion (2.1.5 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Exhaust heat shield loose but not likely to become detached

Pass 25 Aug 2023 169,762 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 156,406 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 14 Apr 2021 136,988 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2020 125,081 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 108,397 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 97,952 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Feb 2018 97,952 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 88,142 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 77,663 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 70,011 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Feb 2014 62,676 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Feb 2013 57,414 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2013 57,409 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

tail gate wont open

Pass 29 Feb 2012 44,961 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 32,372 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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FX08 YRR is a 2008 Land Rover Freelander in Black with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 FX08 YRR, 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 FX08 YRR registered?

FX08 YRR is a 2008 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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