2008 Land Rover Freelander 2.2L Diesel · SJ57 AJJ
2008 Land Rover Freelander (2.2L, diesel). First registered 07 Nov 2008. Recorded mileage 202,766 miles. MOT expired on 16 Jul 2026. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER FREELANDER
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 16 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 202,766 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SJ57 AJJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/07/2025
- 202,766 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SJ57 AJJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Land Rover Freelander (SJ57 AJJ) between September 2022 and July 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 18 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (12 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural ”; “Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural”; “Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
SJ57 AJJ Mileage History
- 28/09/2022195,126 mi
- 25/11/2023201,850 mi+6,724 mi
- 04/12/2023201,850 mi
- 27/06/2025202,759 mi+909 mi
- 18/07/2025202,766 mi+7 mi
Average of roughly 2,726 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Land Rover Freelander 2
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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