2008 Land Rover Freelander 2.0L Diesel · BJ58 BXB
2008 Land Rover Freelander (2.0L, diesel). First registered 31 Oct 2008. Recorded mileage 102,427 miles. MOT valid until 14 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER FREELANDER
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 102,427 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BJ58 BXB Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/02/2026
- 102,427 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BJ58 BXB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Land Rover Freelander (BJ58 BXB) between October 2011 and February 2026.
The record contains 17 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 17 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (7 issues), Bodywork (5 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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: “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))”; “Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
BJ58 BXB Mileage History
- 17/10/201137,670 mi
- 02/02/201239,489 mi+1,819 mi
- 04/02/201345,625 mi+6,136 mi
- 05/02/201451,100 mi+5,475 mi
- 05/02/201451,100 mi
- 03/02/201554,982 mi+3,882 mi
- 05/02/201659,818 mi+4,836 mi
- 03/08/201763,757 mi+3,939 mi
- 06/08/201867,220 mi+3,463 mi
- 06/08/201969,527 mi+2,307 mi
- 06/08/201969,529 mi+2 mi
- 24/07/202072,679 mi+3,150 mi
- 27/01/202174,280 mi+1,601 mi
- 28/01/202174,280 mi
- 15/03/202174,303 mi+23 mi
- 04/03/202279,339 mi+5,036 mi
- 08/03/202387,068 mi+7,729 mi
- 07/03/202493,082 mi+6,014 mi
- 11/03/202598,064 mi+4,982 mi
- 17/02/2026102,427 mi+4,363 mi
Average of roughly 4,516 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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