2008 Land Rover Freelander 2.2L Diesel · BJ58 LXY
2008 Land Rover Freelander (2.2L, diesel). First registered 07 Oct 2008. Recorded mileage 146,760 miles. MOT valid until 03 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER FREELANDER
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 146,760 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BJ58 LXY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/05/2026
- 146,760 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BJ58 LXY 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 (BJ58 LXY) between April 2023 and May 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 05 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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.
BJ58 LXY Mileage History
- 14/04/2023127,453 mi
- 13/04/2024132,496 mi+5,043 mi
- 29/04/2025138,466 mi+5,970 mi
- 05/05/2026146,760 mi+8,294 mi
- 05/05/2026146,760 mi
Average of roughly 6,313 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: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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