2008 Land Rover Freelander 2.2L Diesel · BK08 EWT
2008 Land Rover Freelander (2.2L, diesel). First registered 29 Apr 2008. Recorded mileage 139,983 miles. MOT expired on 24 Sept 2025.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER FREELANDER
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 24 Sept 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 139,983 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BK08 EWT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 15/09/2025
- 139,983 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring steering items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BK08 EWT 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 (BK08 EWT) between August 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 15 September 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Steering (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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 Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))”; “Rear Sub-frame fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))”.
BK08 EWT Mileage History
- 05/08/2022118,795 mi
- 22/08/2023121,860 mi+3,065 mi
- 05/09/2024132,288 mi+10,428 mi
- 26/09/2024132,351 mi+63 mi
- 15/09/2025139,983 mi+7,632 mi
Average of roughly 6,808 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: Poor
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