2008 Land Rover Freelander 2.2L Diesel · BT08 VNH
2008 Land Rover Freelander (2.2L, diesel). First registered 17 Jun 2008. Recorded mileage 166,180 miles. MOT expired on 13 Feb 2025.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER FREELANDER
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 Feb 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 166,180 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BT08 VNH Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/02/2024
- 166,180 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BT08 VNH 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 (BT08 VNH) between February 2022 and February 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 14 February 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
BT08 VNH Mileage History
- 14/02/2022145,307 mi
- 20/10/2022153,549 mi+8,242 mi
- 28/10/2022153,835 mi+286 mi
- 07/02/2024166,180 mi+12,345 mi
- 14/02/2024166,180 mi
Average of roughly 10,440 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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- Haldex Coupling Pump FailureModerate
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- DPF and EGR Issues (Diesel)Moderate
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