2008 Land Rover Freelander 2.2L Diesel · BU08 HTZ
2008 Land Rover Freelander (2.2L, diesel). First registered 02 Jul 2008. Recorded mileage 101,487 miles. MOT valid until 05 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER FREELANDER
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 101,487 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BU08 HTZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/01/2026
- 101,487 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BU08 HTZ 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 (BU08 HTZ) between December 2021 and January 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
BU08 HTZ Mileage History
- 16/12/202191,140 mi
- 16/12/202292,586 mi+1,446 mi
- 05/12/202394,700 mi+2,114 mi
- 10/12/202497,546 mi+2,846 mi
- 06/01/2026101,487 mi+3,941 mi
Average of roughly 2,550 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
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- Rear Differential Bearing WhineSerious
Bearings inside the rear diff fail, causing a progressively louder whine.
- Haldex Coupling Pump FailureModerate
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- DPF and EGR Issues (Diesel)Moderate
Diesel particulate filter blocks and EGR valves clog, especially on short urban journeys. Can cause limp mode, power loss and increased fuel consumption.
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