2008 Land Rover Freelander 2.2L Diesel · E581 ANC
2008 Land Rover Freelander (2.2L, diesel). First registered 19 Jun 2008. Recorded mileage 148,062 miles. MOT valid until 17 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER FREELANDER
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 148,062 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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E581 ANC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/05/2026
- 148,062 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring windscreen items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
E581 ANC 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 (E581 ANC) between January 2024 and May 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 19 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: Windscreen (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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: “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
E581 ANC Mileage History
- 25/01/2024128,110 mi
- 31/01/2025138,985 mi+10,875 mi
- 07/05/2025140,823 mi+1,838 mi
- 19/05/2026148,061 mi+7,238 mi
- 19/05/2026148,062 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 8,625 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: Average
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