2008 Land Rover Freelander 2.2L Diesel · FH08 FJH

The 2008 Land Rover Freelander shows a current roadworthy status following the April 2025 test at 151,274 miles, where the vehicle passed with no defects recorded. The maintenance trend appears stable across the last three annual cycles, with each pass showing a clean sheet and no advisories raised. The repeated fail-and-pass entries on the same dates in 2024 and 2025, both at identical mileages and with no defects listed, point to administrative re-tests rather than mechanical faults. Annual mileage sits at roughly 8,400 miles, typical for an eighteen-year-old vehicle of this type. The records show 137,611 miles in April 2023, then 138,863 miles by April 2024, a mere 1,252 miles in twelve months. A jump to 151,274 miles by April 2025 adds 12,411 miles, suggesting the car stood largely unused for a period then returned to regular service. Such low-use gaps on a Freelander often let suspension bushes, brake calipers, and underbody sections deteriorate through moisture and stagnation. The DVSA data flags no corrosion, worn coil springs, binding brakes, or exhaust issues across the timeline. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of structural integrity and chassis rust, as the MOT record offers no advisory detail on those areas. Check the drivetrain mounts and front suspension arms for age-related fatigue given the vehicle's eighteen-year span. Verify the April 2024 and April 2025 fail entries with the selling garage to confirm they were paperwork re-tests and not concealed defects. The clean history implies reasonable basic upkeep, but the long idle between 2023 and 2024 warrants a close look at perished rubber components and flat-spotted tyres before purchase.