2008 Land Rover Freelander 2.0L Diesel · HF08 VXT
2008 Land Rover Freelander (2.0L, diesel). First registered 09 Jul 2008. Recorded mileage 164,919 miles. MOT valid until 14 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER FREELANDER
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 164,919 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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HF08 VXT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/11/2025
- 164,919 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
HF08 VXT 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 (HF08 VXT) between April 2023 and November 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 15 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
HF08 VXT Mileage History
- 03/04/2023140,950 mi
- 15/04/2024141,606 mi+656 mi
- 04/05/2024141,639 mi+33 mi
- 03/05/2025156,408 mi+14,769 mi
- 15/11/2025164,919 mi+8,511 mi
Average of roughly 9,149 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
The Haldex AWD coupling pump becomes clogged with sludge or its pressure sensor fails, disabling the 4WD system and triggering traction warnings.
- 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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