2008 Land Rover Freelander 2.2L Diesel · LM57 UUA
2008 Land Rover Freelander (2.2L, diesel). First registered 02 Feb 2008. Recorded mileage 118,433 miles. MOT expired on 04 Sept 2025.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER FREELANDER
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 04 Sept 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 118,433 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LM57 UUA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/09/2024
- 118,433 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LM57 UUA 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 (LM57 UUA) between July 2022 and September 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 06 September 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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: “Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.
LM57 UUA Mileage History
- 05/07/202297,016 mi
- 23/08/2023104,023 mi+7,007 mi
- 30/08/2023104,159 mi+136 mi
- 06/09/2024118,433 mi+14,274 mi
- 06/09/2024118,433 mi
Average of roughly 9,852 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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