2008 Land Rover Freelander 2.2L Diesel · LT08 FYA
2008 Land Rover Freelander (2.2L, diesel). First registered 03 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 118,133 miles. MOT valid until 11 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER FREELANDER
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 118,133 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LT08 FYA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/01/2026
- 118,133 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.
LT08 FYA 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 (LT08 FYA) between January 2023 and January 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 20 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
LT08 FYA Mileage History
- 19/01/2023106,565 mi
- 15/01/2024109,688 mi+3,123 mi
- 17/01/2024109,688 mi
- 21/01/2025113,261 mi+3,573 mi
- 20/01/2026118,133 mi+4,872 mi
Average of roughly 3,851 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
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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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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