2008 Land Rover Freelander 2.2L Diesel · MK08 VHO
2008 Land Rover Freelander (2.2L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 195,565 miles. MOT valid until 13 Mar 2027. Taxed until 01 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER FREELANDER
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Feb 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 195,565 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MK08 VHO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/02/2026
- 195,565 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MK08 VHO 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 (MK08 VHO) between March 2023 and February 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 17 February 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: Brakes (6 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Steering (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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 Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”.
MK08 VHO Mileage History
- 07/03/2023183,516 mi
- 07/03/2023183,516 mi
- 12/03/2024187,660 mi+4,144 mi
- 24/02/2025192,462 mi+4,802 mi
- 17/02/2026195,565 mi+3,103 mi
Average of roughly 4,083 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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