2008 Land Rover Freelander 2.2L Diesel · MY05 MOM
2008 Land Rover Freelander (2.2L, diesel). First registered 10 Jul 2008. Recorded mileage 161,001 miles. MOT valid until 25 Jan 2027. Taxed until 01 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER FREELANDER
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jun 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 161,001 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MY05 MOM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/01/2026
- 161,001 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MY05 MOM 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 (MY05 MOM) between January 2022 and January 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 9 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Steering (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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.
MY05 MOM Mileage History
- 22/01/2022142,792 mi
- 24/01/2023149,287 mi+6,495 mi
- 24/01/2024153,499 mi+4,212 mi
- 22/01/2025157,477 mi+3,978 mi
- 26/01/2026161,001 mi+3,524 mi
Average of roughly 4,539 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: Excellent
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