2008 Land Rover Freelander 2.2L Diesel · OA08 DAD
2008 Land Rover Freelander (2.2L, diesel). First registered 19 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 164,663 miles. MOT valid until 01 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER FREELANDER
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Oxford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 164,663 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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OA08 DAD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/06/2026
- 164,663 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
OA08 DAD 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 (OA08 DAD) between July 2022 and June 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 10 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (3 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). 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.
OA08 DAD Mileage History
- 01/07/2022136,014 mi
- 19/06/2023143,995 mi+7,981 mi
- 21/06/2024151,350 mi+7,355 mi
- 09/06/2025156,894 mi+5,544 mi
- 03/06/2026164,663 mi+7,769 mi
Average of roughly 7,302 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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