2008 Land Rover Freelander 2.2L Diesel · PNE 2
2008 Land Rover Freelander (2.2L, diesel). First registered 29 Jan 2008. Recorded mileage 138,984 miles. MOT valid until 10 Feb 2027. Taxed until 01 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER FREELANDER
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Feb 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 138,984 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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PNE 2 Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/02/2026
- 138,984 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PNE 2 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 (PNE 2) between January 2024 and February 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 11 February 2026 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: Lighting (4 issues), Steering (4 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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 Outer Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Outer Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))”.
PNE 2 Mileage History
- 30/01/2024126,018 mi
- 31/01/2024126,018 mi
- 29/01/2025133,772 mi+7,754 mi
- 28/01/2026138,984 mi+5,212 mi
- 11/02/2026138,984 mi
Average of roughly 6,374 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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- Haldex Coupling Pump FailureModerate
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- DPF and EGR Issues (Diesel)Moderate
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