2008 Land Rover Freelander 2.2L Diesel · RB03 JUL
2008 Land Rover Freelander (2.2L, diesel). First registered 03 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 144,278 miles. MOT expired on 16 Jul 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER FREELANDER
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 16 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 144,278 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RB03 JUL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/07/2025
- 144,278 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RB03 JUL 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 (RB03 JUL) between July 2023 and July 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 17 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
RB03 JUL Mileage History
- 10/07/2023136,584 mi
- 05/07/2024139,632 mi+3,048 mi
- 05/07/2024139,632 mi
- 16/07/2025144,278 mi+4,646 mi
- 17/07/2025144,278 mi
Average of roughly 3,807 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: Below Average
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- Rear Differential Bearing WhineSerious
Bearings inside the rear diff fail, causing a progressively louder whine.
- Haldex Coupling Pump FailureModerate
The Haldex AWD coupling pump becomes clogged with sludge or its pressure sensor fails, disabling the 4WD system and triggering traction warnings.
- 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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