2008 Land Rover Freelander 2.2L Diesel · RF08 THZ
2008 Land Rover Freelander (2.2L, diesel). First registered 15 Jul 2008. Recorded mileage 225,561 miles. MOT valid until 20 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER FREELANDER
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 225,561 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RF08 THZ Key Findings
- 19 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/04/2026
- 225,561 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RF08 THZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
19 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Land Rover Freelander (RF08 THZ) between June 2011 and April 2026.
The record contains 15 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 22 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (12 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Steering (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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: “Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
RF08 THZ Mileage History
- 22/06/201174,629 mi
- 23/06/201291,979 mi+17,350 mi
- 02/07/2013104,881 mi+12,902 mi
- 20/06/2014116,448 mi+11,567 mi
- 30/06/2015129,485 mi+13,037 mi
- 13/07/2016141,369 mi+11,884 mi
- 30/06/2017151,282 mi+9,913 mi
- 11/07/2017151,313 mi+31 mi
- 28/06/2018158,963 mi+7,650 mi
- 28/06/2018158,963 mi
- 05/07/2019167,273 mi+8,310 mi
- 06/01/2021178,859 mi+11,586 mi
- 04/02/2022185,679 mi+6,820 mi
- 24/01/2023194,271 mi+8,592 mi
- 19/01/2024202,653 mi+8,382 mi
- 19/01/2024202,654 mi+1 mi
- 17/01/2025211,261 mi+8,607 mi
- 21/04/2026225,559 mi+14,298 mi
- 22/04/2026225,561 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 10,175 miles per year across 19 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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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