2008 Land Rover Freelander 2.2L Diesel · S12 NXB
2008 Land Rover Freelander (2.2L, diesel). First registered 17 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 131,888 miles. MOT expired on 06 Jul 2024.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER FREELANDER
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 06 Jul 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 131,888 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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S12 NXB Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/07/2023
- 131,888 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
S12 NXB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Land Rover Freelander (S12 NXB) between June 2023 and July 2023.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 07 July 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
S12 NXB Mileage History
- 29/06/2023131,687 mi
- 07/07/2023131,888 mi+201 mi
Average of roughly 8,998 miles per year across 2 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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