2008 Land Rover Freelander 2.2L Diesel · SL08 VLF
2008 Land Rover Freelander (2.2L, diesel). First registered 01 May 2008. Recorded mileage 148,484 miles. MOT expired on 14 Sept 2023. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER FREELANDER
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 Sept 2023
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 148,484 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
SL08 VLF Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 14/09/2023
- 148,484 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 16 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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SL08 VLF Mileage History
- 07/09/2021129,990 mi
- 16/09/2022136,835 mi+6,845 mi
- 16/09/2022136,835 mi
- 14/09/2023148,484 mi+11,649 mi
Average of roughly 9,167 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
SL08 VLF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Land Rover Freelander (SL08 VLF) between September 2021 and September 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 14 September 2023 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (7 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Brakes (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.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))”; “Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users fuel filler neck leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))”.
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