2008 Land Rover Freelander 2.2L Diesel · SM08 DLN
2008 Land Rover Freelander (2.2L, diesel). First registered 30 Apr 2008. Recorded mileage 171,067 miles. MOT valid until 16 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER FREELANDER
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 171,067 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SM08 DLN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/12/2025
- 171,067 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SM08 DLN 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 (SM08 DLN) between November 2022 and December 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 17 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (5 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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 Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))”; “Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”.
SM08 DLN Mileage History
- 10/11/2022156,138 mi
- 20/11/2023165,938 mi+9,800 mi
- 22/11/2024168,432 mi+2,494 mi
- 04/12/2024168,481 mi+49 mi
- 17/12/2025171,067 mi+2,586 mi
Average of roughly 4,814 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: Average
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