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2008 Land Rover Freelander 2.2L Diesel · SW08 LBV

SW08 LBV

2008 Land Rover Freelander (2.2L, diesel). First registered 27 Jun 2008. Recorded mileage 117,511 miles. MOT expired on 01 Jul 2026.

Make & Model
LAND ROVER FREELANDER
Year / Origin
2008 · Aberdeen
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Expired on 01 Jul 2026
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
117,511 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 2.2L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 01 Jul 2026
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
2008
Engine
2179cc

SW08 LBV Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 02/07/2025
  • 117,511 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 3 historical MOT failures
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
30
/ 100 · Poor
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Poor

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
✗ Poor MOT pass rate (40%)
! Older vehicle
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SW08 LBV Mileage History

  1. 30/01/202494,827 mi
  2. 01/02/202494,835 mi+8 mi
  3. 20/02/2025115,075 mi+20,240 mi
  4. 02/07/2025117,511 mi+2,436 mi
  5. 02/07/2025117,511 mi

Average of roughly 15,975 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

SW08 LBV MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 15 Apr 2026, 17:56
MOT Analysis

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 (SW08 LBV) between January 2024 and July 2025.

The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.

The most recent test on 02 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

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