2008 Land Rover Freelander 2.2L Diesel · SW57 KDU
2008 Land Rover Freelander (2.2L, diesel). First registered 11 Feb 2008. Recorded mileage 185,184 miles. MOT valid until 21 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER FREELANDER
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Aberdeen
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 185,184 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SW57 KDU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/07/2026
- 185,184 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (23 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SW57 KDU 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 (SW57 KDU) between May 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 23 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (23 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 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 Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing Arm, body side bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing Arm, body-side bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened Trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))”.
SW57 KDU Mileage History
- 29/05/2024178,523 mi
- 13/06/2025182,635 mi+4,112 mi
- 27/06/2025182,636 mi+1 mi
- 10/07/2026185,182 mi+2,546 mi
- 23/07/2026185,184 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 3,099 miles per year across 5 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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