2008 Land Rover Freelander 2.2L Diesel · TN56 TEX
2008 Land Rover Freelander (2.2L, diesel). First registered 26 Sept 2008. Recorded mileage 169,420 miles. MOT valid until 30 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER FREELANDER
- Year / Origin
- 2008
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 169,420 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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TN56 TEX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/09/2026
- 169,420 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
TN56 TEX 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 (TN56 TEX) between December 2021 and September 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 9 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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.
TN56 TEX Mileage History
- 09/12/2021143,969 mi
- 02/12/2022148,108 mi+4,139 mi
- 14/12/2023153,518 mi+5,410 mi
- 18/12/2024158,755 mi+5,237 mi
- 01/09/2026169,420 mi+10,665 mi
Average of roughly 5,383 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: Good
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