2008 Land Rover Freelander 2.2L Diesel · WG57 AXU
2008 Land Rover Freelander (2.2L, diesel). First registered 05 Jan 2008. Recorded mileage 239,926 miles. MOT valid until 20 Oct 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER FREELANDER
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 239,926 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WG57 AXU Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/09/2026
- 239,926 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (21 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WG57 AXU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Land Rover Freelander (WG57 AXU) between December 2010 and September 2026.
The record contains 17 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 24 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (21 issues), Bodywork (10 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Suspension (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 64 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: “Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”.
WG57 AXU Mileage History
- 16/12/201043,533 mi
- 09/01/201264,015 mi+20,482 mi
- 27/09/201269,906 mi+5,891 mi
- 24/09/201389,188 mi+19,282 mi
- 16/09/2014105,726 mi+16,538 mi
- 29/08/2015121,020 mi+15,294 mi
- 15/09/2016143,126 mi+22,106 mi
- 21/09/2016143,326 mi+200 mi
- 01/09/2017159,561 mi+16,235 mi
- 13/09/2018178,914 mi+19,353 mi
- 25/09/2019196,480 mi+17,566 mi
- 25/09/2019196,480 mi
- 04/09/2020205,086 mi+8,606 mi
- 07/09/2020205,166 mi+80 mi
- 18/09/2021210,100 mi+4,934 mi
- 22/09/2021210,195 mi+95 mi
- 21/09/2022215,434 mi+5,239 mi
- 12/09/2023220,941 mi+5,507 mi
- 14/09/2023220,966 mi+25 mi
- 21/09/2024226,684 mi+5,718 mi
- 22/10/2024226,717 mi+33 mi
- 03/10/2025233,067 mi+6,350 mi
- 24/09/2026239,926 mi+6,859 mi
Average of roughly 12,451 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Land Rover Freelander 2
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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