2008 Land Rover Freelander 2.2L Diesel · WR57 XEZ
2008 Land Rover Freelander (2.2L, diesel). First registered 25 Jan 2008. Recorded mileage 74,760 miles. MOT expired on 22 Aug 2025.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER FREELANDER
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Bristol
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 22 Aug 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 74,760 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WR57 XEZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/08/2024
- 74,760 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WR57 XEZ 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 (WR57 XEZ) between August 2022 and August 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 23 August 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
WR57 XEZ Mileage History
- 12/08/202262,186 mi
- 10/08/202366,304 mi+4,118 mi
- 11/08/202366,312 mi+8 mi
- 21/08/202474,760 mi+8,448 mi
- 23/08/202474,760 mi
Average of roughly 6,187 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: Below Average
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