2008 Land Rover Freelander 2.2L Diesel · YN08 UZS
2008 Land Rover Freelander (2.2L, diesel). First registered 14 May 2008. Recorded mileage 136,949 miles. MOT valid until 21 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER FREELANDER
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Sheffield
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 136,949 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YN08 UZS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/07/2026
- 136,949 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YN08 UZS 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 (YN08 UZS) between March 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 (10 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 27 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 Macpherson strut likely to become detached play detected when on the ramp but not when jacked up. noise bad”; “Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear of engine (6.1.2 (a))”; “Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak by exhaust manifold rear of engine (8.2.2.1 (b))”.
YN08 UZS Mileage History
- 22/03/2024122,649 mi
- 14/04/2025129,587 mi+6,938 mi
- 25/04/2025129,613 mi+26 mi
- 25/06/2026136,753 mi+7,140 mi
- 23/07/2026136,949 mi+196 mi
Average of roughly 6,123 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: Average
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- DPF and EGR Issues (Diesel)Moderate
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