2008 Land Rover Freelander · 39,701 MOT tests
2008 Land Rover Freelander reliability
2008 Land Rover Freelanders fail 36.6% of first MOT tests, 17% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 7 of 16 Freelander years (39,701 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Land Rover Freelanders: 33.4%)
- 36.6%
- first-time fail rate (all Land Rover Freelanders: 33.4%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 17% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 15
- 130,006
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 15
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 39,701
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2008 against the years either side
- 2007 cars: 16% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2008 car does better)
- 2009 cars: 25% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2008 car does worse)
- Weak spot: steering, 6% of tests fail here (53% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 78% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2008 car carries a 57 plate (January–February 2008), or a 08 plate (March–August 2008), or a 58 plate (September–December 2008).
Common problems
What fails on a 2008 Land Rover Freelander
Fail rate by area
- Suspension15.5%
- Lights and electrics15.3%
- Brakes11.4%
- Steering6%
- Tyres4.5%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors3.8%
- Body, chassis and structure3.6%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Position lamp not working 3.47%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Stop lamp not working 3.03%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Track rod end ball joint excessively worn 2.86%
Worn steering ball joints can affect steering control and safety, so repair is needed before the car is driven.
Coil spring fractured or broken 2.75%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Shock absorber serious fluid leak 2.48%
A shock absorber leaking heavily has likely lost its damping, so the car will handle and brake less safely.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 2.19%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (15.13%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (9.72%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (8.16%) · Sub-frame showing corrosion (7.65%) · Brake pads wearing thin (6.96%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (5.97%)
Other years
Every Land Rover Freelander year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2008 Land Rover Freelander reliable?
2008 Land Rover Freelanders fail 36.6% of first MOT tests, 17% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 7 of 16 Freelander years (39,701 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2008 Land Rover Freelander MOT?
Most often position lamp not working (3.47% of tests), stop lamp not working (3.03% of tests), track rod end ball joint excessively worn (2.86% of tests).
How many miles should a 2008 Land Rover Freelander have done?
At its MOT aged about 15, a typical 2008 Land Rover Freelander shows 130,006 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2008 car?
A car first registered in 2008 carries a 57 plate (January–February 2008), or a 08 plate (March–August 2008), or a 58 plate (September–December 2008).
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