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Land Rover Freelander

Black · Diesel · 2008 · 2,179 cc

DSW 821MOT history

DSW 821 is a black diesel Land Rover Freelander first used on 29 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 28 Sept 2027 and it has passed 16 of 19 MOT tests, with 133,034 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Sept 2026.

DSW 821 black Land Rover Freelander – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Land Rover Freelander, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 28 Sept 2027
Mileage
133,034 mi
At MOT on 3 Sept 2026
MOT tests
19
16 passed · 3 failed
Per year
6,214 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
DSW 821
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Land Rover
Model
Freelander
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,179 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
29 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

DSW 821 was last recorded at 133,034 miles on 3 Sept 2026, 8,010 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
125,024 miles · 29 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
8,010 miles
Average per year
6,214 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 133,034 miles
  • 2025 – 125,024 miles
  • 2024 – 121,401 miles
  • 2023 – 118,867 miles
  • 2022 – 115,298 miles
  • 2021 – 112,941 miles
  • 2020 – 110,199 miles
  • 2019 – 108,700 miles
  • 2018 – 102,355 miles
  • 2017 – 100,598 miles
  • 2016 – 99,093 miles
  • 2015 – 95,942 miles
  • 2014 – 85,565 miles
  • 2013 – 69,969 miles
  • 2012 – 49,313 miles
  • 2011 – 37,177 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass133,034 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive and weep around steering system/components (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

19 tests since 1 Apr 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass133,034 miles (+8,010)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    133,034 miles
    Test number
    289163172368
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive and weep around steering system/components (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass125,024 miles (+3,623)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    125,024 miles
    Test number
    485131361309
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working center (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both fronts, rear mounting bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass121,401 miles (+2,534)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    121,401 miles
    Test number
    433150386531
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass118,867 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    118,867 miles
    Test number
    669736291782
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess handbrake cable (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  5. Fail118,867 miles (+3,569)1 repaired9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,867 miles
    Test number
    954740015377
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess handbrake cable (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  6. Pass115,298 miles (+2,357)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    115,298 miles
    Test number
    884341281580
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  7. Pass112,941 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    112,941 miles
    Test number
    172349087803
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Fail112,941 miles (+2,742)5 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,941 miles
    Test number
    697898423215
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass110,199 miles (+1,499)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    110,199 miles
    Test number
    889785559592
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  10. Pass108,700 miles (+6,345)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    108,700 miles
    Test number
    205913121815
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both rears (5.3.2 (b))

  11. Pass102,355 miles (+1,757)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    102,355 miles
    Test number
    281773195102
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  12. Pass100,598 miles (+1,505)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    100,598 miles
    Test number
    436060941881
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass99,093 miles (+3,151)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    99,093 miles
    Test number
    745500135844
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass95,942 miles (+10,377)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    95,942 miles
    Test number
    575120495130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass85,565 miles6 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    85,565 miles
    Test number
    308620194092
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteFront wiper blades leave slight smear.
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  16. Fail85,565 miles (+15,596)1 repaired6 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,565 miles
    Test number
    805100794011
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteFront wiper blades leave slight smear.
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  17. Pass69,969 miles (+20,656)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    69,969 miles
    Test number
    418397563000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass49,313 miles (+12,136)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    49,313 miles
    Test number
    725189962090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass37,177 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    37,177 miles
    Test number
    947131491047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about DSW 821

What vehicle is registration DSW 821 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show DSW 821 on a black diesel Land Rover Freelander first used on 29 Mar 2008. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does DSW 821 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on DSW 821 is valid until 28 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on DSW 821?
The MOT on DSW 821 is valid until 28 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has DSW 821 done?
DSW 821 was recorded at 133,034 miles at its MOT on 3 Sept 2026, an average of 6,214 miles a year.
Has DSW 821 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. DSW 821 has failed 3 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on DSW 821 ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on DSW 821 find?
DSW 821 passed its latest MOT on 3 Sept 2026 with 4 advisories: offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; oil leak, but not excessive; oil leak, but not excessive and weep around steering system/components, and 1 more.

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