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Land Rover Freelander

Black · Diesel · 2013 · 2,179 cc

J8 LBJMOT history

J8 LBJ is a black diesel Land Rover Freelander first used on 22 Mar 2013. Its MOT is valid until 9 Jan 2027 and it has passed 10 of 13 MOT tests, with 134,262 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jan 2026.

J8 LBJ 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 9 Jan 2027
Mileage
134,262 mi
At MOT on 6 Jan 2026
MOT tests
13
10 passed · 3 failed
Per year
10,320 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J8 LBJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Freelander
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,179 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
22 Mar 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

J8 LBJ was last recorded at 134,262 miles on 6 Jan 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 6 Jan 2026: 134,262 miles, lower than 134,458 miles on 5 Jan 2026.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
134,458 miles · 5 Jan 2026
Average per year
10,320 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 134,262 miles
  • 2025 – 131,578 miles
  • 2024 – 127,106 miles
  • 2023 – 120,174 miles
  • 2021 – 97,291 miles
  • 2020 – 84,008 miles
  • 2019 – 72,528 miles
  • 2018 – 59,211 miles
  • 2017 – 44,694 miles
  • 2016 – 33,591 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass134,262 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryBonnet struts very weakRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

13 tests since 5 Apr 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass134,262 miles (-196)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    134,262 miles
    Test number
    361725153517
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBonnet struts very weak

  2. Fail134,458 miles (+2,880)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,458 miles
    Test number
    811115224401
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBonnet struts very weak

  3. Pass131,578 miles (+4,472)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    131,578 miles
    Test number
    764653257250
    • AdvisoryRear Trailer adapter socket fitted

  4. Pass127,106 miles (+6,932)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    127,106 miles
    Test number
    492044215685
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin ADVISE REPLACEMENT (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  5. Pass120,174 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    120,174 miles
    Test number
    232460842898
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail120,174 miles (+22,883)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,174 miles
    Test number
    293391047103
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass97,291 miles (+13,283)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    97,291 miles
    Test number
    597337654959

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass84,008 miles (+11,480)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    84,008 miles
    Test number
    105335960060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass72,528 miles (+13,317)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    72,528 miles
    Test number
    933732110614

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass59,211 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    59,211 miles
    Test number
    371866130278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail59,206 miles (+14,512)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,206 miles
    Test number
    739931431251
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake hose kinked (3.6.B.4b)
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

  12. Pass44,694 miles (+11,103)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    44,694 miles
    Test number
    996360771699

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass33,591 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    33,591 miles
    Test number
    552495811912

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about J8 LBJ

Does J8 LBJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J8 LBJ is valid until 9 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on J8 LBJ?
The MOT on J8 LBJ is valid until 9 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has J8 LBJ done?
J8 LBJ was recorded at 134,262 miles at its MOT on 6 Jan 2026, an average of 10,320 miles a year.
Has J8 LBJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J8 LBJ has failed 3 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on J8 LBJ ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 6 Jan 2026. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on J8 LBJ find?
J8 LBJ passed its latest MOT on 6 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both; bonnet struts very weak.

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