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Land Rover Freelander

Red · Diesel · 2013 · 2,179 cc

J8 LDRMOT history

J8 LDR is a red diesel Land Rover Freelander first used on 16 Jan 2013. Its MOT is valid until 12 Oct 2027 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 160,593 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Oct 2026.

J8 LDR red 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 12 Oct 2027
Mileage
160,593 mi
At MOT on 8 Oct 2026
MOT tests
14
12 passed · 2 failed
Per year
12,178 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J8 LDR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Freelander
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,179 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
16 Jan 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

J8 LDR was last recorded at 160,593 miles on 8 Oct 2026, 17,233 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
143,360 miles · 23 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
17,233 miles
Average per year
12,178 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 160,593 miles
  • 2025 – 143,360 miles
  • 2024 – 130,944 miles
  • 2023 – 117,671 miles
  • 2022 – 104,187 miles
  • 2021 – 95,238 miles
  • 2020 – 87,004 miles
  • 2019 – 72,777 miles
  • 2018 – 56,185 miles
  • 2017 – 39,964 miles
  • 2016 – 29,889 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass160,593 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

14 tests since 14 Jan 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass160,593 miles (+17,233)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    160,593 miles
    Test number
    586331160704

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass143,360 miles (+68)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    143,360 miles
    Test number
    714387910943
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Fail143,292 miles (+12,348)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,292 miles
    Test number
    517108265946
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Pass130,944 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    130,944 miles
    Test number
    904497257672

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail130,930 miles (+13,259)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,930 miles
    Test number
    283066952546
    • DangerousNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Pass117,671 miles (+13,484)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    117,671 miles
    Test number
    639624513939
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass104,187 miles (+8,949)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    104,187 miles
    Test number
    915410015376

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass95,238 miles (+8,234)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    95,238 miles
    Test number
    876250733751
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass87,004 miles (+14,227)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    87,004 miles
    Test number
    156166346015
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  10. Pass72,777 miles (+16,592)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    72,777 miles
    Test number
    664727348153
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  11. Pass56,185 miles (+5,984)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    56,185 miles
    Test number
    976659816788

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass50,201 miles (+10,237)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    50,201 miles
    Test number
    513688955141
    • AdvisoryRear brake disks slightly worn
    • AdvisoryUnderside dirty not allowing for full inspection of some components
  13. Pass39,964 miles (+10,075)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    39,964 miles
    Test number
    730947555232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass29,889 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    29,889 miles
    Test number
    689932584064
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin very close to limit (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyre's edges slightly worn

Questions about J8 LDR

Does J8 LDR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J8 LDR is valid until 12 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on J8 LDR?
The MOT on J8 LDR is valid until 12 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has J8 LDR done?
J8 LDR was recorded at 160,593 miles at its MOT on 8 Oct 2026, an average of 12,178 miles a year.
Has J8 LDR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J8 LDR has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on J8 LDR 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 J8 LDR find?
J8 LDR passed its latest MOT on 8 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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