
Land Rover Freelander
Black · Diesel · 2010 · 2,179 cc
L18 SAJMOT history
L18 SAJ is a black diesel Land Rover Freelander first used on 27 Sept 2010. Its MOT is valid until 28 Aug 2027 and it has passed 13 of 20 MOT tests, with 176,484 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Aug 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 28 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 176,484 mi
- At MOT on 25 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 20
- 13 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 10,351 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L18 SAJ
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Freelander
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,179 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2010
- First used
- 27 Sept 2010
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 28 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 25 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L18 SAJ was last recorded at 176,484 miles on 25 Aug 2026, 7,534 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Aug 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 168,950 miles · 29 Aug 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 7,534 miles
- Average per year
- 10,351 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 176,484 miles
- 2025 – 168,950 miles
- 2024 – 160,777 miles
- 2023 – 145,468 miles
- 2022 – 137,277 miles
- 2021 – 129,914 miles
- 2020 – 122,615 miles
- 2018 – 109,428 miles
- 2017 – 98,877 miles
- 2016 – 80,410 miles
- 2015 – 64,950 miles
- 2014 – 54,005 miles
- 2013 – 42,585 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryBoth rear arches slightly corroded by spring mounts
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded Slightly (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
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.
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources
Minor2 MOTs, 2025
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Rear exhaust heat shield insecure
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both Fronts
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Full MOT history
20 tests since 17 Sept 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass176,484 miles (+7,534)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 176,484 miles
- Test number
- 385637819822
- AdvisoryBoth rear arches slightly corroded by spring mounts
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded Slightly (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass168,950 miles1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 168,950 miles
- Test number
- 551729515617
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- 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 Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shield insecure
Fail168,950 miles (+8,173)3 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 168,950 miles
- Test number
- 398715992261
- MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- 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 Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shield insecure
Pass160,777 miles8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 160,777 miles
- Test number
- 348190459399
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin Both Fronts Inners Near Limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryEngine Oil Seepage
- AdvisoryMacpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Front Top Mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread Low on Outer Half (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread Near Limit (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear rear parking brake only just past efficiencies
Fail160,776 miles (+15,308)1 dangerous2 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 160,776 miles
- Test number
- 271534831091
- DangerousBrake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both Rears Inners (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorDirection indicator incorrect colour Both Fronts Faded (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin Both Fronts Inners Near Limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryEngine Oil Seepage
- AdvisoryMacpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Front Top Mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread Low on Outer Half (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread Near Limit (5.2.3 (e))
Pass145,468 miles (+99)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 145,468 miles
- Test number
- 844037051231
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Fronts Inner Surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin Both Rears Inners (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured Both Fronts (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryExhaust Rear Silencer Metal Heat Shroud Loose/Rattling
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Badly Worn to Near Limit on Outer Edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisorySlight Oil Leak Rear of Engine
- AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both Rear Suspension Top Mount Areas Starting to Corrode (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Fail145,369 miles (+8,092)1 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 145,369 miles
- Test number
- 640273245382
- MajorHeadlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test
Pass137,277 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 137,277 miles
- Test number
- 524252586649
- AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured Both Fronts (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryExhaust Rear Metal Heat Shroud Loose/Rattling
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Rear of Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail137,277 miles (+7,363)1 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 137,277 miles
- Test number
- 525492883741
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured Both Fronts (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryExhaust Rear Metal Heat Shroud Loose/Rattling
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Rear of Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass129,914 miles (+1)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 129,914 miles
- Test number
- 755155595913
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail129,913 miles (+7,298)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 129,913 miles
- Test number
- 329266079545
- MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass122,615 miles (+13,187)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 122,615 miles
- Test number
- 929169619110
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass109,428 miles (+10,551)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 109,428 miles
- Test number
- 201157211925
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass98,877 miles (+18,467)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 98,877 miles
- Test number
- 367885998935
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)
Pass80,410 miles (+15,460)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 80,410 miles
- Test number
- 757504848738
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass64,950 miles (+63)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 64,950 miles
- Test number
- 705577907988
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail64,887 miles (+10,882)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 64,887 miles
- Test number
- 167984007376
- FailureRegistration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Pass54,005 miles (+11,420)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 54,005 miles
- Test number
- 769880464268
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NoteSmall cut to cords on nearside rear and offside rear tyres
Pass42,585 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 42,585 miles
- Test number
- 166571263249
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail42,585 miles2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 42,585 miles
- Test number
- 897530963215
- FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
- FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Questions about L18 SAJ
- Does L18 SAJ currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L18 SAJ is valid until 28 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L18 SAJ?
- The MOT on L18 SAJ is valid until 28 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L18 SAJ done?
- L18 SAJ was recorded at 176,484 miles at its MOT on 25 Aug 2026, an average of 10,351 miles a year.
- Has L18 SAJ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L18 SAJ has failed 7 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Aug 2025.
- Has the mileage on L18 SAJ 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 L18 SAJ find?
- L18 SAJ passed its latest MOT on 25 Aug 2026 with 4 advisories: both rear arches slightly corroded by spring mounts; nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside rear coil spring corroded slightly, and 1 more.
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