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Land Rover Freelander

Black · Diesel · 2007 · 2,179 cc

L23 EMWMOT history

L23 EMW is a black diesel Land Rover Freelander first used on 28 Sept 2007. Its MOT is valid until 29 May 2027 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 122,526 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 May 2026.

L23 EMW 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 29 May 2027
Mileage
122,526 mi
At MOT on 18 May 2026
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,942 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L23 EMW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Freelander
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,179 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
28 Sept 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 May 2027
Latest MOT test
18 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L23 EMW was last recorded at 122,526 miles on 18 May 2026, 9,183 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
113,343 miles · 30 May 2025
Between the last two tests
9,183 miles
Average per year
5,942 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 122,526 miles
  • 2025 – 113,343 miles
  • 2024 – 108,541 miles
  • 2023 – 105,097 miles
  • 2022 – 100,461 miles
  • 2021 – 97,129 miles
  • 2020 – 93,508 miles
  • 2019 – 89,457 miles
  • 2017 – 81,601 miles
  • 2015 – 69,190 miles
  • 2014 – 56,392 miles
  • 2013 – 47,137 miles
  • 2011 – 38,073 miles
  • 2010 – 30,967 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass122,526 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFuel filler neck has a slight leak
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner tie rod has slight play

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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017

Full MOT history

23 tests since 20 Dec 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass122,526 miles (+9,183)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2027
    Odometer
    122,526 miles
    Test number
    499259144504
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFuel filler neck has a slight leak
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner tie rod has slight play

  2. Pass113,343 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2026
    Odometer
    113,343 miles
    Test number
    663741001709
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Fail113,343 miles (+4,802)1 dangerous1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,343 miles
    Test number
    437306877656
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Pass108,541 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    108,541 miles
    Test number
    755190157433
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold area (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Fail108,539 miles (+3,442)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,539 miles
    Test number
    455500026834
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold area (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass105,097 miles (+4,636)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    105,097 miles
    Test number
    687853773091
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass100,461 miles (+3,332)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    100,461 miles
    Test number
    141715713598

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass97,129 miles (+3,621)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    97,129 miles
    Test number
    904795749772

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass93,508 miles (+4,051)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    93,508 miles
    Test number
    633456629402

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass89,457 miles (+3,636)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    89,457 miles
    Test number
    593557359470

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass85,821 miles (+4,220)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    85,821 miles
    Test number
    838915145057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass81,601 miles (+3,875)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    81,601 miles
    Test number
    813625099487
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  13. Pass77,726 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    77,726 miles
    Test number
    996933005482
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped & corroded (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped & corroded (3.5.1i)

  14. Fail77,726 miles (+8,536)3 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,726 miles
    Test number
    472916769799
    • Repaired at testCentral Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively smearing (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped & corroded (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped & corroded (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass69,190 miles (+5,889)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    69,190 miles
    Test number
    158825873276
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Faces (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail63,301 miles1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,301 miles
    Test number
    619692185069
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Pass63,301 miles (+6,909)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    63,301 miles
    Test number
    855612885024
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Pass56,392 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    56,392 miles
    Test number
    225417954050
    • AdvisoryOffside 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)
    • NoteFront & rear discs rusting across braking surface

  19. Fail56,392 miles (+9,255)1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,392 miles
    Test number
    425877254051
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside 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)
    • NoteFront & rear discs rusting across braking surface

  20. Pass47,137 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    47,137 miles
    Test number
    426852923047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail47,137 miles (+9,064)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,137 miles
    Test number
    817461823037
    • FailureDriver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

  22. Pass38,073 miles (+7,106)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    38,073 miles
    Test number
    278189641367

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass30,967 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    30,967 miles
    Test number
    424864550394
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about L23 EMW

Does L23 EMW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L23 EMW is valid until 29 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on L23 EMW?
The MOT on L23 EMW is valid until 29 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L23 EMW done?
L23 EMW was recorded at 122,526 miles at its MOT on 18 May 2026, an average of 5,942 miles a year.
Has L23 EMW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L23 EMW has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 30 May 2025.
Has the mileage on L23 EMW 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 L23 EMW find?
L23 EMW passed its latest MOT on 18 May 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: offside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; central stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working; fuel filler neck has a slight leak, and 1 more.

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