Land Rover Freelander
Red · Diesel · 2008 · 2,179 cc
L5 EADMOT history
L5 EAD is a red diesel Land Rover Freelander first used on 5 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 12 Mar 2027 and it has passed 16 of 19 MOT tests, with 106,988 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 12 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 106,988 mi
- At MOT on 12 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 19
- 16 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 4,960 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L5 EAD
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Freelander
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,179 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 5 Mar 2008
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 12 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 12 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L5 EAD was last recorded at 106,988 miles on 12 Mar 2026, 3,770 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Mar 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 103,218 miles · 13 Mar 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 3,770 miles
- Average per year
- 4,960 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 106,988 miles
- 2025 – 103,218 miles
- 2024 – 97,868 miles
- 2023 – 93,189 miles
- 2022 – 90,104 miles
- 2021 – 86,591 miles
- 2020 – 82,816 miles
- 2019 – 78,460 miles
- 2018 – 74,679 miles
- 2017 – 70,597 miles
- 2016 – 66,072 miles
- 2015 – 61,414 miles
- 2014 – 58,017 miles
- 2013 – 49,768 miles
- 2012 – 40,926 miles
- 2011 – 32,469 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass106,988 miles
- MinorNearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
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 Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Full MOT history
19 tests since 3 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass106,988 miles (+3,770)1 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 106,988 miles
- Test number
- 660694303496
- MinorNearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass103,218 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 103,218 miles
- Test number
- 799047729125
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail103,218 miles (+5,350)1 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 103,218 miles
- Test number
- 651123979289
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass97,868 miles (+4,679)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 97,868 miles
- Test number
- 229245324940
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
- AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
Pass93,189 miles (+3,085)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 93,189 miles
- Test number
- 556372067669
- AdvisoryMacpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened all four (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass90,104 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 90,104 miles
- Test number
- 234017558368
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail90,103 miles (+3,512)1 dangerous1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 90,103 miles
- Test number
- 163166400506
- DangerousOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass86,591 miles (+3,775)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 86,591 miles
- Test number
- 523925322360
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass82,816 miles (+4,356)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 82,816 miles
- Test number
- 917391167202
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass78,460 miles (+3,781)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 78,460 miles
- Test number
- 689852510385
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass74,679 miles (+4,082)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 74,679 miles
- Test number
- 617499826367
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass70,597 miles (+19)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 70,597 miles
- Test number
- 103629833889
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail70,578 miles (+4,506)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 70,578 miles
- Test number
- 394463223370
- FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Pass66,072 miles (+4,658)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 66,072 miles
- Test number
- 476065564054
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass61,414 miles (+3,397)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 61,414 miles
- Test number
- 527437755043
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass58,017 miles (+8,249)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 5 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 58,017 miles
- Test number
- 146173064053
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass49,768 miles (+8,842)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 49,768 miles
- Test number
- 105142043024
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass40,926 miles (+8,457)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 40,926 miles
- Test number
- 448765462082
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass32,469 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 32,469 miles
- Test number
- 808312661030
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L5 EAD
- Does L5 EAD currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L5 EAD is valid until 12 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L5 EAD?
- The MOT on L5 EAD is valid until 12 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L5 EAD done?
- L5 EAD was recorded at 106,988 miles at its MOT on 12 Mar 2026, an average of 4,960 miles a year.
- Has L5 EAD ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L5 EAD has failed 3 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Mar 2025.
- Has the mileage on L5 EAD 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 L5 EAD find?
- L5 EAD passed its latest MOT on 12 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 9 advisories: nearside rear brake hose slightly twisted; front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 7 more.
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