
Land Rover Freelander
Silver · Diesel · 2009 · 2,179 cc
L5 EFYMOT history
L5 EFY is a silver diesel Land Rover Freelander first used on 4 Sept 2009. Its MOT is valid until 16 Nov 2026 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 147,880 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Nov 2025.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 16 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 147,880 mi
- At MOT on 17 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 20
- 16 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 9,595 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L5 EFY
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Freelander
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,179 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2009
- First used
- 4 Sept 2009
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 16 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 17 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
L5 EFY was last recorded at 147,880 miles on 17 Nov 2025, 8,507 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Oct 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 139,373 miles · 7 Oct 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 8,507 miles
- Average per year
- 9,595 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 147,880 miles
- 2024 – 139,373 miles
- 2023 – 129,548 miles
- 2022 – 120,911 miles
- 2021 – 113,793 miles
- 2020 – 106,012 miles
- 2019 – 92,826 miles
- 2018 – 81,806 miles
- 2017 – 77,900 miles
- 2016 – 65,511 miles
- 2015 – 54,933 miles
- 2014 – 45,523 miles
- 2013 – 32,569 miles
- 2012 – 18,167 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
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 Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Corrosion on front springs / down pipe mount snapped /
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Heavy corrosion on front x rear sub frames / corrosion on all suspension units x under body / engine x under covers x sill covers fitted
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt
Major2 MOTs, 2021–2023
Full MOT history
20 tests since 11 May 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass147,880 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 147,880 miles
- Test number
- 433950504056
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail147,880 miles (+8,507)1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 147,880 miles
- Test number
- 930713341966
- MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass139,373 miles (+9,825)1 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 139,373 miles
- Test number
- 467064488193
- MinorOffside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective broken (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both ns/os - osr showing signs of overheating (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened heavy corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both ns/os - suspension corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive heavy corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Pass129,548 miles (+146)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 129,548 miles
- Test number
- 334450662618
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryCorrosion on front springs / down pipe mount snapped /
- AdvisoryHeavy corrosion on front x rear sub frames / corrosion on all suspension units x under body / engine x under covers x sill covers fitted
Fail129,402 miles (+8,491)3 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 129,402 miles
- Test number
- 803253938568
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryCorrosion on front springs / down pipe mount snapped /
- AdvisoryHeavy corrosion on front x rear sub frames / corrosion on all suspension units x under body / engine x under covers x sill covers fitted
Pass120,911 miles (+7,118)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 120,911 miles
- Test number
- 521761173898
- MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryUnderbody corrosion
Pass113,793 miles (+15)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 113,793 miles
- Test number
- 219948989436
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail113,778 miles (+7,766)3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 113,778 miles
- Test number
- 255778311506
- MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Pass106,012 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 106,012 miles
- Test number
- 419463796128
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail106,012 miles (+882)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 106,012 miles
- Test number
- 625820627295
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass105,130 miles (+12,304)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 105,130 miles
- Test number
- 543955865608
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass92,826 miles (+11,020)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 92,826 miles
- Test number
- 644455980308
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass81,806 miles (+3,906)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 81,806 miles
- Test number
- 464005260247
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass77,900 miles (+12,389)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 77,900 miles
- Test number
- 300242898800
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass65,511 miles (+10,578)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 65,511 miles
- Test number
- 299659560702
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass54,933 miles (+9,410)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 54,933 miles
- Test number
- 377059105445
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass45,523 miles (+12,954)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 45,523 miles
- Test number
- 918834434282
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass32,569 miles (+14,402)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 32,569 miles
- Test number
- 289263693473
- 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)
Pass18,167 miles (+11)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 18,167 miles
- Test number
- 676266602276
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass18,156 miles
- MOT expiry
- 10 May 2013
- Odometer
- 18,156 miles
- Test number
- 756872232172
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L5 EFY
- Does L5 EFY currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L5 EFY is valid until 16 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on L5 EFY?
- The MOT on L5 EFY is valid until 16 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L5 EFY done?
- L5 EFY was recorded at 147,880 miles at its MOT on 17 Nov 2025, an average of 9,595 miles a year.
- Has L5 EFY ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L5 EFY has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Nov 2025.
- Has the mileage on L5 EFY 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 EFY find?
- L5 EFY passed its latest MOT on 17 Nov 2025 with 3 advisories: offside front track rod end ball joint has slight play; offside rear service brake binding but not excessively; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.
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