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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.

L5 EFY silver 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 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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass147,880 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • 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))

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.

  • 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.

  1. 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))
  2. 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))
  3. 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))
  4. 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
  5. 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
  6. 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
  7. Pass113,793 miles (+15)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    113,793 miles
    Test number
    219948989436

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. 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))
  9. Pass106,012 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    106,012 miles
    Test number
    419463796128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. 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))
  11. Pass105,130 miles (+12,304)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    105,130 miles
    Test number
    543955865608

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass92,826 miles (+11,020)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    92,826 miles
    Test number
    644455980308

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass81,806 miles (+3,906)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    81,806 miles
    Test number
    464005260247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass77,900 miles (+12,389)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    77,900 miles
    Test number
    300242898800

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass65,511 miles (+10,578)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    65,511 miles
    Test number
    299659560702

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass54,933 miles (+9,410)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    54,933 miles
    Test number
    377059105445

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass45,523 miles (+12,954)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    45,523 miles
    Test number
    918834434282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. 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)
  19. Pass18,167 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    18,167 miles
    Test number
    676266602276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. 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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