
Land Rover Freelander
Black · Diesel · 2008 · 2,179 cc
L5 SDWMOT history
L5 SDW is a black diesel Land Rover Freelander first used on 11 Apr 2008. Its MOT is valid until 27 Feb 2027 and it has passed 15 of 16 MOT tests, with 74,558 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Feb 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 27 Feb 2027
- Mileage
- 74,558 mi
- At MOT on 24 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 16
- 15 passed · 1 failed
- Per year
- 3,964 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L5 SDW
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Freelander
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,179 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 11 Apr 2008
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 27 Feb 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 24 Feb 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L5 SDW was last recorded at 74,558 miles on 24 Feb 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Feb 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 74,557 miles · 16 Feb 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 1 miles
- Average per year
- 3,964 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 74,558 miles
- 2025 – 69,435 miles
- 2024 – 66,084 miles
- 2023 – 60,422 miles
- 2021 – 58,703 miles
- 2020 – 57,372 miles
- 2019 – 54,826 miles
- 2018 – 51,439 miles
- 2017 – 47,405 miles
- 2016 – 42,363 miles
- 2015 – 36,238 miles
- 2014 – 30,644 miles
- 2013 – 26,336 miles
- 2012 – 20,767 miles
- 2011 – 15,593 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of testRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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.
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025–2026
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Full MOT history
16 tests since 11 Apr 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass74,558 miles (+1)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2027
- Odometer
- 74,558 miles
- Test number
- 286153815120
- AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
Fail74,557 miles (+5,122)1 dangerous4 major1 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 74,557 miles
- Test number
- 465905310625
- DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorFront Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- MajorFront Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
- MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorRear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
- AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake backplate insecure
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
Pass69,435 miles (+3,351)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 69,435 miles
- Test number
- 896298254092
- AdvisoryNo rear seats fitted at time of test
- AdvisoryNoise from inside steering rack but no play
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass66,084 miles (+5,662)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 66,084 miles
- Test number
- 834689971537
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass60,422 miles (+1,719)2 minor
- MOT expiry
- 22 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 60,422 miles
- Test number
- 104342359364
- MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Pass58,703 miles (+1,331)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 58,703 miles
- Test number
- 535595487782
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryBoth front brake disc dust shields deteriorated
- AdvisorySurface corrosion to front and rear suspension but not weakened
Pass57,372 miles (+2,546)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 57,372 miles
- Test number
- 922125931064
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheelarch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheelarch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySlight stiffness in both front suspension top mount bearings
Pass54,826 miles (+3,387)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 54,826 miles
- Test number
- 883926199759
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisorySurface corrosion to rear underside suspension components but not excessive
Pass51,439 miles (+4,034)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 51,439 miles
- Test number
- 808928619449
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass47,405 miles (+5,042)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 47,405 miles
- Test number
- 487190837452
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass42,363 miles (+6,125)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 42,363 miles
- Test number
- 218463117775
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass36,238 miles (+5,594)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 36,238 miles
- Test number
- 947053495071
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass30,644 miles (+4,308)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 30,644 miles
- Test number
- 649898294009
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass26,336 miles (+5,569)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 26,336 miles
- Test number
- 196639993003
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass20,767 miles (+5,174)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 20,767 miles
- Test number
- 906447292012
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass15,593 miles
- MOT expiry
- 11 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 15,593 miles
- Test number
- 367781401119
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L5 SDW
- Does L5 SDW currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L5 SDW is valid until 27 Feb 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L5 SDW?
- The MOT on L5 SDW is valid until 27 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L5 SDW done?
- L5 SDW was recorded at 74,558 miles at its MOT on 24 Feb 2026, an average of 3,964 miles a year.
- Has L5 SDW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L5 SDW has failed 1 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Feb 2026.
- Has the mileage on L5 SDW 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 SDW find?
- L5 SDW passed its latest MOT on 24 Feb 2026 with 5 advisories: central stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 2 more.
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