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Land Rover Freelander

Black · Diesel · 2007 · 2,179 cc

L8 FYEMOT history

L8 FYE is a black diesel Land Rover Freelander first used on 29 Nov 2007. Its MOT is valid until 2 May 2027 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 157,998 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Apr 2026.

L8 FYE 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 2 May 2027
Mileage
157,998 mi
At MOT on 22 Apr 2026
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,073 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L8 FYE
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
29 Nov 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 May 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L8 FYE was last recorded at 157,998 miles on 22 Apr 2026, 19 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
157,979 miles · 21 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
19 miles
Average per year
7,073 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 157,998 miles
  • 2025 – 146,826 miles
  • 2024 – 146,775 miles
  • 2023 – 140,930 miles
  • 2022 – 132,739 miles
  • 2021 – 122,079 miles
  • 2020 – 112,517 miles
  • 2019 – 107,792 miles
  • 2018 – 106,149 miles
  • 2017 – 104,700 miles
  • 2016 – 100,743 miles
  • 2015 – 96,829 miles
  • 2014 – 89,825 miles
  • 2013 – 80,648 miles
  • 2012 – 72,767 miles
  • 2011 – 63,262 miles
  • 2010 – 48,739 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass157,998 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords can't tell how deep100% (5.2.3 (d) (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
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 8 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

23 tests since 10 Nov 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass157,998 miles (+19)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2027
    Odometer
    157,998 miles
    Test number
    206005003387
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords can't tell how deep100% (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Fail157,979 miles (+11,153)1 dangerous6 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,979 miles
    Test number
    262515517682
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords split's to tyre (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brake performance unable to be tested rear brake pads (1.2.1 (g))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords can't tell how deep100% (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. Pass146,826 miles (+44)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2026
    Odometer
    146,826 miles
    Test number
    693340467808
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
  4. Fail146,782 miles (+7)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,782 miles
    Test number
    445847274472
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  5. Fail146,775 miles (+5,845)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,775 miles
    Test number
    844570195784
    • MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front dust gard adrift catching wheel
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  6. Pass140,930 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    140,930 miles
    Test number
    442121103123
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  7. Fail140,930 miles (+8,191)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,930 miles
    Test number
    493270522246
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  8. Pass132,739 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    132,739 miles
    Test number
    720543484403
    • 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  9. Fail132,739 miles (+10,660)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,739 miles
    Test number
    520077564275
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  10. Pass122,079 miles (+9,562)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    122,079 miles
    Test number
    950198326243
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  11. Pass112,517 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    112,517 miles
    Test number
    416872002060
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bushes both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  12. Fail112,517 miles (+4,725)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,517 miles
    Test number
    696397245571
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bushes both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  13. Pass107,792 miles (+1,643)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    107,792 miles
    Test number
    848740083286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass106,149 miles (+1,449)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    106,149 miles
    Test number
    725704439087
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  15. Pass104,700 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    104,700 miles
    Test number
    929858982039
    • AdvisoryNearside Front steering rack/rack end has play
    • AdvisoryRear handbrake cable outer casings deteriorated
  16. Fail104,698 miles (+3,955)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,698 miles
    Test number
    728304777999
    • FailureDirection indicator incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureRear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureService brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front steering rack/rack end has play
    • AdvisoryRear handbrake cable outer casings deteriorated
  17. Pass100,743 miles (+3,914)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    100,743 miles
    Test number
    933858370592

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass96,829 miles (+7,004)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    96,829 miles
    Test number
    381841727768
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryPhone holder on windscreen
  19. Pass89,825 miles (+9,177)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    89,825 miles
    Test number
    887213134308

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass80,648 miles (+7,881)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    80,648 miles
    Test number
    336433633327

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass72,767 miles (+9,505)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    72,767 miles
    Test number
    856458322395

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass63,262 miles (+14,523)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    63,262 miles
    Test number
    406246701462
    • AdvisoryNearside 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)
  23. Pass48,739 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    48,739 miles
    Test number
    660914110369

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L8 FYE

Does L8 FYE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L8 FYE is valid until 2 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on L8 FYE?
The MOT on L8 FYE is valid until 2 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L8 FYE done?
L8 FYE was recorded at 157,998 miles at its MOT on 22 Apr 2026, an average of 7,073 miles a year.
Has L8 FYE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L8 FYE has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on L8 FYE 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 L8 FYE find?
L8 FYE passed its latest MOT on 22 Apr 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside rear tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords can't tell how deep100%; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 1 more.

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