
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
- 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
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.
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
Pass107,792 miles (+1,643)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 107,792 miles
- Test number
- 848740083286
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
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
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
Pass100,743 miles (+3,914)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 100,743 miles
- Test number
- 933858370592
No defects or advisories recorded.
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
Pass89,825 miles (+9,177)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 89,825 miles
- Test number
- 887213134308
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass80,648 miles (+7,881)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 80,648 miles
- Test number
- 336433633327
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass72,767 miles (+9,505)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 72,767 miles
- Test number
- 856458322395
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
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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