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Silver · Diesel · 2007 · 2,179 cc

L8 RCLMOT history

L8 RCL is a silver diesel Land Rover Freelander first used on 23 Mar 2007. Its MOT is valid until 1 Jun 2027 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 105,400 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 May 2026.

L8 RCL silver Land Rover Freelander – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 1 Jun 2027
Mileage
105,400 mi
At MOT on 27 May 2026
MOT tests
25
16 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,196 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L8 RCL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Freelander
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,179 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
23 Mar 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
27 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L8 RCL was last recorded at 105,400 miles on 27 May 2026, 1,820 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
103,580 miles · 19 May 2025
Between the last two tests
1,820 miles
Average per year
4,196 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 105,400 miles
  • 2025 – 103,580 miles
  • 2024 – 101,438 miles
  • 2023 – 100,414 miles
  • 2022 – 99,266 miles
  • 2021 – 98,846 miles
  • 2020 – 97,949 miles
  • 2019 – 96,905 miles
  • 2017 – 96,894 miles
  • 2016 – 95,540 miles
  • 2015 – 91,974 miles
  • 2014 – 88,123 miles
  • 2013 – 83,823 miles
  • 2012 – 70,754 miles
  • 2011 – 56,319 miles
  • 2010 – 36,786 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass105,400 miles
  • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear rear brake discs have light corrosion

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

25 tests since 19 Jan 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass105,400 miles (+1,820)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    105,400 miles
    Test number
    867149052026
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear rear brake discs have light corrosion
  2. Pass103,580 miles (+2,142)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    103,580 miles
    Test number
    146579014027
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  3. Pass101,438 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    101,438 miles
    Test number
    676457087619

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail101,438 miles (+1,024)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,438 miles
    Test number
    486060046697
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass100,414 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    100,414 miles
    Test number
    719896594673

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail100,414 miles (+1,148)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,414 miles
    Test number
    475807861116
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass99,266 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    99,266 miles
    Test number
    267313313861

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail99,266 miles (+420)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,266 miles
    Test number
    566704217204
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  9. Pass98,846 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    98,846 miles
    Test number
    839551803914

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail98,846 miles (+897)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,846 miles
    Test number
    475837790938
    • DangerousPower steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  11. Pass97,949 miles (+1,044)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2021
    Odometer
    97,949 miles
    Test number
    566357317573
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  12. Pass96,905 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    96,905 miles
    Test number
    225654314189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail96,905 miles (+11)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,905 miles
    Test number
    358777152850
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryPassenger side mirror damaged
  14. Pass96,894 miles (+1,354)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    96,894 miles
    Test number
    572212954595
    • AdvisoryHas over plates fitted
  15. Pass95,540 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    95,540 miles
    Test number
    470802746008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail95,540 miles (+3,566)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,540 miles
    Test number
    467254278074
    • Repaired at testTrailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)
  17. Pass91,974 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    91,974 miles
    Test number
    572100146651

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail91,974 miles (+3,851)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,974 miles
    Test number
    890500681591
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
  19. Fail88,123 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,123 miles
    Test number
    137831334265
    • Repaired at testFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
  20. Pass88,123 miles (+4,300)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    88,123 miles
    Test number
    877531234284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass83,823 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    83,823 miles
    Test number
    546045733234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail83,822 miles (+13,068)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,822 miles
    Test number
    317331833453
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
  23. Pass70,754 miles (+14,435)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2013
    Odometer
    70,754 miles
    Test number
    418587532111
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteMinor oil leak
    • NoteRear differential has slight oil leak
  24. Pass56,319 miles (+19,533)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    56,319 miles
    Test number
    235396401425

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass36,786 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    36,786 miles
    Test number
    970859810003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L8 RCL

Does L8 RCL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L8 RCL is valid until 1 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on L8 RCL?
The MOT on L8 RCL is valid until 1 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L8 RCL done?
L8 RCL was recorded at 105,400 miles at its MOT on 27 May 2026, an average of 4,196 miles a year.
Has L8 RCL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L8 RCL has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 17 May 2024.
Has the mileage on L8 RCL 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 RCL find?
L8 RCL passed its latest MOT on 27 May 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: offside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; rear rear brake discs have light corrosion.

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