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Land Rover Freelander

Black · Diesel · 2009 · 2,179 cc

L8 VJFMOT history

L8 VJF is a black diesel Land Rover Freelander first used on 16 Feb 2009. Its MOT is valid until 16 Feb 2027 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 167,761 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Feb 2026.

L8 VJF black Land Rover Freelander – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 16 Feb 2027
Mileage
167,761 mi
At MOT on 12 Feb 2026
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
9,545 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L8 VJF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Freelander
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,179 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
16 Feb 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L8 VJF was last recorded at 167,761 miles on 12 Feb 2026, 318 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
167,443 miles · 5 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
318 miles
Average per year
9,545 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 167,761 miles
  • 2025 – 154,460 miles
  • 2024 – 149,081 miles
  • 2023 – 137,624 miles
  • 2022 – 125,498 miles
  • 2021 – 118,914 miles
  • 2020 – 115,678 miles
  • 2019 – 109,278 miles
  • 2018 – 102,965 miles
  • 2017 – 90,823 miles
  • 2016 – 79,854 miles
  • 2015 – 67,225 miles
  • 2014 – 55,877 miles
  • 2013 – 43,705 miles
  • 2012 – 33,645 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass167,761 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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.

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2014

Full MOT history

22 tests since 25 Jan 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass167,761 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    167,761 miles
    Test number
    500585446931
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail167,761 miles (+318)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,761 miles
    Test number
    601685173041
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail167,443 miles (+12,983)1 dangerous4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,443 miles
    Test number
    296615232556
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass154,460 miles (+5,379)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    154,460 miles
    Test number
    492595954712

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass149,081 miles (+11,457)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    149,081 miles
    Test number
    334495665252
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass137,624 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    137,624 miles
    Test number
    531875418660
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail137,624 miles (+12,126)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,624 miles
    Test number
    218608926402
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass125,498 miles (+6,584)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    125,498 miles
    Test number
    675267846704
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt o-s-r, n-s-r, n-s-f
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension components corroded
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  9. Pass118,914 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    118,914 miles
    Test number
    482825846928
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  10. Fail118,914 miles (+3,236)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,914 miles
    Test number
    161424024189
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  11. Pass115,678 miles (+6,400)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    115,678 miles
    Test number
    330037552659
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

  12. Pass109,278 miles (+6,313)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    109,278 miles
    Test number
    630445461104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass102,965 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    102,965 miles
    Test number
    267554633218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail102,965 miles (+12,142)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,965 miles
    Test number
    987326104251
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  15. Pass90,823 miles (+10,969)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    90,823 miles
    Test number
    735868810914

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass79,854 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    79,854 miles
    Test number
    782317639709

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail79,852 miles (+12,627)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,852 miles
    Test number
    498337883188
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryRear center brake light not working

  18. Pass67,225 miles (+11,348)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    67,225 miles
    Test number
    598889315024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass55,877 miles (+12,172)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    55,877 miles
    Test number
    688502124040
    • 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)

  20. Pass43,705 miles (+10,060)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    43,705 miles
    Test number
    218934123078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass33,645 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    33,645 miles
    Test number
    379535822062
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Fail33,645 miles1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,645 miles
    Test number
    749755522060
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about L8 VJF

Does L8 VJF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L8 VJF is valid until 16 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on L8 VJF?
The MOT on L8 VJF is valid until 16 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L8 VJF done?
L8 VJF was recorded at 167,761 miles at its MOT on 12 Feb 2026, an average of 9,545 miles a year.
Has L8 VJF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L8 VJF has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on L8 VJF 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 VJF find?
L8 VJF passed its latest MOT on 12 Feb 2026 with 2 advisories: offside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.

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