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Land Rover Freelander

Black · Diesel · 2008 · 2,179 cc

LB08 VWLMOT history

LB08 VWL is a black diesel Land Rover Freelander first used on 16 Jul 2008. Its MOT expired on 21 Apr 2025 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 240,916 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Apr 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 21 Apr 2025
Mileage
240,916 mi
At MOT on 22 Apr 2024
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
13,536 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB08 VWL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Freelander
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,179 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
16 Jul 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Apr 2025
Latest MOT test
22 Apr 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB08 VWL was last recorded at 240,916 miles on 22 Apr 2024, 4,033 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jul 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
236,883 miles · 7 Jul 2023
Between the last two tests
4,033 miles
Average per year
13,536 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 240,916 miles
  • 2023 – 236,883 miles
  • 2022 – 226,372 miles
  • 2021 – 220,112 miles
  • 2020 – 208,412 miles
  • 2019 – 198,437 miles
  • 2018 – 185,238 miles
  • 2017 – 165,833 miles
  • 2016 – 146,326 miles
  • 2015 – 127,175 miles
  • 2014 – 116,792 miles
  • 2013 – 101,468 miles
  • 2012 – 85,255 miles
  • 2011 – 66,885 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass240,916 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (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.

  • Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor6 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Rear diff damp with oil

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2021

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Slight free play in parking brake lever

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

21 tests since 14 Jun 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass240,916 miles (+4,033)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    240,916 miles
    Test number
    147489423309
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass236,883 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    236,883 miles
    Test number
    713552047518
    • AdvisorySlight free play in parking brake lever

  3. Fail236,883 miles (+10,511)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    236,883 miles
    Test number
    433877683120
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySlight free play in parking brake lever

  4. Pass226,372 miles (+6,260)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    226,372 miles
    Test number
    424832264115
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power Steering Pipe going in the rack is corroding
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass220,112 miles (+144)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    220,112 miles
    Test number
    780855016112
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine oil reading minimum on dipstick
    • AdvisoryRear diff damp with oil

  6. Fail219,968 miles (+11,556)3 dangerous2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    219,968 miles
    Test number
    200419194132
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine oil reading minimum on dipstick
    • AdvisoryRear diff damp with oil

  7. Pass208,412 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    208,412 miles
    Test number
    679424611000
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear diff damp with oil

  8. Fail208,412 miles (+9,975)2 dangerous1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    208,412 miles
    Test number
    859633695565
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear diff damp with oil

  9. Pass198,437 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    198,437 miles
    Test number
    905342977875
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Fail198,437 miles (+13,199)1 dangerous1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    198,437 miles
    Test number
    735926794811
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

  11. Pass185,238 miles (+277)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    185,238 miles
    Test number
    487179470465
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded near steering rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on 1.5mm limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Fail184,961 miles (+19,128)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    184,961 miles
    Test number
    135276304904
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn very rusty inner surface,pads 60% worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded near steering rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on 1.5mm limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass165,833 miles (+19,507)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    165,833 miles
    Test number
    751517856807

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass146,326 miles (+19,151)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    146,326 miles
    Test number
    520554669435

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass127,175 miles (+3,487)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    127,175 miles
    Test number
    107150100942

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail123,688 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,688 miles
    Test number
    278793005162
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteRear axle has oil leak

  17. Pass123,688 miles (+6,896)1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    123,688 miles
    Test number
    686013305198
    • NoteRear axle has oil leak

  18. Pass116,792 miles (+15,324)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    116,792 miles
    Test number
    338914194064
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  19. Pass101,468 miles (+16,213)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    101,468 miles
    Test number
    456895083033
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteSill covers fitted

  20. Pass85,255 miles (+18,370)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    85,255 miles
    Test number
    755424002148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass66,885 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    66,885 miles
    Test number
    626255061117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB08 VWL

Does LB08 VWL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB08 VWL expired on 21 Apr 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB08 VWL?
The MOT on LB08 VWL expired on 21 Apr 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB08 VWL done?
LB08 VWL was recorded at 240,916 miles at its MOT on 22 Apr 2024, an average of 13,536 miles a year.
Has LB08 VWL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB08 VWL has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jul 2023.
Has the mileage on LB08 VWL 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 LB08 VWL find?
LB08 VWL passed its latest MOT on 22 Apr 2024 with 2 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive; rear coil spring corroded both.

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