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Land Rover Freelander

Silver · Diesel · 2008 · 2,179 cc

LD08 ARXMOT history

LD08 ARX is a silver diesel Land Rover Freelander first used on 7 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 29 Dec 2026 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 143,588 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Dec 2025.

LD08 ARX silver 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 29 Dec 2026
Mileage
143,588 mi
At MOT on 30 Dec 2025
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,341 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD08 ARX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Freelander
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,179 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
7 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
30 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD08 ARX was last recorded at 143,588 miles on 30 Dec 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
143,588 miles · 29 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
6,341 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 143,588 miles
  • 2024 – 140,942 miles
  • 2023 – 137,977 miles
  • 2022 – 133,553 miles
  • 2021 – 130,084 miles
  • 2020 – 126,533 miles
  • 2019 – 117,607 miles
  • 2018 – 111,438 miles
  • 2017 – 105,770 miles
  • 2016 – 100,133 miles
  • 2015 – 96,290 miles
  • 2014 – 91,040 miles
  • 2013 – 90,976 miles
  • 2012 – 64,058 miles
  • 2011 – 49,396 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass143,588 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryBoth rear sills corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront subframe corrodedRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryGeneral under body has multiple surface corrosionRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear subframe corrodedRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2024

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 Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2012

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass143,588 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    143,588 miles
    Test number
    350157806247
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear sills corroded
    • AdvisoryFront subframe corroded
    • AdvisoryGeneral under body has multiple surface corrosion
    • AdvisoryRear subframe corroded
  2. Fail143,588 miles (+2,646)1 dangerous2 major1 repaired8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,588 miles
    Test number
    464650460010
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear sills corroded
    • AdvisoryFront subframe corroded
    • AdvisoryGeneral under body has multiple surface corrosion
    • AdvisoryRear subframe corroded
  3. Pass140,942 miles (+2,965)2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    140,942 miles
    Test number
    318143321747
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront subframe corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shocker mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shocker mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear subframe corroded
    • AdvisoryBoth rear inner sills corroded (surface corrosion)
  4. Pass137,977 miles (+4,424)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    137,977 miles
    Test number
    488613205603
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion both inner and outer rear sills
  5. Pass133,553 miles (+3,469)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    133,553 miles
    Test number
    374064881692
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral surface corrosion underside of vehicle
  6. Pass130,084 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    130,084 miles
    Test number
    542520953490

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail130,074 miles (+3,541)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,074 miles
    Test number
    528525118227
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. Pass126,533 miles (+3,248)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    126,533 miles
    Test number
    164209557443

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass123,285 miles (+5,678)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    123,285 miles
    Test number
    895936888228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass117,607 miles (+6,169)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    117,607 miles
    Test number
    129753330799
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
  11. Pass111,438 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    111,438 miles
    Test number
    508617517363
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted unable to test all items
  12. Fail111,438 miles (+5,668)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,438 miles
    Test number
    185529466824
    • Repaired at testCentral Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted unable to test all items
  13. Pass105,770 miles (+5,637)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    105,770 miles
    Test number
    454356178944
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection
  14. Pass100,133 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    100,133 miles
    Test number
    214460660807

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail100,133 miles (+3,843)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,133 miles
    Test number
    557664035452
    • Repaired at testStop lamp not working high level (1.2.1b)
  16. Pass96,290 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    96,290 miles
    Test number
    167112745482
    • AdvisorySteering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)
  17. Fail96,289 miles (+5,249)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,289 miles
    Test number
    828911045020
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisorySteering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)
  18. Pass91,040 miles (+64)5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    91,040 miles
    Test number
    758210914012
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  19. Fail90,976 miles (+9,222)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,976 miles
    Test number
    667036623333
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • FailurePower steering inoperative (2.3.3a)
  20. Pass81,754 miles (+17,696)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    81,754 miles
    Test number
    888804323011
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  21. Pass64,058 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    64,058 miles
    Test number
    185184922099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail64,058 miles (+14,662)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,058 miles
    Test number
    946164522087
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
  23. Pass49,396 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    49,396 miles
    Test number
    356192251008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail49,396 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,396 miles
    Test number
    545692151080
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Questions about LD08 ARX

Does LD08 ARX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD08 ARX is valid until 29 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LD08 ARX?
The MOT on LD08 ARX is valid until 29 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD08 ARX done?
LD08 ARX was recorded at 143,588 miles at its MOT on 30 Dec 2025, an average of 6,341 miles a year.
Has LD08 ARX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD08 ARX has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on LD08 ARX 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 LD08 ARX find?
LD08 ARX passed its latest MOT on 30 Dec 2025 with 8 advisories: nearside front suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; offside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play, and 5 more.

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