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Land Rover Freelander

Grey · Diesel · 2008 · 2,179 cc

LR08 BVZMOT history

LR08 BVZ is a grey diesel Land Rover Freelander first used on 13 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 13 Mar 2027 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 81,140 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Mar 2026.

LR08 BVZ grey 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 13 Mar 2027
Mileage
81,140 mi
At MOT on 9 Mar 2026
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,144 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR08 BVZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Freelander
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,179 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
13 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR08 BVZ was last recorded at 81,140 miles on 9 Mar 2026, 2,872 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
78,268 miles · 10 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
2,872 miles
Average per year
4,144 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 81,140 miles
  • 2025 – 78,268 miles
  • 2024 – 74,455 miles
  • 2023 – 72,200 miles
  • 2022 – 69,274 miles
  • 2021 – 67,444 miles
  • 2020 – 65,094 miles
  • 2019 – 62,088 miles
  • 2018 – 58,949 miles
  • 2017 – 54,475 miles
  • 2016 – 50,015 miles
  • 2015 – 44,558 miles
  • 2014 – 38,660 miles
  • 2013 – 30,775 miles
  • 2012 – 24,741 miles
  • 2011 – 19,007 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass81,140 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2026

Full MOT history

20 tests since 11 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass81,140 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    81,140 miles
    Test number
    124622825875
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail81,140 miles (+2,872)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,140 miles
    Test number
    597767265266
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass78,268 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    78,268 miles
    Test number
    451109588441
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside and nearside rear wheel arch/outer sill heavily corroded
    • AdvisoryPlastic sill covers fitted

  4. Fail78,268 miles (+3,813)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,268 miles
    Test number
    154527105903
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake back plate insecure
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside and nearside rear wheel arch/outer sill heavily corroded
    • AdvisoryPlastic sill covers fitted

  5. Pass74,455 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    74,455 miles
    Test number
    991929436048
    • AdvisoryTow bar heavily corroded
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle is very corroded

  6. Fail74,455 miles (+2,255)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,455 miles
    Test number
    489877283806
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorTrailer electrical socket likely to become detached (4.10 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTow bar heavily corroded
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle is very corroded

  7. Pass72,200 miles (+2,926)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    72,200 miles
    Test number
    297549834230
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass69,274 miles (+1,830)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    69,274 miles
    Test number
    774521756505
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass67,444 miles (+2,350)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    67,444 miles
    Test number
    852441417446

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass65,094 miles (+3,006)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    65,094 miles
    Test number
    784748358732

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass62,088 miles (+3,139)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    62,088 miles
    Test number
    838669288138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass58,949 miles (+4,474)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    58,949 miles
    Test number
    486506419252
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Pass54,475 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    54,475 miles
    Test number
    573340678382
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 worn (3.5.1i)

  14. Fail54,475 miles (+4,460)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,475 miles
    Test number
    328625113319
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 worn (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass50,015 miles (+5,457)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    50,015 miles
    Test number
    438149202498

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass44,558 miles (+5,898)1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    44,558 miles
    Test number
    195748745046
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass38,660 miles (+7,885)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    38,660 miles
    Test number
    876413764040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass30,775 miles (+6,034)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    30,775 miles
    Test number
    125976453046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass24,741 miles (+5,734)1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    24,741 miles
    Test number
    527052472080
    • NoteNearside rear brake binds slightly.

  20. Pass19,007 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    19,007 miles
    Test number
    898430071071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR08 BVZ

Does LR08 BVZ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR08 BVZ is valid until 13 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR08 BVZ?
The MOT on LR08 BVZ is valid until 13 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR08 BVZ done?
LR08 BVZ was recorded at 81,140 miles at its MOT on 9 Mar 2026, an average of 4,144 miles a year.
Has LR08 BVZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR08 BVZ has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on LR08 BVZ 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 LR08 BVZ find?
LR08 BVZ passed its latest MOT on 9 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear upper anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; oil leak, but not excessive.

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