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Land Rover Freelander

Grey · Diesel · 2008 · 2,179 cc

LR08 MXTMOT history

LR08 MXT is a grey diesel Land Rover Freelander first used on 25 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 7 Dec 2026 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 157,041 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Dec 2025.

LR08 MXT 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 7 Dec 2026
Mileage
157,041 mi
At MOT on 8 Dec 2025
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
9,665 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR08 MXT
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
25 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
8 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR08 MXT was last recorded at 157,041 miles on 8 Dec 2025, 11,143 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 May 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
145,898 miles · 24 May 2024
Between the last two tests
11,143 miles
Average per year
9,665 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 157,041 miles
  • 2024 – 145,898 miles
  • 2023 – 134,145 miles
  • 2022 – 126,113 miles
  • 2021 – 117,773 miles
  • 2020 – 110,292 miles
  • 2019 – 101,571 miles
  • 2018 – 92,730 miles
  • 2017 – 82,910 miles
  • 2016 – 77,531 miles
  • 2015 – 67,645 miles
  • 2014 – 57,174 miles
  • 2013 – 43,317 miles
  • 2012 – 29,782 miles
  • 2011 – 14,705 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass157,041 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement marked in yellow

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement marked in yellow

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement marked in yellow

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Items removed from driver's view prior to test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2021

  • Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

23 tests since 18 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass157,041 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    157,041 miles
    Test number
    740609198888

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail157,041 miles (+11,143)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,041 miles
    Test number
    976751473616
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass145,898 miles (+44)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2025
    Odometer
    145,898 miles
    Test number
    835744487419
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement marked in yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement marked in yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement marked in yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail145,854 miles (+11,709)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,854 miles
    Test number
    307624989440
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement marked in yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement marked in yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement marked in yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass134,145 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2024
    Odometer
    134,145 miles
    Test number
    111519317841
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  6. Fail134,145 miles (+8,032)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,145 miles
    Test number
    696146620031
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  7. Pass126,113 miles (+8,340)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2023
    Odometer
    126,113 miles
    Test number
    987915723081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass117,773 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2022
    Odometer
    117,773 miles
    Test number
    348479236659
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords + edge wear (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  9. Fail117,773 miles (+7,481)2 dangerous6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,773 miles
    Test number
    823640813319
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords + edge wear (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  10. Pass110,292 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2021
    Odometer
    110,292 miles
    Test number
    992949805331
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre edge wear
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre edge wear
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Fail110,290 miles (+8,719)1 major1 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,290 miles
    Test number
    731936882498
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MinorPower steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre edge wear
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre edge wear
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass101,571 miles (+8,841)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    101,571 miles
    Test number
    595152031636
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass92,730 miles (+9,820)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    92,730 miles
    Test number
    818248354542

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass82,910 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    82,910 miles
    Test number
    432666429565
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre

  15. Fail82,910 miles (+5,379)3 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,910 miles
    Test number
    611372809436
    • Repaired at testCentral Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
    • Repaired at testCentral Rear Statutory seat belt missing buckle not present (5.1.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre

  16. Pass77,531 miles (+9,886)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    77,531 miles
    Test number
    932608258610

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass67,645 miles (+10,471)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    67,645 miles
    Test number
    479690305100
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on edges
    • NoteCut in nearside rear tyre,outer sidewall
    • NoteHi-level stop lamp not working

  18. Pass57,174 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    57,174 miles
    Test number
    198264294401
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre

  19. Fail57,174 miles (+13,857)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,174 miles
    Test number
    747182594023
    • FailureHeadlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre

  20. Pass43,317 miles (+13,535)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    43,317 miles
    Test number
    456520383011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail29,782 miles1 repaired3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,782 miles
    Test number
    377259682089
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)
    • 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSteering wheel alignment slightly out

  22. Pass29,782 miles (+15,077)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    29,782 miles
    Test number
    626279682064
    • 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSteering wheel alignment slightly out

  23. Pass14,705 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    14,705 miles
    Test number
    539657571033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR08 MXT

Does LR08 MXT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR08 MXT is valid until 7 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LR08 MXT?
The MOT on LR08 MXT is valid until 7 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR08 MXT done?
LR08 MXT was recorded at 157,041 miles at its MOT on 8 Dec 2025, an average of 9,665 miles a year.
Has LR08 MXT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR08 MXT has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on LR08 MXT 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 MXT find?
LR08 MXT passed its latest MOT on 8 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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