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Land Rover Freelander

Grey · Diesel · 2008 · 2,179 cc

LR08 SWOMOT history

LR08 SWO is a grey diesel Land Rover Freelander first used on 23 Jul 2008. Its MOT is valid until 25 Oct 2027 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 166,596 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Oct 2026.

LR08 SWO 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 25 Oct 2027
Mileage
166,596 mi
At MOT on 5 Oct 2026
MOT tests
21
17 passed · 4 failed
Per year
9,042 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR08 SWO
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
23 Jul 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR08 SWO was last recorded at 166,596 miles on 5 Oct 2026, 10,432 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
156,164 miles · 7 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
10,432 miles
Average per year
9,042 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 166,596 miles
  • 2025 – 156,164 miles
  • 2024 – 143,829 miles
  • 2023 – 134,793 miles
  • 2022 – 126,914 miles
  • 2021 – 122,006 miles
  • 2020 – 114,119 miles
  • 2019 – 107,025 miles
  • 2018 – 102,338 miles
  • 2017 – 97,141 miles
  • 2016 – 88,071 miles
  • 2015 – 76,608 miles
  • 2014 – 67,960 miles
  • 2013 – 57,080 miles
  • 2012 – 44,218 miles
  • 2011 – 29,006 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass166,596 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front 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 Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill panel small hole (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryH.brake lever feels "tight" in operation
  • AdvisoryOuter sill covers fitted obscuring testable items

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 Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage to rack

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass166,596 miles (+10,432)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    166,596 miles
    Test number
    918239206725
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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 Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill panel small hole (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryH.brake lever feels "tight" in operation
    • AdvisoryOuter sill covers fitted obscuring testable items

  2. Pass156,164 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    156,164 miles
    Test number
    737705396201
    • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working tailgate (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail156,164 miles (+12,335)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,164 miles
    Test number
    440101535920
    • MajorNearside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working tailgate (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass143,829 miles (+9,036)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    143,829 miles
    Test number
    574743405645

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass134,793 miles (+7,879)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    134,793 miles
    Test number
    435889233234
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  6. Pass126,914 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    126,914 miles
    Test number
    168699542460

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail126,913 miles (+4,907)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,913 miles
    Test number
    129686991148
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

  8. Pass122,006 miles (+7,887)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    122,006 miles
    Test number
    902763542985
    • MinorSteering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt offside and nearside (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  9. Pass114,119 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    114,119 miles
    Test number
    261848294286
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage to rack (2.1.5 (a))

  10. Fail114,119 miles (+7,094)1 dangerous2 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,119 miles
    Test number
    453555283640
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront wiper blades not tested
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage to rack (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass107,025 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    107,025 miles
    Test number
    640700458927
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Fail107,025 miles (+4,687)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,025 miles
    Test number
    148706873064
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass102,338 miles (+5,197)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    102,338 miles
    Test number
    640457542900
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  14. Pass97,141 miles (+1,152)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    97,141 miles
    Test number
    786638531803
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage to rack (2.3.3b)

  15. Pass95,989 miles (+7,918)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    95,989 miles
    Test number
    108110831241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass88,071 miles (+11,463)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2017
    Odometer
    88,071 miles
    Test number
    975824465275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass76,608 miles (+8,648)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2016
    Odometer
    76,608 miles
    Test number
    505295215189
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass67,960 miles (+10,880)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2015
    Odometer
    67,960 miles
    Test number
    158683334126
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass57,080 miles (+12,862)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2014
    Odometer
    57,080 miles
    Test number
    896716333181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass44,218 miles (+15,212)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    44,218 miles
    Test number
    329339552146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass29,006 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    29,006 miles
    Test number
    336419491125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR08 SWO

Does LR08 SWO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR08 SWO is valid until 25 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR08 SWO?
The MOT on LR08 SWO is valid until 25 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR08 SWO done?
LR08 SWO was recorded at 166,596 miles at its MOT on 5 Oct 2026, an average of 9,042 miles a year.
Has LR08 SWO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR08 SWO has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on LR08 SWO 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 SWO find?
LR08 SWO passed its latest MOT on 5 Oct 2026 with 9 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 6 more.

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