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Land Rover Freelander

Black · Diesel · 2008 · 2,179 cc

LR08 SYFMOT history

LR08 SYF is a black diesel Land Rover Freelander first used on 11 Mar 2008. Its MOT expired on 25 Jan 2024 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 195,693 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Aug 2024.

LR08 SYF black Land Rover Freelander – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Land Rover Freelander, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 25 Jan 2024
Mileage
195,693 mi
At MOT on 29 Aug 2024
MOT tests
19
13 passed · 6 failed
Per year
11,368 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR08 SYF
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
11 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 Jan 2024
Latest MOT test
29 Aug 2024 (Fail)

Mileage history

LR08 SYF was last recorded at 195,693 miles on 29 Aug 2024, 141 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jan 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
195,552 miles · 23 Jan 2024
Between the last two tests
141 miles
Average per year
11,368 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 195,693 miles
  • 2023 – 188,928 miles
  • 2022 – 181,591 miles
  • 2020 – 174,245 miles
  • 2019 – 153,711 miles
  • 2017 – 138,585 miles
  • 2016 – 123,060 miles
  • 2015 – 103,431 miles
  • 2014 – 72,135 miles
  • 2013 – 66,667 miles
  • 2012 – 60,081 miles
  • 2011 – 43,219 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail195,693 miles
  • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Both handbrake cables deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

19 tests since 1 Apr 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail195,693 miles (+141)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    195,693 miles
    Test number
    803484304619
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Fail195,552 miles (+6,624)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    195,552 miles
    Test number
    851435422981
    • MajorRear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. Pass188,928 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    188,928 miles
    Test number
    955335076960
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  4. Fail188,928 miles (+7,337)3 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    188,928 miles
    Test number
    769221478684
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryBoth handbrake cables deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  5. Pass181,591 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    181,591 miles
    Test number
    946029513645
    • AdvisoryBoth handbrake cables deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  6. Fail181,591 miles (+7,346)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,591 miles
    Test number
    488846640536
    • MajorCentral Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth handbrake cables deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  7. Pass174,245 miles (+6,267)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    174,245 miles
    Test number
    304272339924
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
  8. Pass167,978 miles (+14,267)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    167,978 miles
    Test number
    964451151268
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass153,711 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    153,711 miles
    Test number
    145863625396

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail153,711 miles (+15,126)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,711 miles
    Test number
    952619965444
    • MajorOffside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured Both front (4.4.3 (a))
    • 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 (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Pass138,585 miles (+15,525)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    138,585 miles
    Test number
    874115759605
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre worn on edges
  12. Pass123,060 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    123,060 miles
    Test number
    702716217531
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge 2mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryPlay in propshaft centre bearing
  13. Fail123,055 miles (+19,624)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,055 miles
    Test number
    527132952738
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm on inside edge. 235/65R17 104V (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryPlay in propshaft centre bearing
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit NSF and both rears on 3mm. (4.1.E.1)
  14. Pass103,431 miles (+16,699)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    103,431 miles
    Test number
    457242624017
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  15. Pass86,732 miles (+14,597)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    86,732 miles
    Test number
    885529305043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass72,135 miles (+5,468)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    72,135 miles
    Test number
    378877304054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass66,667 miles (+6,586)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    66,667 miles
    Test number
    709898703166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass60,081 miles (+16,862)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    60,081 miles
    Test number
    248188112458

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass43,219 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    43,219 miles
    Test number
    279311091049
    • NoteFront brake pads worn close to legal limit

Questions about LR08 SYF

Does LR08 SYF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR08 SYF expired on 25 Jan 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR08 SYF?
The MOT on LR08 SYF expired on 25 Jan 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR08 SYF done?
LR08 SYF was recorded at 195,693 miles at its MOT on 29 Aug 2024, an average of 11,368 miles a year.
Has LR08 SYF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR08 SYF has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on LR08 SYF 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 SYF find?
LR08 SYF failed its latest MOT on 29 Aug 2024 with 3 major defects and 1 advisory: nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear; nearside rear upper subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength; offside rear upper subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength, and 1 more.

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