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Land Rover Freelander

Black · Diesel · 2008 · 2,179 cc

LR08 XFYMOT history

LR08 XFY is a black diesel Land Rover Freelander first used on 12 May 2008. Its MOT is valid until 18 Mar 2027 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 157,980 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Mar 2026.

LR08 XFY black 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 18 Mar 2027
Mileage
157,980 mi
At MOT on 9 Mar 2026
MOT tests
19
14 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,929 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR08 XFY
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
12 May 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR08 XFY was last recorded at 157,980 miles on 9 Mar 2026, 5,007 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
152,973 miles · 19 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
5,007 miles
Average per year
7,929 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 157,980 miles
  • 2025 – 152,973 miles
  • 2023 – 150,704 miles
  • 2022 – 144,723 miles
  • 2021 – 136,386 miles
  • 2020 – 131,695 miles
  • 2019 – 128,627 miles
  • 2018 – 121,699 miles
  • 2017 – 115,702 miles
  • 2015 – 98,713 miles
  • 2014 – 71,784 miles
  • 2013 – 58,888 miles
  • 2012 – 49,263 miles
  • 2011 – 40,880 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass157,980 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened AND ARMS (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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.

  • Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

19 tests since 2 Jun 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass157,980 miles (+5,007)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    157,980 miles
    Test number
    571124215550
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened AND ARMS (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass152,973 miles (+2,269)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    152,973 miles
    Test number
    990795433775

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass150,704 miles (+5,981)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    150,704 miles
    Test number
    838771212971

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass144,723 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    144,723 miles
    Test number
    154986384206
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  5. Fail144,723 miles (+8,337)2 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,723 miles
    Test number
    357350796160
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass136,386 miles (+62)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    136,386 miles
    Test number
    872397974718
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  7. Fail136,324 miles (+4,629)1 dangerous4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,324 miles
    Test number
    943389412054
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick On insides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Suspect bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear brake pads appear worn/wearing thin

  8. Pass131,695 miles (+3,068)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    131,695 miles
    Test number
    767884175982
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass128,627 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    128,627 miles
    Test number
    843635243055
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear sub frame rusty

  10. Fail128,627 miles (+6,928)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,627 miles
    Test number
    542612516583
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear sub frame rusty

  11. Pass121,699 miles (+5,997)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    121,699 miles
    Test number
    946086099632

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass115,702 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    115,702 miles
    Test number
    397895364848

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail115,702 miles (+16,989)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,702 miles
    Test number
    632183666395
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryTyre size 235/55/19

  14. Pass98,713 miles (+26,929)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    98,713 miles
    Test number
    432333447964
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNail in offside rear tyre

  15. Pass71,784 miles (+12,896)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    71,784 miles
    Test number
    536066454111
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • 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)
    • NoteNearside rear door damaged

  16. Pass58,888 miles (+9,625)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    58,888 miles
    Test number
    867339723118
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteSome parts of brake system are inaccessible

  17. Pass49,263 miles (+8,383)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    49,263 miles
    Test number
    239194422446

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass40,880 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    40,880 miles
    Test number
    996363451196
    • NoteO/s/f tyre wear to inner edge

  19. Fail40,880 miles2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,880 miles
    Test number
    297923351159
    • FailureHeadlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • FailureStop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteO/s/f tyre wear to inner edge

Questions about LR08 XFY

Does LR08 XFY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR08 XFY is valid until 18 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR08 XFY?
The MOT on LR08 XFY is valid until 18 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 XFY done?
LR08 XFY was recorded at 157,980 miles at its MOT on 9 Mar 2026, an average of 7,929 miles a year.
Has LR08 XFY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR08 XFY has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on LR08 XFY 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 XFY find?
LR08 XFY passed its latest MOT on 9 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front track rod end ball joint has slight play; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and arms.

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