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Land Rover Freelander

Grey · Diesel · 2008 · 2,179 cc

M5 LETMOT history

M5 LET is a grey diesel Land Rover Freelander first used on 19 Sept 2008. Its MOT is valid until 23 Feb 2027 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 178,734 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Oct 2026.

M5 LET 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 23 Feb 2027
Mileage
178,734 mi
At MOT on 24 Feb 2026
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
8,405 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
M5 LET
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Freelander
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,179 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
19 Sept 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

M5 LET was last recorded at 178,734 miles on 24 Feb 2026, 6 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
178,728 miles · 20 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
6 miles
Average per year
8,405 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 178,734 miles
  • 2025 – 165,835 miles
  • 2024 – 159,830 miles
  • 2023 – 148,871 miles
  • 2022 – 135,840 miles
  • 2021 – 129,909 miles
  • 2020 – 127,532 miles
  • 2019 – 121,700 miles
  • 2018 – 115,248 miles
  • 2017 – 109,141 miles
  • 2016 – 100,308 miles
  • 2015 – 90,959 miles
  • 2014 – 81,431 miles
  • 2012 – 70,925 miles
  • 2011 – 58,404 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass178,734 miles
  • MinorOffside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking, both clips present (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Sill corrosion, just outside of prescribed areaRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear underside corrosionRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2026

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass178,734 miles (+6)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    178,734 miles
    Test number
    168328261393
    • MinorOffside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking, both clips present (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Sill corrosion, just outside of prescribed area
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear underside corrosion

  2. Fail178,728 miles (+12,893)1 dangerous7 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,728 miles
    Test number
    570283413005
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed Due to exhaust leak (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorSteering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure, clip missing (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking, both clips present (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Sill corrosion, just outside of prescribed area
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear underside corrosion

  3. Pass165,835 miles (+39)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    165,835 miles
    Test number
    871733289660

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail165,796 miles (+5,966)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,796 miles
    Test number
    190059245058
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  5. Pass159,830 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    159,830 miles
    Test number
    161618890297
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavy shoulder wear (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavy shoulder wear (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail159,830 miles (+10,959)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,830 miles
    Test number
    645546052621
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavy shoulder wear (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavy shoulder wear (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass148,871 miles (+48)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    148,871 miles
    Test number
    123597807060
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail148,823 miles (+12,983)5 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,823 miles
    Test number
    703290175712
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass135,840 miles (+5,931)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    135,840 miles
    Test number
    642113666397

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass129,909 miles (+2,377)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    129,909 miles
    Test number
    545474313527

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass127,532 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    127,532 miles
    Test number
    232023330655

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail127,532 miles (+5,832)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,532 miles
    Test number
    907062695189
    • MajorCentral Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorTrailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (4.10 (c) (i))

  13. Pass121,700 miles (+6,452)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    121,700 miles
    Test number
    326807309576

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass115,248 miles (+6,107)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    115,248 miles
    Test number
    805619222645
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.1mm minimum worn inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.8mm minimum worn inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass109,141 miles (+8,833)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    109,141 miles
    Test number
    438925633939
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

  16. Pass100,308 miles (+9,349)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    100,308 miles
    Test number
    818584589934
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryTrailer electrical socket deteriorated but the lead can still be securely connected corroded (1.9.3b)
    • AdvisoryN/s rear tyre has cracking to outer and inner side walls and worn on outer edge
    • AdvisoryO/s rear tyre has cracking to outer and inner side walls

  17. Pass90,959 miles (+9,528)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    90,959 miles
    Test number
    999968565051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass81,431 miles (+10,506)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    81,431 miles
    Test number
    837851874034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass70,925 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    70,925 miles
    Test number
    555058392260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail70,924 miles (+12,520)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,924 miles
    Test number
    278187892297
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

  21. Pass58,404 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    58,404 miles
    Test number
    309885901397

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about M5 LET

Does M5 LET currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on M5 LET is valid until 23 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on M5 LET?
The MOT on M5 LET is valid until 23 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has M5 LET done?
M5 LET was recorded at 178,734 miles at its MOT on 24 Feb 2026, an average of 8,405 miles a year.
Has M5 LET ever failed its MOT?
Yes. M5 LET has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on M5 LET 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 M5 LET find?
M5 LET passed its latest MOT on 24 Feb 2026 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: offside rear outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking, both clips present; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear outer sill corrosion, just outside of prescribed area, and 3 more.

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