Land Rover Freelander
Gold · Diesel · 2011 · 2,179 cc
M5 VKLMOT history
M5 VKL is a gold diesel Land Rover Freelander first used on 5 Mar 2011. Its MOT expired on 9 Oct 2026 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 180,402 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Oct 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 9 Oct 2026
- Mileage
- 180,402 mi
- At MOT on 10 Oct 2025
- MOT tests
- 17
- 12 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 9,754 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- M5 VKL
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Freelander
- Colour
- Gold
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,179 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2011
- First used
- 5 Mar 2011
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 9 Oct 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 10 Oct 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
M5 VKL was last recorded at 180,402 miles on 10 Oct 2025, 16 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Oct 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 180,386 miles · 8 Oct 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 16 miles
- Average per year
- 9,754 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 180,402 miles
- 2024 – 170,052 miles
- 2023 – 155,767 miles
- 2022 – 148,156 miles
- 2021 – 143,153 miles
- 2020 – 137,524 miles
- 2019 – 130,482 miles
- 2018 – 124,624 miles
- 2017 – 116,449 miles
- 2016 – 102,295 miles
- 2015 – 87,167 miles
- 2014 – 67,095 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass180,402 miles
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer CV boot clip missing.Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively
Major2 MOTs, 2018
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt
Major2 MOTs, 2018
Full MOT history
17 tests since 27 Feb 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass180,402 miles (+16)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 180,402 miles
- Test number
- 602796807236
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer CV boot clip missing.
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail180,386 miles (+10,334)2 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 180,386 miles
- Test number
- 299624443384
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer CV boot clip missing.
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass170,052 miles (+14,285)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 170,052 miles
- Test number
- 928965819584
- MinorDrive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Off side outer CV boot clip missing (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass155,767 miles (+7,611)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 155,767 miles
- Test number
- 457746616646
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer cv boot clip missing
- AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass148,156 miles (+5,003)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 15 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 148,156 miles
- Test number
- 190860922126
- MinorOffside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Pass143,153 miles1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 143,153 miles
- Test number
- 381413672216
- MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Fail143,153 miles (+5,629)1 dangerous1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 143,153 miles
- Test number
- 893036959183
- DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Pass137,524 miles (+7,042)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 137,524 miles
- Test number
- 168442747298
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass130,482 miles (+70)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 130,482 miles
- Test number
- 932274191426
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail130,412 miles (+5,788)2 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 130,412 miles
- Test number
- 954766258323
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated starting to leak grease. (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Pass124,624 miles (+3)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 124,624 miles
- Test number
- 403416473211
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail124,621 miles (+16)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 124,621 miles
- Test number
- 522550379707
- MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has screw in it
Fail124,605 miles (+8,156)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 124,605 miles
- Test number
- 109792866147
- MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))
Pass116,449 miles (+14,154)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 116,449 miles
- Test number
- 153654043018
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass102,295 miles (+15,128)
- MOT expiry
- 16 May 2017
- Odometer
- 102,295 miles
- Test number
- 781600566070
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass87,167 miles (+20,072)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 5 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 87,167 miles
- Test number
- 137529255434
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass67,095 miles2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 5 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 67,095 miles
- Test number
- 117358254046
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Questions about M5 VKL
- Does M5 VKL currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on M5 VKL expired on 9 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on M5 VKL?
- The MOT on M5 VKL expired on 9 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has M5 VKL done?
- M5 VKL was recorded at 180,402 miles at its MOT on 10 Oct 2025, an average of 9,754 miles a year.
- Has M5 VKL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. M5 VKL has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Oct 2025.
- Has the mileage on M5 VKL 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 VKL find?
- M5 VKL passed its latest MOT on 10 Oct 2025 with 6 advisories: front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside track rod end ball joint has slight play, and 3 more.
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