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Land Rover Freelander

Black · Diesel · 2008 · 2,179 cc

MBA 8MOT history

MBA 8 is a black diesel Land Rover Freelander first used on 15 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 4 Sept 2027 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 77,857 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Aug 2026.

MBA 8 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 4 Sept 2027
Mileage
77,857 mi
At MOT on 19 Aug 2026
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,865 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
MBA 8
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Land Rover
Model
Freelander
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,179 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
15 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

MBA 8 was last recorded at 77,857 miles on 19 Aug 2026, 1,642 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
76,215 miles · 5 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
1,642 miles
Average per year
3,865 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 77,857 miles
  • 2025 – 76,215 miles
  • 2024 – 74,314 miles
  • 2023 – 72,895 miles
  • 2022 – 71,478 miles
  • 2021 – 70,263 miles
  • 2020 – 68,627 miles
  • 2019 – 67,461 miles
  • 2018 – 64,561 miles
  • 2017 – 60,697 miles
  • 2016 – 55,720 miles
  • 2015 – 46,994 miles
  • 2014 – 37,650 miles
  • 2013 – 30,443 miles
  • 2012 – 24,384 miles
  • 2011 – 18,161 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass77,857 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2015

Full MOT history

23 tests since 10 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass77,857 miles (+1,642)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    77,857 miles
    Test number
    786072659989

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass76,215 miles (+8)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    76,215 miles
    Test number
    523735397695
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion front and rear suspension and body.
  3. Fail76,207 miles (+1,893)4 dangerous9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,207 miles
    Test number
    813254501047
    • DangerousNearside Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  4. Pass74,314 miles (+1,419)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    74,314 miles
    Test number
    286436131697

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass72,895 miles (+1,417)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    72,895 miles
    Test number
    734927670856

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass71,478 miles (+1,215)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    71,478 miles
    Test number
    355561404991

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass70,263 miles (+1,636)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    70,263 miles
    Test number
    996459167088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass68,627 miles (+1,166)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    68,627 miles
    Test number
    390239311009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass67,461 miles (+2,900)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    67,461 miles
    Test number
    460538777795
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
  10. Pass64,561 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    64,561 miles
    Test number
    240268434069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail64,561 miles (+3,864)7 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,561 miles
    Test number
    614976323906
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorPosition lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorPower steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))
  12. Pass60,697 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    60,697 miles
    Test number
    157375564654
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  13. Fail60,697 miles (+4,977)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,697 miles
    Test number
    123791281187
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  14. Pass55,720 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    55,720 miles
    Test number
    633307950923

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail55,720 miles (+8,726)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,720 miles
    Test number
    440567412984
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
  16. Pass46,994 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    46,994 miles
    Test number
    459362470637
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  17. Fail46,994 miles (+9,344)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,994 miles
    Test number
    316406864310
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  18. Pass37,650 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    37,650 miles
    Test number
    369136444240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail37,649 miles (+7,206)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,649 miles
    Test number
    208746844234
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)
  20. Pass30,443 miles (+6,059)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2014
    Odometer
    30,443 miles
    Test number
    206032823404

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass24,384 miles (+6,223)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    24,384 miles
    Test number
    366903352067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass18,161 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    18,161 miles
    Test number
    346380371036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail18,161 miles1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,161 miles
    Test number
    195309361009
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about MBA 8

What vehicle is registration MBA 8 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show MBA 8 on a black diesel Land Rover Freelander first used on 15 Mar 2008. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does MBA 8 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on MBA 8 is valid until 4 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on MBA 8?
The MOT on MBA 8 is valid until 4 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has MBA 8 done?
MBA 8 was recorded at 77,857 miles at its MOT on 19 Aug 2026, an average of 3,865 miles a year.
Has MBA 8 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. MBA 8 has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on MBA 8 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 MBA 8 find?
MBA 8 passed its latest MOT on 19 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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