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Land Rover Freelander

Black · Diesel · 2013 · 2,179 cc

N5 LFAMOT history

N5 LFA is a black diesel Land Rover Freelander first used on 5 Sept 2013. Its MOT is valid until 4 Sept 2027 and it has passed 11 of 16 MOT tests, with 172,192 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Aug 2026.

N5 LFA 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
172,192 mi
At MOT on 26 Aug 2026
MOT tests
16
11 passed · 5 failed
Per year
12,618 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
N5 LFA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Freelander
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,179 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
5 Sept 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

N5 LFA was last recorded at 172,192 miles on 26 Aug 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Aug 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 12 Aug 2020: 10,273 miles, lower than 89,824 miles on 28 Aug 2019.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
172,192 miles · 24 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
12,618 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 172,192 miles
  • 2025 – 164,598 miles
  • 2024 – 154,487 miles
  • 2023 – 142,428 miles
  • 2022 – 129,367 miles
  • 2021 – 115,140 miles
  • 2020 – 10,273 miles
  • 2019 – 89,824 miles
  • 2018 – 74,306 miles
  • 2017 – 60,569 miles
  • 2016 – 46,205 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass172,192 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded 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.

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2023

Full MOT history

16 tests since 31 Aug 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass172,192 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    172,192 miles
    Test number
    278012333979
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  2. Fail172,192 miles (+7,594)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,192 miles
    Test number
    977723943836
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  3. Pass164,598 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    164,598 miles
    Test number
    532800446125
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Fail164,598 miles (+10,111)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,598 miles
    Test number
    952902031478
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass154,487 miles (+12,059)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    154,487 miles
    Test number
    384785274864

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass142,428 miles (+13,061)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    142,428 miles
    Test number
    725027843671
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass129,367 miles (+14,227)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    129,367 miles
    Test number
    148076474205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass115,140 miles (+104,867)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    115,140 miles
    Test number
    117951552921
    • AdvisorySmall chip in the windscreen on the drivers side
  9. Pass10,273 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    10,273 miles
    Test number
    712516620385
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
  10. Fail10,273 miles (-79,551)2 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    10,273 miles
    Test number
    200079959432
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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. Pass89,824 miles (+15,518)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    89,824 miles
    Test number
    225694869526
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  12. Pass74,306 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    74,306 miles
    Test number
    295762785913

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail74,306 miles (+13,737)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,306 miles
    Test number
    661996249129
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  14. Pass60,569 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    60,569 miles
    Test number
    471999733428
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  15. Fail60,569 miles (+14,364)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,569 miles
    Test number
    307844031923
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  16. Pass46,205 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    46,205 miles
    Test number
    168417063572
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre inner edge worn

Questions about N5 LFA

Does N5 LFA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on N5 LFA is valid until 4 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on N5 LFA?
The MOT on N5 LFA 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 N5 LFA done?
N5 LFA was recorded at 172,192 miles at its MOT on 26 Aug 2026, an average of 12,618 miles a year.
Has N5 LFA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. N5 LFA has failed 5 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on N5 LFA ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 12 Aug 2020. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on N5 LFA find?
N5 LFA passed its latest MOT on 26 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect: nearside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources.

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