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Land Rover Freelander

Green · Diesel · 2008 · 2,179 cc

RBX 485MOT history

RBX 485 is a green diesel Land Rover Freelander first used on 14 Jan 2008. Its MOT is valid until 15 Jan 2027 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 86,904 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Dec 2025.

RBX 485 green 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 15 Jan 2027
Mileage
86,904 mi
At MOT on 19 Dec 2025
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,535 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
RBX 485
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Land Rover
Model
Freelander
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,179 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
14 Jan 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

RBX 485 was last recorded at 86,904 miles on 19 Dec 2025, 11 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
86,893 miles · 17 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
11 miles
Average per year
3,535 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 86,904 miles
  • 2023 – 82,622 miles
  • 2022 – 80,460 miles
  • 2020 – 76,306 miles
  • 2018 – 71,595 miles
  • 2017 – 69,061 miles
  • 2016 – 60,401 miles
  • 2015 – 55,279 miles
  • 2014 – 50,468 miles
  • 2013 – 45,465 miles
  • 2012 – 41,210 miles
  • 2011 – 34,055 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass86,904 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.

  • Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2022

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring the view of some components

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

21 tests since 6 Jan 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass86,904 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    86,904 miles
    Test number
    134695279387

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail86,893 miles (+2,035)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,893 miles
    Test number
    623264863448
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

  3. Pass84,858 miles (+2,236)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    84,858 miles
    Test number
    191147845707
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass82,622 miles (+2,162)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    82,622 miles
    Test number
    285449833897
    • AdvisoryPower steering ram has slight seepage from a joint Steering rack slight weep (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Rear subframe light corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass80,460 miles (+2,075)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    80,460 miles
    Test number
    119817818433
    • MinorOffside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass78,385 miles (+18)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    78,385 miles
    Test number
    421836214904
    • MinorOffside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Fail78,367 miles (+2,061)3 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,367 miles
    Test number
    539083305152
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorRear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  8. Pass76,306 miles (+2,010)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    76,306 miles
    Test number
    401343133710

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass74,296 miles (+2,701)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    74,296 miles
    Test number
    738982927775

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass71,595 miles (+2,534)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    71,595 miles
    Test number
    609219761106
    • AdvisoryRear suspension and subframe rusty

  11. Pass69,061 miles (+3,577)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    69,061 miles
    Test number
    835644617253
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOuter cover of both handbrake cables detriorated
    • AdvisoryUnder trays and engine covers fitted obscuring the view of some components

  12. Pass65,484 miles (+5,083)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    65,484 miles
    Test number
    670949503494

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass60,401 miles (+5,122)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    60,401 miles
    Test number
    471783483429
    • AdvisoryUnder trays and engine covers fitted obscuring the view of some components

  14. Pass55,279 miles (+4,811)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    55,279 miles
    Test number
    385862215066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass50,468 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    50,468 miles
    Test number
    218124514004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail50,464 miles (+4,999)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,464 miles
    Test number
    195574214482
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  17. Pass45,465 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    45,465 miles
    Test number
    416205413071
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  18. Fail45,465 miles (+4,255)2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,465 miles
    Test number
    908265613077
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  19. Pass41,210 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    41,210 miles
    Test number
    949546712098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail41,209 miles (+7,154)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,209 miles
    Test number
    567946912038
    • FailureNearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • NoteN/s/r shock' mass damper loose

  21. Pass34,055 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    34,055 miles
    Test number
    126046001040
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about RBX 485

What vehicle is registration RBX 485 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show RBX 485 on a green diesel Land Rover Freelander first used on 14 Jan 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 RBX 485 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on RBX 485 is valid until 15 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on RBX 485?
The MOT on RBX 485 is valid until 15 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has RBX 485 done?
RBX 485 was recorded at 86,904 miles at its MOT on 19 Dec 2025, an average of 3,535 miles a year.
Has RBX 485 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. RBX 485 has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on RBX 485 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 RBX 485 find?
RBX 485 passed its latest MOT on 19 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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