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Land Rover Freelander

Blue · Diesel · 2008 · 2,179 cc

S12 XRSMOT history

S12 XRS is a blue diesel Land Rover Freelander first used on 1 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 5 Aug 2027 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 139,252 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Aug 2026.

S12 XRS blue 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 5 Aug 2027
Mileage
139,252 mi
At MOT on 6 Aug 2026
MOT tests
21
17 passed · 4 failed
Per year
7,968 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S12 XRS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Freelander
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,179 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
1 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S12 XRS was last recorded at 139,252 miles on 6 Aug 2026, 9,328 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
129,924 miles · 19 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
9,328 miles
Average per year
7,968 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 139,252 miles
  • 2025 – 129,924 miles
  • 2024 – 112,197 miles
  • 2023 – 100,981 miles
  • 2022 – 83,506 miles
  • 2021 – 69,955 miles
  • 2020 – 63,670 miles
  • 2019 – 59,207 miles
  • 2018 – 54,311 miles
  • 2017 – 49,025 miles
  • 2016 – 44,759 miles
  • 2015 – 39,732 miles
  • 2014 – 30,285 miles
  • 2013 – 23,095 miles
  • 2012 – 19,582 miles
  • 2011 – 15,641 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass139,252 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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.

  • Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Front suspension units corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

21 tests since 31 Jan 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass139,252 miles (+9,328)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    139,252 miles
    Test number
    347397066977
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Pass129,924 miles (+17,727)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    129,924 miles
    Test number
    452967462827
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  3. Pass112,197 miles (+11,216)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    112,197 miles
    Test number
    866989513221
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt fitted to rear
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre slight bulge outer wall
  4. Pass100,981 miles (+17,475)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    100,981 miles
    Test number
    659799518674

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass83,506 miles (+13,551)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    83,506 miles
    Test number
    805609564197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass69,955 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    69,955 miles
    Test number
    150337031566

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail69,954 miles (+3,332)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,954 miles
    Test number
    886319702088
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear hand brake cable slight damage
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryO/s n/s/f shockers slightly rusted
  8. Pass66,622 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    66,622 miles
    Test number
    280312451442
    • AdvisoryFront suspension units corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  9. Fail66,622 miles (+2,952)1 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,622 miles
    Test number
    545873350251
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront suspension units corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  10. Pass63,670 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    63,670 miles
    Test number
    755979212241
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryFront suspension units corroded
  11. Fail63,670 miles (+4,463)1 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,670 miles
    Test number
    737226763393
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryFront suspension units corroded
  12. Pass59,207 miles (+4,896)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    59,207 miles
    Test number
    699698661097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass54,311 miles (+5,286)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    54,311 miles
    Test number
    994627075724
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
    • AdvisoryBattery light is on in the dash
  14. Pass49,025 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    49,025 miles
    Test number
    406674610741
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear parking brake cable outer casing in poor condition
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryTop and bottom engine covers and sill covers fitted obscuring some components
  15. Fail49,025 miles (+4,266)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,025 miles
    Test number
    276116946785
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear parking brake cable outer casing in poor condition
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryTop and bottom engine covers and sill covers fitted obscuring some components
  16. Pass44,759 miles (+5,027)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    44,759 miles
    Test number
    258897745227
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin inners (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inners (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryInner face of front brake disc's corroded
  17. Pass39,732 miles (+9,447)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    39,732 miles
    Test number
    148722015426

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass30,285 miles (+7,190)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    30,285 miles
    Test number
    699367824055
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteAir box insecure
  19. Pass23,095 miles (+3,513)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    23,095 miles
    Test number
    655060113003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass19,582 miles (+3,941)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    19,582 miles
    Test number
    706486022014
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  21. Pass15,641 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    15,641 miles
    Test number
    417231331074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S12 XRS

Does S12 XRS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S12 XRS is valid until 5 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on S12 XRS?
The MOT on S12 XRS is valid until 5 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S12 XRS done?
S12 XRS was recorded at 139,252 miles at its MOT on 6 Aug 2026, an average of 7,968 miles a year.
Has S12 XRS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S12 XRS has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Sept 2021.
Has the mileage on S12 XRS 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 S12 XRS find?
S12 XRS passed its latest MOT on 6 Aug 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.

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