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Land Rover Freelander

Black · Diesel · 2008 · 2,179 cc

T26 DCLMOT history

T26 DCL is a black diesel Land Rover Freelander first used on 30 Apr 2008. Its MOT is valid until 12 Dec 2026 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 131,186 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 12 Dec 2026
Mileage
131,186 mi
At MOT on 10 Dec 2025
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,757 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T26 DCL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Freelander
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,179 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
30 Apr 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
10 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T26 DCL was last recorded at 131,186 miles on 10 Dec 2025, 10 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
131,176 miles · 29 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
10 miles
Average per year
6,757 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 131,186 miles
  • 2024 – 124,629 miles
  • 2023 – 118,332 miles
  • 2022 – 107,699 miles
  • 2021 – 100,824 miles
  • 2020 – 94,031 miles
  • 2019 – 88,153 miles
  • 2018 – 83,357 miles
  • 2017 – 78,776 miles
  • 2016 – 74,341 miles
  • 2015 – 70,724 miles
  • 2014 – 65,924 miles
  • 2013 – 59,956 miles
  • 2012 – 54,533 miles
  • 2011 – 30,855 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass131,186 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

24 tests since 4 Feb 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass131,186 miles (+10)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    131,186 miles
    Test number
    167988800382
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail131,176 miles (+6,547)1 dangerous3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,176 miles
    Test number
    919955108829
    • DangerousOffside Front Steering arm deformed to the extent that steering is affected (2.1.3 (c) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • MajorSteering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass124,629 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    124,629 miles
    Test number
    332459225346

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail124,627 miles (+6,295)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,627 miles
    Test number
    165316668565
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass118,332 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    118,332 miles
    Test number
    319096563763

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail118,323 miles (+10,624)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,323 miles
    Test number
    949772410344
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass107,699 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    107,699 miles
    Test number
    680244774716

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail107,699 miles (+6,875)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,699 miles
    Test number
    659109438441
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass100,824 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    100,824 miles
    Test number
    400014547317
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak ?

  10. Fail100,824 miles (+6,793)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,824 miles
    Test number
    778593762048
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak ?

  11. Pass94,031 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    94,031 miles
    Test number
    451751165595
    • AdvisoryN/s/r lamp damaged

  12. Fail94,030 miles (+5,877)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,030 miles
    Test number
    223818961640
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryN/s/r lamp damaged

  13. Pass88,153 miles (+4,796)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    88,153 miles
    Test number
    205071075056
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass83,357 miles (+4,581)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    83,357 miles
    Test number
    747923142018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass78,776 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    78,776 miles
    Test number
    383088326890

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail78,776 miles (+4,435)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,776 miles
    Test number
    186201580908
    • FailurePower steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

  17. Pass74,341 miles (+3,617)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    74,341 miles
    Test number
    333693959886

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass70,724 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    70,724 miles
    Test number
    897124845172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail70,724 miles (+4,800)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,724 miles
    Test number
    413413538729
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  20. Pass65,924 miles (+5,968)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    65,924 miles
    Test number
    386007394220
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • 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)

  21. Pass59,956 miles (+5,423)2 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    59,956 miles
    Test number
    117670283205
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBoth rears and nearside front tyres wearing low cut in threaded area of nearside front tyre
    • NoteLip on brake discs
    • NoteOil need topping up

  22. Pass54,533 miles (+5,729)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    54,533 miles
    Test number
    779136282276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass48,804 miles (+17,949)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    48,804 miles
    Test number
    155995842044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass30,855 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    30,855 miles
    Test number
    958295431084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T26 DCL

Does T26 DCL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T26 DCL is valid until 12 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on T26 DCL?
The MOT on T26 DCL is valid until 12 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T26 DCL done?
T26 DCL was recorded at 131,186 miles at its MOT on 10 Dec 2025, an average of 6,757 miles a year.
Has T26 DCL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T26 DCL has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on T26 DCL 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 T26 DCL find?
T26 DCL passed its latest MOT on 10 Dec 2025 with 6 advisories: nearside rear lower suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside rear shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing; offside rear lower suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened, and 3 more.

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