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Land Rover Freelander

Blue · Diesel · 2009 · 2,179 cc

X3 NLSMOT history

X3 NLS is a blue diesel Land Rover Freelander first used on 25 Mar 2009. Its MOT is valid until 5 Oct 2027 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 129,572 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

X3 NLS 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 Oct 2027
Mileage
129,572 mi
At MOT on 29 Sept 2026
MOT tests
25
16 passed · 9 failed
Per year
8,149 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X3 NLS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Freelander
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,179 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
25 Mar 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X3 NLS was last recorded at 129,572 miles on 29 Sept 2026, 66 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
129,506 miles · 21 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
66 miles
Average per year
8,149 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 129,572 miles
  • 2025 – 122,368 miles
  • 2024 – 114,655 miles
  • 2023 – 106,681 miles
  • 2022 – 99,164 miles
  • 2021 – 89,132 miles
  • 2020 – 78,023 miles
  • 2019 – 69,391 miles
  • 2018 – 63,234 miles
  • 2017 – 53,521 miles
  • 2016 – 42,433 miles
  • 2015 – 29,317 miles
  • 2014 – 25,023 miles
  • 2013 – 18,356 miles
  • 2012 – 10,924 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass129,572 miles
  • AdvisoryVarious suspension components corrodedRecorded 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.

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

25 tests since 8 Mar 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass129,572 miles (+66)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    129,572 miles
    Test number
    832911324070
    • AdvisoryVarious suspension components corroded
  2. Fail129,506 miles (+7,138)1 dangerous6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,506 miles
    Test number
    501348036789
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Obligatory mirror insecure wing mirror (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVarious suspension components corroded
  3. Pass122,368 miles2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    122,368 miles
    Test number
    487206928796
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
  4. Fail122,368 miles (+7,713)1 repaired2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,368 miles
    Test number
    481411526394
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass114,655 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    114,655 miles
    Test number
    979021066354
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly loose wing mirror (3.3 (b) (i))
  6. Fail114,655 miles (+7,974)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,655 miles
    Test number
    879704624063
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly loose wing mirror (3.3 (b) (i))
  7. Pass106,681 miles (+44)3 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    106,681 miles
    Test number
    505404135528
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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 Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryVarious suspension dr y and rusty
  8. Fail106,637 miles (+7,473)1 dangerous1 major3 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,637 miles
    Test number
    800308029648
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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 Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVarious suspension dr y and rusty
  9. Pass99,164 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    99,164 miles
    Test number
    569140121300

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail99,160 miles (+10,028)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,160 miles
    Test number
    804001675854
    • MajorOther passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle boot (6.2.3 (a))
  11. Pass89,132 miles (+11,109)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    89,132 miles
    Test number
    131077210514

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass78,023 miles (+4)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    78,023 miles
    Test number
    864388944033
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
  13. Fail78,019 miles (+8,628)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,019 miles
    Test number
    762259444212
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear most bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUpper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  14. Pass69,391 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    69,391 miles
    Test number
    407103951406

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail69,391 miles (+6,157)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,391 miles
    Test number
    539349117970
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  16. Pass63,234 miles (+9,713)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    63,234 miles
    Test number
    321347591500

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass53,521 miles (+11,088)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    53,521 miles
    Test number
    750825762046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass42,433 miles (+13,116)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    42,433 miles
    Test number
    633939139907

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass29,317 miles (+1,267)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    29,317 miles
    Test number
    137556442487

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail28,050 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,050 miles
    Test number
    498774385065
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
  21. Pass28,050 miles (+3,027)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    28,050 miles
    Test number
    517494685005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass25,023 miles (+6,667)1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    25,023 miles
    Test number
    169859474489
    • NoteAll tyres have cracks in treads/sidewalls
  23. Fail18,356 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,356 miles
    Test number
    748123393006
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  24. Pass18,356 miles (+7,432)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    18,356 miles
    Test number
    868253293082
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  25. Pass10,924 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    10,924 miles
    Test number
    926068162011
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Questions about X3 NLS

Does X3 NLS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X3 NLS is valid until 5 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on X3 NLS?
The MOT on X3 NLS is valid until 5 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X3 NLS done?
X3 NLS was recorded at 129,572 miles at its MOT on 29 Sept 2026, an average of 8,149 miles a year.
Has X3 NLS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X3 NLS has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on X3 NLS 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 X3 NLS find?
X3 NLS passed its latest MOT on 29 Sept 2026 with 1 advisory: various suspension components corroded.

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