
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
- AdvisoryVarious suspension components corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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.
Pass129,572 miles (+66)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Oct 2027
- Odometer
- 129,572 miles
- Test number
- 832911324070
- AdvisoryVarious suspension components corroded
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
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))
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))
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))
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))
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
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
Pass99,164 miles (+4)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 99,164 miles
- Test number
- 569140121300
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
Pass89,132 miles (+11,109)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 89,132 miles
- Test number
- 131077210514
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
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))
Pass69,391 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 69,391 miles
- Test number
- 407103951406
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
Pass63,234 miles (+9,713)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 63,234 miles
- Test number
- 321347591500
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass53,521 miles (+11,088)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 53,521 miles
- Test number
- 750825762046
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass42,433 miles (+13,116)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 42,433 miles
- Test number
- 633939139907
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass29,317 miles (+1,267)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 29,317 miles
- Test number
- 137556442487
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
Pass28,050 miles (+3,027)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 28,050 miles
- Test number
- 517494685005
No defects or advisories recorded.
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
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)
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)
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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