Land Rover Freelander
Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 1,951 cc
12 DESMOT history
12 DES is a silver diesel Land Rover Freelander first used on 28 Jan 2005. Its MOT is valid until 25 Mar 2027 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 157,646 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 25 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 157,646 mi
- At MOT on 19 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 26
- 18 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 6,840 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- 12 DES
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Freelander
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,951 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 28 Jan 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 25 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 19 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
12 DES was last recorded at 157,646 miles on 19 Mar 2026, 4,279 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Mar 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 153,367 miles · 25 Mar 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 4,279 miles
- Average per year
- 6,840 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 157,646 miles
- 2025 – 153,367 miles
- 2024 – 148,899 miles
- 2023 – 144,292 miles
- 2022 – 139,234 miles
- 2021 – 134,815 miles
- 2019 – 129,372 miles
- 2018 – 119,712 miles
- 2017 – 114,337 miles
- 2016 – 108,678 miles
- 2015 – 100,725 miles
- 2014 – 93,706 miles
- 2013 – 84,124 miles
- 2012 – 72,205 miles
- 2011 – 57,031 miles
- 2010 – 48,286 miles
- 2009 – 38,956 miles
- 2008 – 34,099 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass157,646 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Coil spring corroded
Advisory6 MOTs, 2018–2024
Offside Front Coil spring corroded
Advisory6 MOTs, 2018–2024
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded
Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2025
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded
Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2025
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019
Full MOT history
26 tests since 25 Feb 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass157,646 miles (+4,279)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 157,646 miles
- Test number
- 303693533667
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass153,367 miles (+186)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 153,367 miles
- Test number
- 841740062512
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail153,181 miles (+4,282)11 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 153,181 miles
- Test number
- 804688186762
- MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear section (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- MajorNearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryPoor engine running
- AdvisoryRear axle differential mountings excessively worn
Pass148,899 miles (+1)10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 148,899 miles
- Test number
- 177806808487
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Offside and nearside (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Offside and nearside (5.3.2 (d))
Fail148,898 miles (+4,606)6 major10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 148,898 miles
- Test number
- 148156520149
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt SPLIT (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Offside and nearside (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Offside and nearside (5.3.2 (d))
Pass144,292 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 144,292 miles
- Test number
- 979594393240
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Fail144,292 miles (+5,058)3 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 144,292 miles
- Test number
- 538107095442
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Pass139,234 miles (+4,419)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 139,234 miles
- Test number
- 269506083728
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryReverse light not working
Pass134,815 miles (+5,443)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 134,815 miles
- Test number
- 524595922052
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened Strut top mounting. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryValve stem slightly damaged All (5.2.3 (j))
Pass129,372 miles7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 129,372 miles
- Test number
- 498558129162
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear propshaft missing
Fail129,372 miles (+9,660)1 repaired7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 129,372 miles
- Test number
- 109953203859
- Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear propshaft missing
Pass119,712 miles (+2)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- 119,712 miles
- Test number
- 758118493507
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail119,710 miles (+5,373)3 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 119,710 miles
- Test number
- 920072028673
- MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorProp shaft joint excessively worn Rear propshaft front joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass114,337 miles (+5,659)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 114,337 miles
- Test number
- 717534328860
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Pass108,678 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 108,678 miles
- Test number
- 325101813462
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail108,676 miles (+7,951)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 108,676 miles
- Test number
- 459453237222
- FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Pass100,725 miles (+7,019)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 100,725 miles
- Test number
- 130861178218
- AdvisorySlight play in rear propshaft joints
Pass93,706 miles (+9,582)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 93,706 miles
- Test number
- 357761154421
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass84,124 miles (+11,919)
- MOT expiry
- 29 May 2014
- Odometer
- 84,124 miles
- Test number
- 547485133178
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass72,205 miles (+15,174)
- MOT expiry
- 29 May 2013
- Odometer
- 72,205 miles
- Test number
- 235761652173
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail57,031 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 57,031 miles
- Test number
- 157464421088
- Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Pass57,031 miles (+8,745)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 57,031 miles
- Test number
- 936394821032
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass48,286 miles (+9,330)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jan 2011
- Odometer
- 48,286 miles
- Test number
- 174250420458
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail38,956 miles3 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 38,956 miles
- Test number
- 173519629432
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass38,956 miles (+4,857)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Feb 2010
- Odometer
- 38,956 miles
- Test number
- 824349129071
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass34,099 miles
- MOT expiry
- 24 Feb 2009
- Odometer
- 34,099 miles
- Test number
- 623046858079
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about 12 DES
- What vehicle is registration 12 DES currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show 12 DES on a silver diesel Land Rover Freelander first used on 28 Jan 2005. 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 12 DES currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 12 DES is valid until 25 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on 12 DES?
- The MOT on 12 DES is valid until 25 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has 12 DES done?
- 12 DES was recorded at 157,646 miles at its MOT on 19 Mar 2026, an average of 6,840 miles a year.
- Has 12 DES ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. 12 DES has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Mar 2025.
- Has the mileage on 12 DES 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 12 DES find?
- 12 DES passed its latest MOT on 19 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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