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Land Rover Freelander

Blue · Diesel · 2012 · 2,179 cc

JOY 163MOT history

JOY 163 is a blue diesel Land Rover Freelander first used on 7 Sept 2012. Its MOT is valid until 30 Dec 2026 and it has passed 11 of 15 MOT tests, with 97,634 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Dec 2025.

JOY 163 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 30 Dec 2026
Mileage
97,634 mi
At MOT on 2 Dec 2025
MOT tests
15
11 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,953 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
JOY 163
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Land Rover
Model
Freelander
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,179 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
7 Sept 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
2 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

JOY 163 was last recorded at 97,634 miles on 2 Dec 2025, 7,554 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
90,080 miles · 10 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
7,554 miles
Average per year
6,953 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 97,634 miles
  • 2024 – 90,080 miles
  • 2023 – 78,584 miles
  • 2022 – 72,761 miles
  • 2021 – 67,834 miles
  • 2020 – 62,312 miles
  • 2019 – 57,512 miles
  • 2018 – 49,705 miles
  • 2017 – 43,828 miles
  • 2016 – 35,632 miles
  • 2015 – 26,379 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass97,634 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (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 Obligatory mirror slightly damaged

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

15 tests since 3 Sept 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass97,634 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    97,634 miles
    Test number
    219044788201
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  2. Fail97,634 miles (+7,554)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,634 miles
    Test number
    687323489066
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  3. Pass90,080 miles (+133)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    90,080 miles
    Test number
    862441338753
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
  4. Fail89,947 miles (+11,363)2 dangerous2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,947 miles
    Test number
    786050609863
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
  5. Pass78,584 miles (+5,823)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    78,584 miles
    Test number
    268345048552
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner worn (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass72,761 miles (+4,927)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    72,761 miles
    Test number
    414387209101
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing on edges
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  7. Pass67,834 miles (+5,522)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    67,834 miles
    Test number
    148617769436
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass62,312 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    62,312 miles
    Test number
    726435852149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail62,311 miles (+4,799)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,311 miles
    Test number
    179786991386
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  10. Pass57,512 miles (+7,807)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    57,512 miles
    Test number
    218287528977
    • AdvisoryTowball/hitch not fitted at time of test
  11. Pass49,705 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    49,705 miles
    Test number
    176676543560
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under car covers fitted not allowing full inspection
  12. Fail49,705 miles (+5,877)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,705 miles
    Test number
    766023610577
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under car covers fitted not allowing full inspection
  13. Pass43,828 miles (+8,196)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    43,828 miles
    Test number
    509778957166
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  14. Pass35,632 miles (+9,253)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    35,632 miles
    Test number
    107040622796
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres wearing on inner edges
  15. Pass26,379 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    26,379 miles
    Test number
    811516742810

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about JOY 163

What vehicle is registration JOY 163 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show JOY 163 on a blue diesel Land Rover Freelander first used on 7 Sept 2012. 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 JOY 163 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on JOY 163 is valid until 30 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on JOY 163?
The MOT on JOY 163 is valid until 30 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has JOY 163 done?
JOY 163 was recorded at 97,634 miles at its MOT on 2 Dec 2025, an average of 6,953 miles a year.
Has JOY 163 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. JOY 163 has failed 4 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on JOY 163 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 JOY 163 find?
JOY 163 passed its latest MOT on 2 Dec 2025 with 4 advisories: front brake disc worn, but not excessively; front brake pad(s) wearing thin; offside play in steering rack inner joint(s), and 1 more.

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