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Land Rover Freelander

Blue · Diesel · 2007 · 2,179 cc

L18 ABJMOT history

L18 ABJ is a blue diesel Land Rover Freelander first used on 5 May 2007. Its MOT expired on 6 Feb 2024 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 156,885 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jun 2024.

L18 ABJ blue Land Rover Freelander – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Land Rover Freelander, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 6 Feb 2024
Mileage
156,885 mi
At MOT on 6 Jun 2024
MOT tests
16
13 passed · 3 failed
Per year
7,179 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L18 ABJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Freelander
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,179 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
5 May 2007
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Feb 2024
Latest MOT test
6 Jun 2024 (Fail)

Mileage history

L18 ABJ was last recorded at 156,885 miles on 6 Jun 2024, 7,442 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Jan 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
149,443 miles · 12 Jan 2023
Between the last two tests
7,442 miles
Average per year
7,179 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 156,885 miles
  • 2023 – 149,443 miles
  • 2022 – 128,492 miles
  • 2020 – 128,124 miles
  • 2019 – 121,925 miles
  • 2018 – 115,816 miles
  • 2017 – 111,278 miles
  • 2016 – 105,227 miles
  • 2015 – 98,011 miles
  • 2014 – 89,521 miles
  • 2013 – 85,118 miles
  • 2012 – 75,760 miles
  • 2011 – 65,768 miles
  • 2010 – 55,727 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail156,885 miles
  • DangerousOffside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill behind plastic (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear of arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Door sill to wheel arche (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill behind plastic (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Rear arm to floor (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryAll brake discs are rusty
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front of arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake has slight binding
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Rear arm to floor (5.3.4 (a) (i))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

Full MOT history

16 tests since 4 May 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail156,885 miles (+7,442)1 dangerous10 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,885 miles
    Test number
    741607233849
    • DangerousOffside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill behind plastic (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear of arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Door sill to wheel arche (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill behind plastic (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Rear arm to floor (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll brake discs are rusty
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front of arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake has slight binding
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Rear arm to floor (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass149,443 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    149,443 miles
    Test number
    910634659771
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Fail149,443 miles (+20,951)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,443 miles
    Test number
    388042958955
    • MajorCentral Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass128,492 miles (+368)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    128,492 miles
    Test number
    245183690202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass128,124 miles (+6,199)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    128,124 miles
    Test number
    366896014092
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass121,925 miles (+6,109)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    121,925 miles
    Test number
    891576166713
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass115,816 miles (+4,538)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    115,816 miles
    Test number
    485538483998
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass111,278 miles (+6,051)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    111,278 miles
    Test number
    129875849733
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOil leak rear diff

  9. Pass105,227 miles (+7,216)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    105,227 miles
    Test number
    531960885128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass98,011 miles (+8,490)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    98,011 miles
    Test number
    481379872719

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass89,521 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    89,521 miles
    Test number
    955631184246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail89,521 miles (+4,403)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,521 miles
    Test number
    295151684232
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  13. Pass85,118 miles (+9,358)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2014
    Odometer
    85,118 miles
    Test number
    375137523101
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  14. Pass75,760 miles (+9,992)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2013
    Odometer
    75,760 miles
    Test number
    446012732111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass65,768 miles (+10,041)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2012
    Odometer
    65,768 miles
    Test number
    365776631170
    • NoteFront brake pads getteing low.

  16. Pass55,727 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2011
    Odometer
    55,727 miles
    Test number
    584894720160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L18 ABJ

Does L18 ABJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L18 ABJ expired on 6 Feb 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L18 ABJ?
The MOT on L18 ABJ expired on 6 Feb 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L18 ABJ done?
L18 ABJ was recorded at 156,885 miles at its MOT on 6 Jun 2024, an average of 7,179 miles a year.
Has L18 ABJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L18 ABJ has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jun 2024.
Has the mileage on L18 ABJ 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 L18 ABJ find?
L18 ABJ failed its latest MOT on 6 Jun 2024 with 1 dangerous defect, 10 major defects and 4 advisories: offside front wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up; nearside front inner suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush; nearside rear inner suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill, and 12 more.

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