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Land Rover Freelander

Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 1,796 cc

L3 VEMMOT history

L3 VEM is a silver petrol Land Rover Freelander first used on 5 Mar 2004. Its MOT expired on 6 Oct 2026 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 68,486 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Oct 2025.

L3 VEM silver 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 Oct 2026
Mileage
68,486 mi
At MOT on 7 Oct 2025
MOT tests
22
18 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,337 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L3 VEM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Freelander
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
5 Mar 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
7 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L3 VEM was last recorded at 68,486 miles on 7 Oct 2025, 2,943 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Apr 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
65,543 miles · 5 Apr 2023
Between the last two tests
2,943 miles
Average per year
2,337 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 68,486 miles
  • 2023 – 65,543 miles
  • 2022 – 62,264 miles
  • 2021 – 52,742 miles
  • 2020 – 50,180 miles
  • 2019 – 49,956 miles
  • 2018 – 49,755 miles
  • 2017 – 49,337 miles
  • 2016 – 48,481 miles
  • 2015 – 46,437 miles
  • 2014 – 44,313 miles
  • 2013 – 42,471 miles
  • 2012 – 40,342 miles
  • 2011 – 37,695 miles
  • 2010 – 35,125 miles
  • 2009 – 33,264 miles
  • 2008 – 30,812 miles
  • 2007 – 25,176 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass68,486 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear lamp has damage
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021

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.

  • Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2018

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2014

Full MOT history

22 tests since 28 Mar 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass68,486 miles (+2,943)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    68,486 miles
    Test number
    143271260091
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear lamp has damage
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass65,543 miles (+3,279)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    65,543 miles
    Test number
    575228207091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass62,264 miles (+9,522)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    62,264 miles
    Test number
    474633695380

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass52,742 miles (+2,562)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    52,742 miles
    Test number
    301846280927
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass50,180 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    50,180 miles
    Test number
    548058115942
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail50,172 miles (+216)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,172 miles
    Test number
    623208711068
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass49,956 miles (+201)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    49,956 miles
    Test number
    967235157313
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  8. Pass49,755 miles (+276)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    49,755 miles
    Test number
    191412084534

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail49,479 miles (+142)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,479 miles
    Test number
    880944016293
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  10. Pass49,337 miles (+856)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    49,337 miles
    Test number
    271322476305
    • AdvisoryPOSSIBLE DIFF OR PROP BEARING SLIGHT GROAN

  11. Pass48,481 miles (+2,044)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    48,481 miles
    Test number
    665789726837
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake slightly binding

  12. Pass46,437 miles (+2,124)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    46,437 miles
    Test number
    399933285018
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Pass44,313 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    44,313 miles
    Test number
    469104674087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail44,313 miles (+1,842)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,313 miles
    Test number
    599754874071
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass42,471 miles (+2,129)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    42,471 miles
    Test number
    586044683000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass40,342 miles (+2,647)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    40,342 miles
    Test number
    868389672014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass37,695 miles (+2,570)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    37,695 miles
    Test number
    229089761068
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  18. Pass35,125 miles (+1,861)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    35,125 miles
    Test number
    181382380460

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass33,264 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    33,264 miles
    Test number
    470613289046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail33,264 miles (+2,452)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,264 miles
    Test number
    893063089068
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  21. Pass30,812 miles (+5,636)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    30,812 miles
    Test number
    130277478034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass25,176 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    25,176 miles
    Test number
    134107887412

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L3 VEM

Does L3 VEM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L3 VEM expired on 6 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L3 VEM?
The MOT on L3 VEM expired on 6 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L3 VEM done?
L3 VEM was recorded at 68,486 miles at its MOT on 7 Oct 2025, an average of 2,337 miles a year.
Has L3 VEM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L3 VEM has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Mar 2020.
Has the mileage on L3 VEM 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 L3 VEM find?
L3 VEM passed its latest MOT on 7 Oct 2025 with 7 advisories: nearside front suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside inner integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced; nearside rear coil spring corroded, and 4 more.

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