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Land Rover Freelander

Red · Petrol · 2005 · 1,796 cc

L40 OLBMOT history

L40 OLB is a red petrol Land Rover Freelander first used on 31 Mar 2005. Its MOT is valid until 13 May 2027 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 130,510 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 May 2026.

L40 OLB red 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 13 May 2027
Mileage
130,510 mi
At MOT on 12 May 2026
MOT tests
29
19 passed · 10 failed
Per year
5,609 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L40 OLB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Freelander
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
31 Mar 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 May 2027
Latest MOT test
12 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L40 OLB was last recorded at 130,510 miles on 12 May 2026, 30 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
130,480 miles · 29 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
30 miles
Average per year
5,609 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 130,510 miles
  • 2025 – 130,002 miles
  • 2024 – 126,350 miles
  • 2023 – 121,286 miles
  • 2022 – 116,176 miles
  • 2021 – 112,062 miles
  • 2020 – 109,064 miles
  • 2019 – 104,199 miles
  • 2018 – 97,058 miles
  • 2017 – 91,566 miles
  • 2016 – 86,001 miles
  • 2015 – 78,813 miles
  • 2014 – 73,290 miles
  • 2013 – 67,635 miles
  • 2012 – 60,486 miles
  • 2011 – 54,569 miles
  • 2010 – 54,470 miles
  • 2009 – 51,192 miles
  • 2008 – 28,489 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass130,510 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryFront no plate partly obscured by bar protectorRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (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.

  • Rear differential leaking

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 to wheel cylinders

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2018

Full MOT history

29 tests since 4 Mar 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass130,510 miles (+30)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2027
    Odometer
    130,510 miles
    Test number
    644470129922
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront no plate partly obscured by bar protector
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Fail130,480 miles (+478)1 dangerous3 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,480 miles
    Test number
    147601530654
    • DangerousOffside Front Anti-roll bar mounting modified so the suspension is likely to fail other components hitting shock (5.3.3 (c) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury light guard broken sharp (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront no plate partly obscured by bar protector
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  3. Pass130,002 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2026
    Odometer
    130,002 miles
    Test number
    459877149024
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear differential leaking
  4. Fail130,002 miles (+50)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,002 miles
    Test number
    740504811127
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear differential leaking
  5. Fail129,952 miles (+3,602)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,952 miles
    Test number
    547634618857
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material after flexi hose to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material after flexi hose to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear differential leaking
  6. Pass126,350 miles (+28)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    126,350 miles
    Test number
    685181941809
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 to wheel cylinders (1.1.11 (c))
  7. Fail126,322 miles (+5,036)8 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,322 miles
    Test number
    719273554230
    • MajorBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 to wheel cylinders (1.1.11 (c))
  8. Pass121,286 miles (+5,110)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    121,286 miles
    Test number
    144279157903
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  9. Pass116,176 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    116,176 miles
    Test number
    910554433376
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  10. Fail116,169 miles (+4,107)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,169 miles
    Test number
    615312361534
    • MajorBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  11. Pass112,062 miles (+2,998)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    112,062 miles
    Test number
    227555452467

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass109,064 miles (+4,865)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    109,064 miles
    Test number
    466875160139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass104,199 miles (+7,141)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    104,199 miles
    Test number
    798579046645
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryO/s front tyre worn on outer edge
  14. Pass97,058 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    97,058 miles
    Test number
    707194799074
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryO/s and n/s rear tyre sidewlls perishing
    • AdvisoryPark brake only 16%
  15. Fail97,044 miles (+5,478)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,044 miles
    Test number
    485156226351
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryO/s and n/s rear tyre sidewlls perishing
  16. Pass91,566 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    91,566 miles
    Test number
    994350198527
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust bracket broken - exhaust not insecure as a result
    • AdvisoryFuel tank support strap corroding
  17. Fail91,566 miles (+5,565)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,566 miles
    Test number
    658943987098
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust bracket broken - exhaust not insecure as a result
    • AdvisoryFuel tank support strap corroding
  18. Pass86,001 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    86,001 miles
    Test number
    820824163505

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail86,001 miles (+7,188)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,001 miles
    Test number
    668332996738
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
  20. Pass78,813 miles (+5,523)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    78,813 miles
    Test number
    169893045010
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
  21. Pass73,290 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    73,290 miles
    Test number
    575888854017
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
  22. Fail73,285 miles (+5,650)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,285 miles
    Test number
    168917454016
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • FailureRear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
  23. Pass67,635 miles (+7,149)1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    67,635 miles
    Test number
    267563363078
    • NoteRear silencer in poor condition
  24. Pass60,486 miles (+2)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    60,486 miles
    Test number
    126700362481
    • NoteExhaust in poor condishion
    • NoteRear diff front mounting rubber in poor condishion
  25. Fail60,484 miles (+5,915)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,484 miles
    Test number
    516749752013
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteExhaust in poor condishion
    • NoteRear diff front mounting rubber in poor condishion
  26. Pass54,569 miles (+99)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    54,569 miles
    Test number
    189191061020
    • NoteAll tyres starting to perrish
  27. Pass54,470 miles (+3,278)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    54,470 miles
    Test number
    334696660177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass51,192 miles (+22,703)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    51,192 miles
    Test number
    310994629254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass28,489 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    28,489 miles
    Test number
    634214268051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L40 OLB

Does L40 OLB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L40 OLB is valid until 13 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on L40 OLB?
The MOT on L40 OLB is valid until 13 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L40 OLB done?
L40 OLB was recorded at 130,510 miles at its MOT on 12 May 2026, an average of 5,609 miles a year.
Has L40 OLB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L40 OLB has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on L40 OLB 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 L40 OLB find?
L40 OLB passed its latest MOT on 12 May 2026 with 9 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both; front brake pad(s) wearing thin; front no plate partly obscured by bar protector, and 6 more.

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