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Land Rover Freelander

Black · Diesel · 2003 · 1,951 cc

L4 VWDMOT history

L4 VWD is a black diesel Land Rover Freelander first used on 17 Dec 2003. Its MOT is valid until 1 Sept 2027 and it has passed 18 of 28 MOT tests, with 129,413 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Aug 2026.

L4 VWD black 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 1 Sept 2027
Mileage
129,413 mi
At MOT on 28 Aug 2026
MOT tests
28
18 passed · 10 failed
Per year
5,223 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L4 VWD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Freelander
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,951 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
17 Dec 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L4 VWD was last recorded at 129,413 miles on 28 Aug 2026, 1,349 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
128,064 miles · 2 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
1,349 miles
Average per year
5,223 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 129,413 miles
  • 2025 – 128,064 miles
  • 2024 – 124,576 miles
  • 2023 – 117,463 miles
  • 2020 – 116,944 miles
  • 2019 – 114,618 miles
  • 2018 – 112,028 miles
  • 2017 – 107,041 miles
  • 2016 – 101,444 miles
  • 2015 – 96,048 miles
  • 2014 – 90,288 miles
  • 2012 – 82,435 miles
  • 2010 – 65,987 miles
  • 2009 – 56,526 miles
  • 2008 – 43,939 miles
  • 2007 – 26,356 miles
  • 2006 – 25,388 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass129,413 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019

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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2015

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2015

  • Front Exhaust mounting defective

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

28 tests since 27 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass129,413 miles (+1,349)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    129,413 miles
    Test number
    169456127405
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass128,064 miles (+3,488)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    128,064 miles
    Test number
    801018614810
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass124,576 miles (+19)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    124,576 miles
    Test number
    776381424693

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail124,557 miles (+7,094)4 major2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,557 miles
    Test number
    374022645094
    • MajorExhaust system insecure 2x broken mountings (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass117,463 miles (+20)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    117,463 miles
    Test number
    698536654882
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Fail117,443 miles (+499)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,443 miles
    Test number
    463235617689
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass116,944 miles2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    116,944 miles
    Test number
    155077895188
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Across Axle (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material By front offside chassis leg (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material In wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material By offside front chassis leg (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Fail116,944 miles (+2,326)4 repaired2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,944 miles
    Test number
    435172773562
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Across Axle (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material By front offside chassis leg (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material In wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material By offside front chassis leg (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass114,618 miles1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    114,618 miles
    Test number
    134484890650
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Prop shaft support worn
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  10. Fail114,618 miles (+2,590)2 major1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,618 miles
    Test number
    827503474606
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Prop shaft support worn
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Strut top mount worn/noisy
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  11. Pass112,028 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    112,028 miles
    Test number
    965227926691

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail112,028 miles (+4,987)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,028 miles
    Test number
    615316041612
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  13. Pass107,041 miles (+5,597)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    107,041 miles
    Test number
    591350523405

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass101,444 miles (+5,396)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    101,444 miles
    Test number
    278397692744
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass96,048 miles5 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    96,048 miles
    Test number
    365298095018
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteRear wiper blade u/s

  16. Fail96,048 miles (+5,760)1 repaired5 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,048 miles
    Test number
    617628195052
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteRear wiper blade u/s

  17. Pass90,288 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    90,288 miles
    Test number
    267393794084
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • NoteExhaust rear box blowing slightly

  18. Fail90,288 miles (+7,853)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,288 miles
    Test number
    179753794431
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • NoteExhaust rear box blowing slightly

  19. Pass82,435 miles (+1,827)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    82,435 miles
    Test number
    985180012354

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass80,608 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    80,608 miles
    Test number
    886715232024
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Fail80,608 miles (+14,621)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,608 miles
    Test number
    695688922012
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass65,987 miles (+9,461)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    65,987 miles
    Test number
    890940270223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass56,526 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    56,526 miles
    Test number
    364806949449
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Fail56,524 miles (+12,585)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,524 miles
    Test number
    590611649247
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass43,939 miles (+17,583)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    43,939 miles
    Test number
    734713398171
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass26,356 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    26,356 miles
    Test number
    410297787083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail26,356 miles (+968)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,356 miles
    Test number
    731377387013
    • Repaired at testNearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

  28. Pass25,388 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    25,388 miles
    Test number
    504460676237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L4 VWD

Does L4 VWD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L4 VWD is valid until 1 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on L4 VWD?
The MOT on L4 VWD is valid until 1 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L4 VWD done?
L4 VWD was recorded at 129,413 miles at its MOT on 28 Aug 2026, an average of 5,223 miles a year.
Has L4 VWD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L4 VWD has failed 10 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Jun 2024.
Has the mileage on L4 VWD 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 L4 VWD find?
L4 VWD passed its latest MOT on 28 Aug 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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