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Land Rover Freelander

Grey · Diesel · 2002 · 1,951 cc

LA51 FXLMOT history

LA51 FXL is a grey diesel Land Rover Freelander first used on 28 Jan 2002. Its MOT is valid until 26 Jan 2027 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 150,940 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jan 2026.

LA51 FXL grey 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 26 Jan 2027
Mileage
150,940 mi
At MOT on 16 Jan 2026
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,823 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA51 FXL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Freelander
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,951 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
28 Jan 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA51 FXL was last recorded at 150,940 miles on 16 Jan 2026, 11,817 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jan 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 28 Aug 2014: 9,329 miles, lower than 87,436 miles on 4 Sept 2013.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
139,123 miles · 23 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
11,817 miles
Average per year
5,823 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 150,940 miles
  • 2025 – 139,123 miles
  • 2024 – 131,143 miles
  • 2023 – 120,174 miles
  • 2021 – 110,019 miles
  • 2020 – 99,895 miles
  • 2014 – 9,329 miles
  • 2013 – 87,436 miles
  • 2012 – 72,284 miles
  • 2011 – 67,867 miles
  • 2010 – 62,040 miles
  • 2009 – 56,633 miles
  • 2008 – 50,592 miles
  • 2007 – 43,840 miles
  • 2006 – 34,394 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass150,940 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and rear (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement strong advise (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and offside rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Front passenger door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Horn not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

22 tests since 10 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass150,940 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    150,940 miles
    Test number
    436599473602
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement strong advise (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Fail150,940 miles (+11,817)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,940 miles
    Test number
    143051577762
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement strong advise (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass139,123 miles (+2)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    139,123 miles
    Test number
    878133132886
    • MinorOffside Rear Front passenger door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and offside rear (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Fail139,121 miles (+7,978)3 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,121 miles
    Test number
    706083151054
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Front passenger door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and offside rear (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Pass131,143 miles (+1)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    131,143 miles
    Test number
    518663322837
    • MinorOffside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement strong advise (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEngine noisy

  6. Fail131,142 miles (+10,968)2 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,142 miles
    Test number
    854022268214
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement strong advise (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEngine noisy

  7. Pass120,174 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    120,174 miles
    Test number
    117129242535
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  8. Fail120,174 miles (+10,155)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,174 miles
    Test number
    727866871677
    • DangerousRear Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass110,019 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    110,019 miles
    Test number
    738005940149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail110,019 miles (+10,124)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,019 miles
    Test number
    157826271162
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

  11. Pass99,895 miles (+90,566)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    99,895 miles
    Test number
    509731478664

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass9,329 miles (-78,107)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    9,329 miles
    Test number
    377560944276
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteLens tape fitted to n/s rear light

  13. Pass87,436 miles5 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    87,436 miles
    Test number
    426417143217
    • NoteAge cracking to brake flexi hoses
    • NoteCorrosion to metal brake pipes (all)
    • NoteMovement in stuts
    • NoteN/s/f tyre low
    • NoteSlight movement in steering system

  14. Fail87,436 miles (+15,152)4 failures5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,436 miles
    Test number
    615016643213
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteAge cracking to brake flexi hoses
    • NoteCorrosion to metal brake pipes (all)
    • NoteMovement in stuts
    • NoteN/s/f tyre low
    • NoteSlight movement in steering system

  15. Pass72,284 miles (+4,417)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    72,284 miles
    Test number
    426134712004
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteMinor corrosion to most prescribed areas under vehicle.
    • NoteVacume pipe chafing on coolant pipe on the rear of the engine.

  16. Pass67,867 miles (+5,827)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    67,867 miles
    Test number
    539249711069
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteSlight seepage from the fuel tank area.

  17. Pass62,040 miles (+5,407)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    62,040 miles
    Test number
    593136210088
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass56,633 miles (+6,041)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    56,633 miles
    Test number
    310725309088
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass50,592 miles (+6,752)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    50,592 miles
    Test number
    354070718072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass43,840 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    43,840 miles
    Test number
    612018717036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail43,840 miles (+9,446)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,840 miles
    Test number
    782128017093
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  22. Pass34,394 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    34,394 miles
    Test number
    922240816073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LA51 FXL

Does LA51 FXL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LA51 FXL is valid until 26 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LA51 FXL?
The MOT on LA51 FXL is valid until 26 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LA51 FXL done?
LA51 FXL was recorded at 150,940 miles at its MOT on 16 Jan 2026, an average of 5,823 miles a year.
Has LA51 FXL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA51 FXL has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LA51 FXL ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 28 Aug 2014. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LA51 FXL find?
LA51 FXL passed its latest MOT on 16 Jan 2026 with 6 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and rear; front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 3 more.

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