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Land Rover Freelander

Blue · Diesel · 2003 · 1,951 cc

LB03 VCYMOT history

LB03 VCY is a blue diesel Land Rover Freelander first used on 30 Jun 2003. Its MOT expired on 8 Aug 2025 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 194,395 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jan 2026.

MOT
Expired
On 8 Aug 2025
Mileage
194,395 mi
At MOT on 29 Jan 2026
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
8,565 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB03 VCY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Freelander
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,951 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
30 Jun 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Aug 2025
Latest MOT test
29 Jan 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

LB03 VCY was last recorded at 194,395 miles on 29 Jan 2026, 159 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
194,236 miles · 7 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
159 miles
Average per year
8,565 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 194,395 miles
  • 2024 – 194,236 miles
  • 2023 – 180,504 miles
  • 2022 – 165,548 miles
  • 2021 – 156,670 miles
  • 2020 – 148,599 miles
  • 2019 – 141,248 miles
  • 2018 – 133,671 miles
  • 2017 – 124,696 miles
  • 2016 – 114,930 miles
  • 2015 – 106,884 miles
  • 2014 – 99,304 miles
  • 2013 – 93,668 miles
  • 2012 – 86,919 miles
  • 2011 – 80,551 miles
  • 2010 – 71,222 miles
  • 2009 – 59,904 miles
  • 2008 – 49,505 miles
  • 2007 – 38,602 miles
  • 2006 – 26,292 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail194,395 miles
  • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear pan mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisorySmall fuel leak

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.

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2024

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2024

Full MOT history

28 tests since 14 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail194,395 miles (+159)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    194,395 miles
    Test number
    519128043926
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear pan mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisorySmall fuel leak

  2. Pass194,236 miles (+2)13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    194,236 miles
    Test number
    970987594202
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail194,234 miles (+13,730)2 dangerous13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    194,234 miles
    Test number
    403608697535
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass180,504 miles (+14,956)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    180,504 miles
    Test number
    457483163450
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Pass165,548 miles (+258)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    165,548 miles
    Test number
    538153392124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail165,290 miles (+8,620)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,290 miles
    Test number
    222522290958
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to wheel (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to wheel (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass156,670 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    156,670 miles
    Test number
    472935968894
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • 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))

  8. Fail156,669 miles (+8,070)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,669 miles
    Test number
    750273618494
    • MajorCentral Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn diff mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • 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))

  9. Pass148,599 miles (+4)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    148,599 miles
    Test number
    695496585540
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear diff rh front mount worn

  10. Fail148,595 miles (+7,347)1 dangerous2 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,595 miles
    Test number
    748976055605
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear diff rh front mount worn

  11. Pass141,248 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    141,248 miles
    Test number
    699226717654
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEngine has oil and water leak

  12. Fail141,248 miles (+7,577)3 dangerous4 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,248 miles
    Test number
    201999734783
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe twisted
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorBrake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEngine has oil and water leak

  13. Pass133,671 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    133,671 miles
    Test number
    234937622204
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material short (corroded) (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material short (corroded) (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear rear diff front mount badly perished

  14. Fail133,671 miles (+8,975)8 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,671 miles
    Test number
    318919689899
    • MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear section holed (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material short (corroded) (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material short (corroded) (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear rear diff front mount badly perished
    • AdvisoryCoolant level below min mark

  15. Pass124,696 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    124,696 miles
    Test number
    620839392828
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak thermostat area
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Oil leak drive shaft seal
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear section of exhaust has slight corrosion, no hole

  16. Fail124,696 miles (+9,766)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,696 miles
    Test number
    933704146489
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak thermostat area
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Oil leak drive shaft seal
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear section of exhaust has slight corrosion, no hole

  17. Pass114,930 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    114,930 miles
    Test number
    402756748171
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryParking brake only just met minimum requirements
    • AdvisorySlight transmission oil leak

  18. Fail114,930 miles (+8,046)3 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,930 miles
    Test number
    764149206537
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryParking brake only just met minimum requirements
    • AdvisorySlight transmission oil leak

  19. Pass106,884 miles (+7,580)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    106,884 miles
    Test number
    557521215289
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Pass99,304 miles (+5,636)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    99,304 miles
    Test number
    448520424243
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  21. Pass93,668 miles (+6,749)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    93,668 miles
    Test number
    455752683142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass86,919 miles (+6,368)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    86,919 miles
    Test number
    676539472171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass80,551 miles (+9,329)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    80,551 miles
    Test number
    277038971114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass71,222 miles (+11,318)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    71,222 miles
    Test number
    611470170142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass59,904 miles (+10,399)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    59,904 miles
    Test number
    324493559192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass49,505 miles (+10,903)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    49,505 miles
    Test number
    160413678123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass38,602 miles (+12,310)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    38,602 miles
    Test number
    463376977105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass26,292 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    26,292 miles
    Test number
    330175566196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB03 VCY

Does LB03 VCY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB03 VCY expired on 8 Aug 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB03 VCY?
The MOT on LB03 VCY expired on 8 Aug 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB03 VCY done?
LB03 VCY was recorded at 194,395 miles at its MOT on 29 Jan 2026, an average of 8,565 miles a year.
Has LB03 VCY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB03 VCY has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LB03 VCY 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 LB03 VCY find?
LB03 VCY failed its latest MOT on 29 Jan 2026 with 1 major defect and 5 advisories: nearside front brake pipe excessively corroded; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside track rod end ball joint has slight play, and 3 more.

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