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Land Rover Freelander

Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 1,951 cc

LB54 VEWMOT history

LB54 VEW is a silver diesel Land Rover Freelander first used on 31 Jan 2005. Its MOT is valid until 26 Feb 2027 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 156,840 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 26 Feb 2027
Mileage
156,840 mi
At MOT on 27 Feb 2026
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
7,078 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB54 VEW
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Freelander
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,951 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
31 Jan 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB54 VEW was last recorded at 156,840 miles on 27 Feb 2026, 592 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
156,248 miles · 2 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
592 miles
Average per year
7,078 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 156,840 miles
  • 2025 – 150,997 miles
  • 2024 – 149,985 miles
  • 2023 – 149,943 miles
  • 2022 – 149,282 miles
  • 2021 – 148,330 miles
  • 2020 – 142,096 miles
  • 2019 – 134,789 miles
  • 2018 – 123,344 miles
  • 2017 – 112,717 miles
  • 2016 – 104,029 miles
  • 2015 – 94,645 miles
  • 2014 – 87,573 miles
  • 2013 – 77,193 miles
  • 2012 – 67,921 miles
  • 2011 – 56,449 miles
  • 2010 – 45,636 miles
  • 2009 – 37,570 miles
  • 2008 – 28,523 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass156,840 miles
  • MinorFront Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryEngine smoke !
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryPropshaft removed !

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.

  • Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Parking brake imbalanced. It would appear that the braking system may require adjustment or repair.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear lower position lamp damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated on limits!!!

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

27 tests since 11 Jan 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass156,840 miles (+592)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    156,840 miles
    Test number
    671710486464
    • MinorFront Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine smoke !
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPropshaft removed !
  2. Fail156,248 miles (+5,251)9 major2 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,248 miles
    Test number
    610298479323
    • MajorCentral Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle Unable to open door. (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Boot split. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Obligatory indirect vision device insecure Mirror housing does not lock in position. (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Boot split. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Obligatory indirect vision device insecure Mirror housing does not lock in position. (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Lens cleaned. (4.1.4 (b))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Lens cleaned. (4.1.4 (b))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake travel excessive.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Turbo hoses. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Fluid leak, but not excessive Differetial leaking. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass150,997 miles2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    150,997 miles
    Test number
    774724953367
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated on limits!!! (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake imbalanced. It would appear that the braking system may require adjustment or repair.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear lower position lamp damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Fail150,997 miles (+1,012)2 dangerous2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,997 miles
    Test number
    964652948056
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215 65 16 (5.2.3 (e))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated on limits!!! (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake imbalanced. It would appear that the braking system may require adjustment or repair.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear lower position lamp damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Pass149,985 miles (+42)1 minor14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    149,985 miles
    Test number
    248853902052
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Nearside and Offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and Offside -On the limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and Offside -On the limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside and Offside headlamp lens deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside rear position lamp lens damaged
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair -Nearside lower effort
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Nearside and Offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle identification number stamp has corrosion
  6. Pass149,943 miles (+661)2 minor13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    149,943 miles
    Test number
    752603135323
    • MinorFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Nearside and Offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant level low
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and Offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and Offside- Worn on outer edge- 2mm on outer edge- ON THE LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside and Offside headlamp lens deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside rear position lamp lens damaged
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil level low- Half way on dip stick
    • AdvisoryParking brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair
    • AdvisoryVehicle identification number stamp has corrosion
  7. Pass149,282 miles (+952)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    149,282 miles
    Test number
    995075469259
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass148,330 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    148,330 miles
    Test number
    122372757826
    • AdvisoryBoth front to rear brake pipes slight corrosion
    • AdvisoryO/S front tyre worn on outer edge
  9. Fail148,330 miles (+6,234)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,330 miles
    Test number
    977929501151
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth front to rear brake pipes slight corrosion
    • AdvisoryO/S front tyre worn on outer edge
  10. Pass142,096 miles (+64)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    142,096 miles
    Test number
    731552367771

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail142,032 miles (+7,243)3 dangerous4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,032 miles
    Test number
    883070899055
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
  12. Pass134,789 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    134,789 miles
    Test number
    914711653900
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive under tray fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  13. Fail134,788 miles (+11,444)2 dangerous6 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,788 miles
    Test number
    630237021882
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick metal to metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorBrake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens deteriorated (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens deteriorated (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive under tray fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  14. Pass123,344 miles (+10,627)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    123,344 miles
    Test number
    260299572745
    • AdvisoryO/S front track rod end slight play
    • AdvisoryN/s rear child seat fitted
  15. Pass112,717 miles (+141)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    112,717 miles
    Test number
    329304207459
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
  16. Fail112,576 miles (+8,547)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,576 miles
    Test number
    396097327556
    • FailureFront Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
  17. Pass104,029 miles (+9,384)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    104,029 miles
    Test number
    520361298499
    • Advisory3xchild seats fitted
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
  18. Pass94,645 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    94,645 miles
    Test number
    157407215462

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail94,645 miles (+7,072)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,645 miles
    Test number
    115666715066
    • FailureCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureCentre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
  20. Pass87,573 miles (+10,380)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    87,573 miles
    Test number
    126407614032
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteChild seat nearside front
  21. Pass77,193 miles (+9,272)1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    77,193 miles
    Test number
    489338223028
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  22. Pass67,921 miles (+11,472)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    67,921 miles
    Test number
    339538222045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass56,449 miles (+10,813)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    56,449 miles
    Test number
    117101131086
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  24. Pass45,636 miles (+8,066)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    45,636 miles
    Test number
    103389320470

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass37,570 miles (+9,047)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    37,570 miles
    Test number
    362621929011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass28,523 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    28,523 miles
    Test number
    114731518436

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail28,523 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,523 miles
    Test number
    534541018007
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Questions about LB54 VEW

Does LB54 VEW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB54 VEW is valid until 26 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB54 VEW?
The MOT on LB54 VEW is valid until 26 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB54 VEW done?
LB54 VEW was recorded at 156,840 miles at its MOT on 27 Feb 2026, an average of 7,078 miles a year.
Has LB54 VEW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB54 VEW has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on LB54 VEW 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 LB54 VEW find?
LB54 VEW passed its latest MOT on 27 Feb 2026 with 2 minor defects and 4 advisories: front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front; nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; engine smoke !, and 3 more.

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