
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
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.
- 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
- 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 !
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.
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 !
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))
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))
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))
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
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
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))
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
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
Pass142,096 miles (+64)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 142,096 miles
- Test number
- 731552367771
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
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))
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))
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
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)
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)
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)
Pass94,645 miles
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 94,645 miles
- Test number
- 157407215462
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
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
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
Pass67,921 miles (+11,472)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 67,921 miles
- Test number
- 339538222045
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
Pass45,636 miles (+8,066)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2011
- Odometer
- 45,636 miles
- Test number
- 103389320470
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass37,570 miles (+9,047)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2010
- Odometer
- 37,570 miles
- Test number
- 362621929011
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass28,523 miles
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2009
- Odometer
- 28,523 miles
- Test number
- 114731518436
No defects or advisories recorded.
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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