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Land Rover Freelander

Grey · Diesel · 2005 · 1,951 cc

LC05 FBYMOT history

LC05 FBY is a grey diesel Land Rover Freelander first used on 30 May 2005. Its MOT expired on 26 Apr 2025 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 95,867 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Oct 2026.

LC05 FBY grey Land Rover Freelander – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Land Rover Freelander, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 26 Apr 2025
Mileage
95,867 mi
At MOT on 2 Oct 2026
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,728 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC05 FBY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Freelander
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,951 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
30 May 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Apr 2025
Latest MOT test
2 Oct 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

LC05 FBY was last recorded at 95,867 miles on 2 Oct 2026, 4,958 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Apr 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
90,909 miles · 27 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
4,958 miles
Average per year
4,728 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 95,867 miles
  • 2024 – 90,909 miles
  • 2023 – 85,822 miles
  • 2022 – 73,866 miles
  • 2021 – 62,285 miles
  • 2020 – 59,706 miles
  • 2019 – 55,079 miles
  • 2018 – 53,171 miles
  • 2017 – 48,332 miles
  • 2016 – 43,421 miles
  • 2015 – 37,899 miles
  • 2014 – 31,923 miles
  • 2013 – 22,287 miles
  • 2012 – 18,872 miles
  • 2011 – 16,273 miles
  • 2010 – 13,718 miles
  • 2009 – 11,402 miles
  • 2008 – 8,866 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail95,867 miles
  • MajorFront Brake performance unable to be tested due to brake lines being heavily corroded (1.2.1 (g))
  • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorNearside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorOffside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2156516 (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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.

  • Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2023

Full MOT history

25 tests since 8 May 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail95,867 miles (+4,958)6 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,867 miles
    Test number
    893484815929
    • MajorFront Brake performance unable to be tested due to brake lines being heavily corroded (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2156516 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Pass90,909 miles (+5,087)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    90,909 miles
    Test number
    878323637625

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass85,822 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    85,822 miles
    Test number
    771177671813

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail85,818 miles (+11,952)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,818 miles
    Test number
    839100973549
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  5. Pass73,866 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    73,866 miles
    Test number
    459586578649
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  6. Fail73,866 miles (+11,581)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,866 miles
    Test number
    468200122298
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass62,285 miles (+2,579)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    62,285 miles
    Test number
    777247995630

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass59,706 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2021
    Odometer
    59,706 miles
    Test number
    651427761836

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail59,705 miles (+4,626)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,705 miles
    Test number
    470204816381
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass55,079 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    55,079 miles
    Test number
    716716097606

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail55,074 miles (+1,903)2 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,074 miles
    Test number
    174388226801
    • DangerousExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  12. Pass53,171 miles (+4,839)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    53,171 miles
    Test number
    936392137212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass48,332 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    48,332 miles
    Test number
    224690391200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail48,332 miles (+4,911)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,332 miles
    Test number
    991660104158
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

  15. Pass43,421 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    43,421 miles
    Test number
    187853231686

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail43,421 miles (+5,522)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,421 miles
    Test number
    959214239347
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  17. Pass37,899 miles (+5,976)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    37,899 miles
    Test number
    381105489867
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass31,923 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    31,923 miles
    Test number
    286663734326

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail31,923 miles (+9,636)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,923 miles
    Test number
    126463334345
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  20. Pass22,287 miles (+3,415)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    22,287 miles
    Test number
    717839853188
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass18,872 miles (+2,599)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2013
    Odometer
    18,872 miles
    Test number
    728830652117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass16,273 miles (+2,555)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2012
    Odometer
    16,273 miles
    Test number
    975882551196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass13,718 miles (+2,316)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2011
    Odometer
    13,718 miles
    Test number
    903722350148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass11,402 miles (+2,536)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2010
    Odometer
    11,402 miles
    Test number
    682848449126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass8,866 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2009
    Odometer
    8,866 miles
    Test number
    322029028134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LC05 FBY

Does LC05 FBY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LC05 FBY expired on 26 Apr 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LC05 FBY?
The MOT on LC05 FBY expired on 26 Apr 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LC05 FBY done?
LC05 FBY was recorded at 95,867 miles at its MOT on 2 Oct 2026, an average of 4,728 miles a year.
Has LC05 FBY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC05 FBY has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on LC05 FBY 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 LC05 FBY find?
LC05 FBY failed its latest MOT on 2 Oct 2026 with 6 major defects and 10 advisories: front brake performance unable to be tested due to brake lines being heavily corroded; nearside front brake pipe excessively corroded; nearside front suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link, and 13 more.

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