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Land Rover Freelander

Silver · Diesel · 2006 · 1,951 cc

MSG 178MOT history

MSG 178 is a silver diesel Land Rover Freelander first used on 16 Mar 2006. Its MOT is valid until 27 Mar 2027 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 95,434 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Mar 2026.

MSG 178 silver 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 27 Mar 2027
Mileage
95,434 mi
At MOT on 17 Mar 2026
MOT tests
22
18 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,715 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
MSG 178
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Land Rover
Model
Freelander
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,951 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
16 Mar 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

MSG 178 was last recorded at 95,434 miles on 17 Mar 2026, 2,429 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
93,005 miles · 24 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
2,429 miles
Average per year
4,715 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 95,434 miles
  • 2025 – 93,005 miles
  • 2024 – 90,728 miles
  • 2023 – 88,596 miles
  • 2022 – 85,922 miles
  • 2021 – 83,870 miles
  • 2020 – 82,142 miles
  • 2019 – 77,569 miles
  • 2018 – 70,953 miles
  • 2017 – 64,179 miles
  • 2016 – 58,183 miles
  • 2015 – 51,774 miles
  • 2014 – 46,645 miles
  • 2013 – 41,360 miles
  • 2012 – 35,173 miles
  • 2011 – 29,143 miles
  • 2010 – 22,511 miles
  • 2009 – 15,416 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass95,434 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All metal pipes

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front Coil spring corroded Both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive All

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

22 tests since 28 Mar 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass95,434 miles (+2,429)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    95,434 miles
    Test number
    492790790362

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass93,005 miles (+2,277)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    93,005 miles
    Test number
    189816997763
    • AdvisoryFull car covered in undersel fuel pipes and brake pipes and brake flexi
  3. Pass90,728 miles (+2,132)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    90,728 miles
    Test number
    282852610963
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH REARS (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake repair covered in underseal ALL (1.1.21 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  4. Pass88,596 miles (+2,674)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    88,596 miles
    Test number
    197492772923
    • AdvisoryAll underside covered in underseal/paint
    • AdvisoryCentral Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Getting excessive (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
  5. Pass85,922 miles (+4)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    85,922 miles
    Test number
    587779362288
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All metal pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive All (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  6. Fail85,918 miles (+2,048)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,918 miles
    Test number
    574889736340
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All metal pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive All (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  7. Pass83,870 miles (+1,728)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    83,870 miles
    Test number
    499966393624

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass82,142 miles (+4,573)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    82,142 miles
    Test number
    314372901084
    • AdvisoryRear Wiper torn
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  9. Pass77,569 miles (+6,616)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    77,569 miles
    Test number
    605398353844
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  10. Pass70,953 miles (+6,774)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    70,953 miles
    Test number
    311328183888
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules All. (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded All remaining steel (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Oil leak Driveshaft seal.
    • AdvisoryVehicle underside corroded but solid.
  11. Pass64,179 miles (+29)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    64,179 miles
    Test number
    830312634013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail64,150 miles (+5,967)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,150 miles
    Test number
    919960913229
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded flexible hose to wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded flexible hose to wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
  13. Pass58,183 miles (+21)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    58,183 miles
    Test number
    163445050594

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail58,162 miles (+6,388)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,162 miles
    Test number
    511803815514
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded flexible hose to wheel cyl (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Flexible hose to wheel cyl (3.6.B.2c)
  15. Pass51,774 miles (+5,129)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    51,774 miles
    Test number
    459655385059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass46,645 miles (+5,285)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    46,645 miles
    Test number
    417175384013
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  17. Pass41,360 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    41,360 miles
    Test number
    886475083049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail41,360 miles (+6,187)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,360 miles
    Test number
    989645583094
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
  19. Pass35,173 miles (+6,030)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    35,173 miles
    Test number
    735942982009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass29,143 miles (+6,632)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    29,143 miles
    Test number
    769341681023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass22,511 miles (+7,095)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    22,511 miles
    Test number
    963363780012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass15,416 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    15,416 miles
    Test number
    853327589051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about MSG 178

What vehicle is registration MSG 178 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show MSG 178 on a silver diesel Land Rover Freelander first used on 16 Mar 2006. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does MSG 178 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on MSG 178 is valid until 27 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on MSG 178?
The MOT on MSG 178 is valid until 27 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has MSG 178 done?
MSG 178 was recorded at 95,434 miles at its MOT on 17 Mar 2026, an average of 4,715 miles a year.
Has MSG 178 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. MSG 178 has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on MSG 178 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 MSG 178 find?
MSG 178 passed its latest MOT on 17 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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