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Land Rover Freelander

Blue · Petrol · 1997 · 1,795 cc

R202 BACMOT history

R202 BAC is a blue petrol Land Rover Freelander first used on 11 Sept 1997. Its MOT is valid until 24 May 2027 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 96,398 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 24 May 2027
Mileage
96,398 mi
At MOT on 27 Apr 2026
MOT tests
29
20 passed · 9 failed
Per year
1,457 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R202 BAC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Freelander
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,795 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
11 Sept 1997
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 May 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

R202 BAC was last recorded at 96,398 miles on 27 Apr 2026, 739 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
95,659 miles · 28 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
739 miles
Average per year
1,457 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 96,398 miles
  • 2025 – 95,659 miles
  • 2024 – 94,641 miles
  • 2023 – 94,011 miles
  • 2022 – 93,065 miles
  • 2021 – 91,608 miles
  • 2020 – 91,008 miles
  • 2019 – 90,150 miles
  • 2018 – 89,307 miles
  • 2017 – 88,239 miles
  • 2016 – 87,974 miles
  • 2015 – 86,487 miles
  • 2012 – 85,160 miles
  • 2011 – 81,480 miles
  • 2010 – 78,202 miles
  • 2009 – 78,040 miles
  • 2008 – 76,826 miles
  • 2007 – 74,879 miles
  • 2006 – 73,277 miles
  • 2005 – 66,235 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass96,398 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.

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2011–2018

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure4 MOTs, 2006–2012

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2009–2012

  • Offside Rear Door not unlocking from central locking

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2022

Full MOT history

29 tests since 11 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass96,398 miles (+739)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2027
    Odometer
    96,398 miles
    Test number
    313001441825

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass95,659 miles (+1,018)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2026
    Odometer
    95,659 miles
    Test number
    967464320070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass94,641 miles (+630)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2025
    Odometer
    94,641 miles
    Test number
    895150898461

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass94,011 miles (+946)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2024
    Odometer
    94,011 miles
    Test number
    622388535459

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass93,065 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2023
    Odometer
    93,065 miles
    Test number
    181898861772
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Door not unlocking from central locking
  6. Fail93,065 miles (+1,457)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,065 miles
    Test number
    837762958140
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Door not unlocking from central locking
  7. Pass91,608 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2022
    Odometer
    91,608 miles
    Test number
    651482639763

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail91,608 miles (+600)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,608 miles
    Test number
    471009570944
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
  9. Pass91,008 miles (+858)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2021
    Odometer
    91,008 miles
    Test number
    999706315670

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass90,150 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2020
    Odometer
    90,150 miles
    Test number
    182090236249
    • MinorPower steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  11. Fail90,145 miles (+838)3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,145 miles
    Test number
    849978682726
    • MajorBrake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorPower steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  12. Pass89,307 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2019
    Odometer
    89,307 miles
    Test number
    811055101785
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  13. Fail89,307 miles (+1,068)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,307 miles
    Test number
    104888143733
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  14. Pass88,239 miles (+265)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2018
    Odometer
    88,239 miles
    Test number
    178487359130
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  15. Pass87,974 miles (+1,487)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    87,974 miles
    Test number
    367451579122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass86,487 miles (+1,327)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    86,487 miles
    Test number
    955464665176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass85,160 miles (+21)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2013
    Odometer
    85,160 miles
    Test number
    975993952109
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
  18. Fail85,139 miles (+3,659)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,139 miles
    Test number
    788012552121
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
  19. Pass81,480 miles (+38)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    81,480 miles
    Test number
    527265561180
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  20. Fail81,442 miles (+3,240)4 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,442 miles
    Test number
    388371661146
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteTraction and decent lights on
  21. Pass78,202 miles (+34)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    78,202 miles
    Test number
    211904890134
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  22. Fail78,168 miles (+128)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,168 miles
    Test number
    842290290112
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
  23. Pass78,040 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    78,040 miles
    Test number
    833678049262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. FailMileage not read6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    804657949273
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  25. Pass76,826 miles (+1,947)1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    76,826 miles
    Test number
    830772428216
    • NoteOil leak from rear diff
  26. Pass74,879 miles (+1,602)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    74,879 miles
    Test number
    381003917400

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass73,277 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    73,277 miles
    Test number
    492751426293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail73,277 miles (+7,042)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,277 miles
    Test number
    894721326226
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Inner Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Inner Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  29. Pass66,235 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    66,235 miles
    Test number
    383063925294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about R202 BAC

Does R202 BAC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R202 BAC is valid until 24 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on R202 BAC?
The MOT on R202 BAC is valid until 24 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has R202 BAC done?
R202 BAC was recorded at 96,398 miles at its MOT on 27 Apr 2026, an average of 1,457 miles a year.
Has R202 BAC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R202 BAC has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Apr 2022.
Has the mileage on R202 BAC 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 R202 BAC find?
R202 BAC passed its latest MOT on 27 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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