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Land Rover Freelander

Silver · Diesel · 2004 · 1,951 cc

S23 MTEMOT history

S23 MTE is a silver diesel Land Rover Freelander first used on 11 Jun 2004. Its MOT expired on 8 May 2024 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 145,368 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 May 2023.

S23 MTE silver 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 8 May 2024
Mileage
145,368 mi
At MOT on 9 May 2023
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,829 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S23 MTE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Freelander
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,951 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
11 Jun 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 May 2024
Latest MOT test
9 May 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

S23 MTE was last recorded at 145,368 miles on 9 May 2023, 53 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 May 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
145,315 miles · 2 May 2023
Between the last two tests
53 miles
Average per year
7,829 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 145,368 miles
  • 2022 – 134,489 miles
  • 2021 – 128,824 miles
  • 2020 – 122,494 miles
  • 2019 – 112,682 miles
  • 2018 – 112,663 miles
  • 2017 – 105,497 miles
  • 2016 – 97,742 miles
  • 2015 – 80,575 miles
  • 2013 – 68,788 miles
  • 2009 – 46,089 miles
  • 2008 – 31,535 miles
  • 2007 – 22,228 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass145,368 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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 Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

20 tests since 2 Jun 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass145,368 miles (+53)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2024
    Odometer
    145,368 miles
    Test number
    881539901675
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail145,315 miles (+10,826)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,315 miles
    Test number
    420360503319
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass134,489 miles (+191)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    134,489 miles
    Test number
    904346457615
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Fail134,298 miles (+5,474)4 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,298 miles
    Test number
    469499303036
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorFront Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  5. Pass128,824 miles (+21)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    128,824 miles
    Test number
    929867353633
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear diff mounts play

  6. Fail128,803 miles (+6,309)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,803 miles
    Test number
    165700873867
    • MajorBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear diff mounts play

  7. Pass122,494 miles (+9,812)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    122,494 miles
    Test number
    359115294339
    • AdvisoryRear diff rubber mount worn

  8. Pass112,682 miles (+19)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    112,682 miles
    Test number
    276047916420
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  9. Fail112,663 miles (+7,166)3 dangerous4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,663 miles
    Test number
    398652910694
    • DangerousNearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • DangerousOffside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear brake pipes corroded

  10. Pass105,497 miles (+7,755)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    105,497 miles
    Test number
    195245087131
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded to rearslightly corrdoded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryUndertray and engine covers fitted

  11. Pass97,742 miles (+8,474)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    97,742 miles
    Test number
    443560287597
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm tyre size 235 50r18 101y (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryClutch pedal low and noisey gearbox
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  12. Pass89,268 miles (+8,693)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    89,268 miles
    Test number
    472081392246
    • AdvisoryVehicle smoking badly when cold

  13. Pass80,575 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    80,575 miles
    Test number
    486487205006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail80,571 miles (+11,783)4 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,571 miles
    Test number
    946375305004
    • FailureNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside rear light lens broken on edge

  15. Pass68,788 miles (+22,699)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    68,788 miles
    Test number
    619815543309
    • AdvisorySide repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteNearside rear lamp lens damaged.
    • NoteSmoke/fumes coming from hose under nearside front wing.

  16. Pass46,089 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    46,089 miles
    Test number
    462052099056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail46,089 miles (+14,554)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,089 miles
    Test number
    694192899085
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  18. Pass31,535 miles (+9,307)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    31,535 miles
    Test number
    841098128254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass22,228 miles (+1,604)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    22,228 miles
    Test number
    634431597235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass20,624 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    20,624 miles
    Test number
    413113757147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S23 MTE

Does S23 MTE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S23 MTE expired on 8 May 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S23 MTE?
The MOT on S23 MTE expired on 8 May 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S23 MTE done?
S23 MTE was recorded at 145,368 miles at its MOT on 9 May 2023, an average of 7,829 miles a year.
Has S23 MTE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S23 MTE has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 2 May 2023.
Has the mileage on S23 MTE 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 S23 MTE find?
S23 MTE passed its latest MOT on 9 May 2023 with 5 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; front subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive; front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s, and 2 more.

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