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Land Rover Freelander

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,795 cc

S5 VMPMOT history

S5 VMP is a blue petrol Land Rover Freelander first used on 22 Jan 1999. Its MOT is valid until 19 Jan 2027 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 37,629 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 19 Jan 2027
Mileage
37,629 mi
At MOT on 13 Jan 2026
MOT tests
27
21 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,120 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S5 VMP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Freelander
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,795 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
22 Jan 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S5 VMP was last recorded at 37,629 miles on 13 Jan 2026, 467 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
37,162 miles · 14 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
467 miles
Average per year
1,120 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 37,629 miles
  • 2025 – 37,162 miles
  • 2024 – 36,828 miles
  • 2023 – 36,291 miles
  • 2022 – 35,719 miles
  • 2021 – 35,189 miles
  • 2020 – 34,762 miles
  • 2019 – 34,031 miles
  • 2018 – 33,225 miles
  • 2017 – 32,462 miles
  • 2016 – 30,858 miles
  • 2015 – 29,055 miles
  • 2014 – 27,618 miles
  • 2013 – 25,733 miles
  • 2012 – 24,027 miles
  • 2011 – 22,133 miles
  • 2010 – 20,403 miles
  • 2009 – 18,846 miles
  • 2008 – 17,654 miles
  • 2007 – 16,675 miles
  • 2006 – 15,233 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass37,629 miles
  • AdvisoryAll rear suspension components corroded.
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryUnderbody of vehicle corroded, not deemed excessive.Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2017

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2017

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

27 tests since 13 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass37,629 miles (+467)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    37,629 miles
    Test number
    949463623998
    • AdvisoryAll rear suspension components corroded.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.
    • AdvisoryUnderbody of vehicle corroded, not deemed excessive.

  2. Pass37,162 miles (+334)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    37,162 miles
    Test number
    269493290907
    • AdvisoryAll rear suspension components are corroded.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.
    • AdvisoryUnderbody of vehicle corroded, not deemed excessive.

  3. Pass36,828 miles (+537)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    36,828 miles
    Test number
    299293859493
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll rear suspension components are corroded

  4. Pass36,291 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    36,291 miles
    Test number
    321781223229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail36,289 miles (+570)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,289 miles
    Test number
    190133170636
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake performance not tested brake pipe ieaking (1.2.1 (g))

  6. Pass35,719 miles (+8)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    35,719 miles
    Test number
    639132215253
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  7. Fail35,711 miles (+522)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,711 miles
    Test number
    272976331316
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  8. Pass35,189 miles (+427)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    35,189 miles
    Test number
    651522157813

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass34,762 miles (+731)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    34,762 miles
    Test number
    546063226444
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  10. Pass34,031 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    34,031 miles
    Test number
    684604725000
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on suspension components

  11. Fail34,030 miles (+805)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,030 miles
    Test number
    698241806039
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on suspension components

  12. Pass33,225 miles (+4)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    33,225 miles
    Test number
    596652668656
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust flexi in a poor condition
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear diff mount bush in a poor condition

  13. Fail33,221 miles (+759)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,221 miles
    Test number
    443199935078
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Middle section (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust flexi in a poor condition
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear diff mount bush in a poor condition

  14. Pass32,462 miles (+1,604)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    32,462 miles
    Test number
    138336144515
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass30,858 miles (+1,803)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    30,858 miles
    Test number
    339580804507
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass29,055 miles (+1,437)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    29,055 miles
    Test number
    157517105420

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass27,618 miles (+1,885)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    27,618 miles
    Test number
    615159604010
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Pass25,733 miles (+1,706)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    25,733 miles
    Test number
    656637703003
    • NoteBoth rear brake pipes slightly corroded
    • NoteRear diff front bush slightly split

  19. Pass24,027 miles (+1,894)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    24,027 miles
    Test number
    757775502087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass22,133 miles (+1,730)1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    22,133 miles
    Test number
    737124611011
    • NoteBoth rear tyres slightly misshaped

  21. Pass20,403 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    20,403 miles
    Test number
    194164010440

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail20,403 miles (+1,557)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,403 miles
    Test number
    702564410083
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  23. Pass18,846 miles (+1,192)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    18,846 miles
    Test number
    982719209087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass17,654 miles (+979)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    17,654 miles
    Test number
    270045018045
    • 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)

  25. Pass16,675 miles (+1,442)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    16,675 miles
    Test number
    293766517028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass15,233 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    15,233 miles
    Test number
    951943316049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail15,233 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,233 miles
    Test number
    750473916082
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Questions about S5 VMP

Does S5 VMP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S5 VMP is valid until 19 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on S5 VMP?
The MOT on S5 VMP is valid until 19 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S5 VMP done?
S5 VMP was recorded at 37,629 miles at its MOT on 13 Jan 2026, an average of 1,120 miles a year.
Has S5 VMP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S5 VMP has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on S5 VMP 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 S5 VMP find?
S5 VMP passed its latest MOT on 13 Jan 2026 with 4 advisories: all rear suspension components corroded.; nearside rear inner suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.; offside rear inner suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement., and 1 more.

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