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Land Rover Freelander

Blue · Diesel · 1998 · 1,997 cc

S678 XNFMOT history

S678 XNF is a blue diesel Land Rover Freelander first used on 30 Nov 1998. Its MOT is valid until 22 Dec 2026 and it has passed 20 of 31 MOT tests, with 168,378 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 22 Dec 2026
Mileage
168,378 mi
At MOT on 23 Dec 2025
MOT tests
31
20 passed · 11 failed
Per year
4,419 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S678 XNF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Freelander
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,997 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
30 Nov 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
23 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S678 XNF was last recorded at 168,378 miles on 23 Dec 2025, 17 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
168,361 miles · 21 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
17 miles
Average per year
4,419 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 168,378 miles
  • 2024 – 168,361 miles
  • 2023 – 168,164 miles
  • 2022 – 168,047 miles
  • 2021 – 167,906 miles
  • 2020 – 167,877 miles
  • 2019 – 167,465 miles
  • 2018 – 167,273 miles
  • 2017 – 167,143 miles
  • 2016 – 157,851 miles
  • 2015 – 143,500 miles
  • 2014 – 137,121 miles
  • 2013 – 132,481 miles
  • 2012 – 130,621 miles
  • 2011 – 122,883 miles
  • 2010 – 118,542 miles
  • 2009 – 114,871 miles
  • 2008 – 104,313 miles
  • 2007 – 92,910 miles
  • 2006 – 81,444 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass168,378 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside back of sill is corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))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.

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2007–2010

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2012–2016

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2010

  • Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

Full MOT history

31 tests since 21 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass168,378 miles (+17)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    168,378 miles
    Test number
    771835049475
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside back of sill is corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Pass168,361 miles (+197)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    168,361 miles
    Test number
    726711516552

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass168,164 miles (+117)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    168,164 miles
    Test number
    716937149724
    • AdvisoryNearside back of sill is corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside back of sill is corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Pass168,047 miles (+141)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    168,047 miles
    Test number
    139780490230
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive back of sill and outrigger (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive back of sill and outrigger (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass167,906 miles (+29)4 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    167,906 miles
    Test number
    725661262067
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

  6. Pass167,877 miles (+412)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    167,877 miles
    Test number
    567699218557

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass167,465 miles (+192)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    167,465 miles
    Test number
    416733319021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass167,273 miles (+57)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    167,273 miles
    Test number
    476009074621

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail167,216 miles (+73)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,216 miles
    Test number
    297032593244
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Inner (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing Nut missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentre brake Lamp not working

  10. Pass167,143 miles (+36)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    167,143 miles
    Test number
    862817755050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail167,107 miles (+9,256)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,107 miles
    Test number
    329867535974
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  12. Pass157,851 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    157,851 miles
    Test number
    737168392015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. FailMileage not read1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    585507865863
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  14. Fail157,579 miles (+14,079)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,579 miles
    Test number
    485127389791
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  15. Pass143,500 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    143,500 miles
    Test number
    296371165440

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail143,500 miles (+6,379)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,500 miles
    Test number
    925541065157
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  17. Pass137,121 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    137,121 miles
    Test number
    199952864124
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Fail137,121 miles (+4,640)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,121 miles
    Test number
    445662564101
    • Repaired at testNearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass132,481 miles (+1,860)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    132,481 miles
    Test number
    287805563183
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass130,621 miles (+53)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    130,621 miles
    Test number
    976792032397
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • NoteOil leak

  21. Fail130,568 miles (+7,685)4 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,568 miles
    Test number
    485561122462
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • NoteOil leak

  22. Pass122,883 miles (+51)1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    122,883 miles
    Test number
    726537951247
    • NoteBattery insecure

  23. Fail122,832 miles (+4,290)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,832 miles
    Test number
    257211351289
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureFront Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteBattery insecure

  24. Pass118,542 miles (+6)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    118,542 miles
    Test number
    403909540204
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  25. Fail118,536 miles (+3,665)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,536 miles
    Test number
    311614440211
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  26. Pass114,871 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    114,871 miles
    Test number
    842234449239
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteRear tyres wearing uneven and blocking causing very loud road noise

  27. Fail114,871 miles (+10,558)4 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,871 miles
    Test number
    753850149284
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteRear tyres wearing uneven and blocking causing very loud road noise

  28. Pass104,313 miles (+11,403)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    104,313 miles
    Test number
    552695758147
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  29. Pass92,910 miles (+212)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2008
    Odometer
    92,910 miles
    Test number
    534919127168
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteO/S/F TYRE WORN INSIDE EDGE

  30. Fail92,698 miles (+11,254)4 failures5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,698 miles
    Test number
    672943627134
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteO/S/F TYRE WORN INSIDE EDGE

  31. Pass81,444 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    81,444 miles
    Test number
    900241216113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S678 XNF

Does S678 XNF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S678 XNF is valid until 22 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on S678 XNF?
The MOT on S678 XNF is valid until 22 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S678 XNF done?
S678 XNF was recorded at 168,378 miles at its MOT on 23 Dec 2025, an average of 4,419 miles a year.
Has S678 XNF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S678 XNF has failed 11 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jun 2018.
Has the mileage on S678 XNF 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 S678 XNF find?
S678 XNF passed its latest MOT on 23 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside back of sill is corroded; rear exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases.

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