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Land Rover Freelander

White · Petrol · 1998 · 1,795 cc

S740 BTEMOT history

S740 BTE is a white petrol Land Rover Freelander first used on 1 Aug 1998. Its MOT expired on 3 Jul 2026 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 34,261 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Jul 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 3 Jul 2026
Mileage
34,261 mi
At MOT on 4 Jul 2025
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
1,117 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S740 BTE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Freelander
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,795 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
1 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
4 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S740 BTE was last recorded at 34,261 miles on 4 Jul 2025, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jul 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 7 Jun 2016: 29,382 miles, lower than 29,384 miles on 6 Jun 2016.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
34,259 miles · 3 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
1,117 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 34,261 miles
  • 2021 – 34,208 miles
  • 2020 – 34,192 miles
  • 2019 – 33,877 miles
  • 2018 – 32,641 miles
  • 2017 – 31,363 miles
  • 2016 – 29,382 miles
  • 2015 – 27,617 miles
  • 2014 – 25,846 miles
  • 2013 – 23,976 miles
  • 2012 – 22,424 miles
  • 2011 – 20,889 miles
  • 2010 – 18,997 miles
  • 2009 – 17,444 miles
  • 2008 – 16,143 miles
  • 2007 – 14,609 miles
  • 2006 – 13,082 miles
  • 2005 – 11,853 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass34,261 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryUnderside heavily corroded.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.

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

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2008–2017

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2011–2017

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2014–2018

  • Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2018

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2017

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

    Failure3 MOTs, 2014–2016

Full MOT history

26 tests since 15 Jun 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass34,261 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    34,261 miles
    Test number
    581755809286
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderside heavily corroded.

  2. Fail34,259 miles (+51)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,259 miles
    Test number
    734985811600
    • MajorNearside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting sill. (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting sill. (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderside heavily corroded.

  3. Pass34,208 miles (+16)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    34,208 miles
    Test number
    691368363278
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail34,192 miles (+315)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,192 miles
    Test number
    324977894799
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • 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))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass33,877 miles (+187)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    33,877 miles
    Test number
    617134346429
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Fail33,690 miles (+1,049)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,690 miles
    Test number
    517360736992
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass32,641 miles (+1,278)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    32,641 miles
    Test number
    899144221961
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules ALL (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion various areas over chassis (6.1.A.1)

  8. Pass31,363 miles (+1,981)20 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    31,363 miles
    Test number
    226613307857
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion various areas (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  9. Pass29,382 miles (-2)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    29,382 miles
    Test number
    394193904783
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  10. Fail29,384 miles (+1,767)4 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,384 miles
    Test number
    720229136534
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  11. Pass27,617 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    27,617 miles
    Test number
    668883165182
    • AdvisoryBrake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

  12. Fail27,617 miles (+1,771)6 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,617 miles
    Test number
    835551165140
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryBrake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

  13. Pass25,846 miles (+1)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    25,846 miles
    Test number
    255672564190
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryObligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  14. Fail25,845 miles (+1,869)2 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,845 miles
    Test number
    375650564179
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryObligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  15. Pass23,976 miles (+1,552)12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2014
    Odometer
    23,976 miles
    Test number
    897419843124
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  16. Pass22,424 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    22,424 miles
    Test number
    955391772143
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  17. Fail22,424 miles (+1,535)1 failure8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,424 miles
    Test number
    718880772154
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  18. Pass20,889 miles (+1,892)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    20,889 miles
    Test number
    489328381141
    • 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 Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  19. Pass18,997 miles (+1,553)6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2011
    Odometer
    18,997 miles
    Test number
    152567930129
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteMouse has chewed hole on top of brake fluid reservoir but is not resulting in a leak.

  20. Pass17,444 miles (+1,301)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    17,444 miles
    Test number
    774058719176
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  21. Pass16,143 miles (+1,534)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    16,143 miles
    Test number
    562021978172
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  22. Pass14,609 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    14,609 miles
    Test number
    580776267185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail14,601 miles (+1,519)2 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,601 miles
    Test number
    714914767165
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • 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)

  24. Pass13,082 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    13,082 miles
    Test number
    451056586149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail13,070 miles (+1,217)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    13,070 miles
    Test number
    100407176158
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • NoteAdvise nearside front inner and offside and nearside rear drive shaft boots split

  26. Pass11,853 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2006
    Odometer
    11,853 miles
    Test number
    461306265124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S740 BTE

Does S740 BTE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S740 BTE expired on 3 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S740 BTE?
The MOT on S740 BTE expired on 3 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S740 BTE done?
S740 BTE was recorded at 34,261 miles at its MOT on 4 Jul 2025, an average of 1,117 miles a year.
Has S740 BTE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S740 BTE has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on S740 BTE ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 7 Jun 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S740 BTE find?
S740 BTE passed its latest MOT on 4 Jul 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play; underside heavily corroded..

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