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Land Rover Freelander

Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 1,997 cc

S781 AAWMOT history

S781 AAW is a blue diesel Land Rover Freelander first used on 1 Feb 1999. Its MOT expired on 9 Aug 2024 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 89,560 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Aug 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 9 Aug 2024
Mileage
89,560 mi
At MOT on 10 Aug 2023
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,425 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S781 AAW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Freelander
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,997 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Feb 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Aug 2024
Latest MOT test
10 Aug 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

S781 AAW was last recorded at 89,560 miles on 10 Aug 2023, 8,680 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Mar 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
80,880 miles · 23 Mar 2022
Between the last two tests
8,680 miles
Average per year
4,425 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 89,560 miles
  • 2022 – 80,880 miles
  • 2020 – 77,289 miles
  • 2019 – 71,753 miles
  • 2018 – 66,980 miles
  • 2017 – 59,166 miles
  • 2016 – 52,202 miles
  • 2015 – 43,969 miles
  • 2014 – 36,958 miles
  • 2013 – 31,646 miles
  • 2012 – 28,963 miles
  • 2011 – 26,058 miles
  • 2010 – 21,637 miles
  • 2009 – 18,313 miles
  • 2008 – 17,743 miles
  • 2007 – 16,145 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass89,560 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer sill corroded
  • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

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.

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2012

  • Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

  • Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2008

Full MOT history

20 tests since 6 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass89,560 miles (+8,680)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    89,560 miles
    Test number
    436633258257
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer sill corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

  2. Pass80,880 miles (+3,591)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    80,880 miles
    Test number
    425864354344
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Backbox (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass77,289 miles (+19)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    77,289 miles
    Test number
    635418604429
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Fail77,270 miles (+5,517)2 dangerous2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,270 miles
    Test number
    460078006652
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass71,753 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    71,753 miles
    Test number
    199625498553
    • AdvisoryCentre prop missing
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail71,750 miles (+4,770)2 dangerous2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,750 miles
    Test number
    449039638686
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentre prop missing
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass66,980 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    66,980 miles
    Test number
    873356417761

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail66,969 miles (+7,803)6 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,969 miles
    Test number
    934194375542
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  9. Pass59,166 miles (+6,964)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    59,166 miles
    Test number
    887747587762

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass52,202 miles (+8,233)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2017
    Odometer
    52,202 miles
    Test number
    482343520348

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass43,969 miles (+7,011)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    43,969 miles
    Test number
    876238695095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass36,958 miles (+5,312)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    36,958 miles
    Test number
    665231674048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass31,646 miles (+2,683)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    31,646 miles
    Test number
    395745223086
    • NoteOffside wiper slightly perished

  14. Pass28,963 miles (+2,905)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    28,963 miles
    Test number
    955627722063
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak around engine
    • NoteRear differential damp

  15. Pass26,058 miles (+24)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    26,058 miles
    Test number
    329012221002
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNoise from front and rear differential and transfer box

  16. Fail26,034 miles (+4,397)5 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,034 miles
    Test number
    597280421015
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
    • FailureTyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNoise from front and rear differential and transfer box

  17. Pass21,637 miles (+3,324)1 advisory5 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    21,637 miles
    Test number
    442358210090
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth rear axel mounting areas slightly corroded
    • NoteCentre exhaust has a slight blow
    • NoteFront brake pads wearing thin
    • NoteOffside rear metal brake pipe slightly corroded
    • NoteRear exhaust system has a slight blow

  18. Pass18,313 miles (+570)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    18,313 miles
    Test number
    433593109027
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Pass17,743 miles (+1,598)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    17,743 miles
    Test number
    234011618059
    • 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)

  20. Pass16,145 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    16,145 miles
    Test number
    854586107075
    • 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)

Questions about S781 AAW

Does S781 AAW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S781 AAW expired on 9 Aug 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S781 AAW?
The MOT on S781 AAW expired on 9 Aug 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S781 AAW done?
S781 AAW was recorded at 89,560 miles at its MOT on 10 Aug 2023, an average of 4,425 miles a year.
Has S781 AAW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S781 AAW has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Mar 2020.
Has the mileage on S781 AAW 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 S781 AAW find?
S781 AAW passed its latest MOT on 10 Aug 2023 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside rear outer sill corroded, and 4 more.

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