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Land Rover Freelander

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,795 cc

T185 DLRMOT history

T185 DLR is a blue petrol Land Rover Freelander first used on 30 Jun 1999. Its MOT expired on 15 Dec 2025 and it has passed 15 of 26 MOT tests, with 121,685 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Dec 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 15 Dec 2025
Mileage
121,685 mi
At MOT on 18 Dec 2025
MOT tests
26
15 passed · 11 failed
Per year
2,597 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T185 DLR
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
30 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Dec 2025
Latest MOT test
18 Dec 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

T185 DLR was last recorded at 121,685 miles on 18 Dec 2025, 36 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
121,649 miles · 16 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
36 miles
Average per year
2,597 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 121,685 miles
  • 2024 – 119,261 miles
  • 2023 – 119,194 miles
  • 2022 – 117,429 miles
  • 2021 – 113,775 miles
  • 2017 – 113,086 miles
  • 2016 – 101,589 miles
  • 2015 – 98,888 miles
  • 2014 – 96,154 miles
  • 2013 – 93,551 miles
  • 2012 – 91,899 miles
  • 2011 – 88,275 miles
  • 2010 – 84,709 miles
  • 2009 – 80,282 miles
  • 2008 – 76,944 miles
  • 2007 – 72,445 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail121,685 miles
  • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

What MOT failures 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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Service brake excessively binding

    Major3 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

26 tests since 3 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail121,685 miles (+36)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,685 miles
    Test number
    996688308427
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  2. Fail121,649 miles (+2,388)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,649 miles
    Test number
    908772427406
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass119,261 miles (+20)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    119,261 miles
    Test number
    989700761476
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail119,241 miles (+47)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,241 miles
    Test number
    621759025230
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorFront Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass119,194 miles (+53)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    119,194 miles
    Test number
    447242747955
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail119,141 miles (+1,712)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,141 miles
    Test number
    644039392385
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass117,429 miles (+24)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    117,429 miles
    Test number
    391363671478

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail117,405 miles (+3,630)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,405 miles
    Test number
    523941314882
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

  9. Pass113,775 miles (+33)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    113,775 miles
    Test number
    747832532199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail113,742 miles (+656)2 dangerous7 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,742 miles
    Test number
    666656014288
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorBrake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))
    • 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))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

  11. Pass113,086 miles (+469)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    113,086 miles
    Test number
    466430111415
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  12. Fail112,617 miles (+11,028)8 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,617 miles
    Test number
    229969579668
    • FailureBrake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass101,589 miles (+2,701)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    101,589 miles
    Test number
    803857469718

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass98,888 miles (+2,734)3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    98,888 miles
    Test number
    126192615034
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • 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)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteExhaust system deteriated
    • NoteN/s brake disc back plate slightly deteriated

  15. Pass96,154 miles (+2,603)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    96,154 miles
    Test number
    409570214046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass93,551 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    93,551 miles
    Test number
    459705413039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail93,551 miles (+1,652)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,551 miles
    Test number
    819675213019
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureTrack rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  18. Pass91,899 miles (+3,624)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    91,899 miles
    Test number
    226000212021
    • AdvisoryTrack rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass88,275 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    88,275 miles
    Test number
    205913311087
    • NoteFRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY CORRODED

  20. Fail88,275 miles (+3,566)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,275 miles
    Test number
    345602511056
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureTrack rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteFRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY CORRODED

  21. Pass84,709 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    84,709 miles
    Test number
    413693610001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail84,709 miles (+4,427)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,709 miles
    Test number
    543292010006
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  23. Pass80,282 miles (+3,338)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    80,282 miles
    Test number
    771576609033
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  24. Pass76,944 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    76,944 miles
    Test number
    323902108068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail76,944 miles (+4,499)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,944 miles
    Test number
    171232608088
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureObligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  26. Pass72,445 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    72,445 miles
    Test number
    794123007074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T185 DLR

Does T185 DLR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T185 DLR expired on 15 Dec 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T185 DLR?
The MOT on T185 DLR expired on 15 Dec 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T185 DLR done?
T185 DLR was recorded at 121,685 miles at its MOT on 18 Dec 2025, an average of 2,597 miles a year.
Has T185 DLR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T185 DLR has failed 11 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on T185 DLR 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 T185 DLR find?
T185 DLR failed its latest MOT on 18 Dec 2025 with 3 major defects: exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits; exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits; rear brakes imbalanced across an axle axle 2.

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