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Land Rover Freelander

Black · Diesel · 1999 · 1,998 cc

T251 LBCMOT history

T251 LBC is a black diesel Land Rover Freelander first used on 26 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 18 Aug 2027 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 85,486 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 18 Aug 2027
Mileage
85,486 mi
At MOT on 13 Aug 2026
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
1,451 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T251 LBC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Freelander
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
26 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T251 LBC was last recorded at 85,486 miles on 13 Aug 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Aug 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 25 Feb 2011: 64,417 miles, lower than 678,991 miles on 12 Feb 2010.

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
85,485 miles · 6 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
1,451 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 85,486 miles
  • 2025 – 77,475 miles
  • 2024 – 72,323 miles
  • 2023 – 70,294 miles
  • 2022 – 70,222 miles
  • 2020 – 70,201 miles
  • 2019 – 70,124 miles
  • 2018 – 69,593 miles
  • 2017 – 69,235 miles
  • 2016 – 68,829 miles
  • 2015 – 68,230 miles
  • 2014 – 67,599 miles
  • 2013 – 66,061 miles
  • 2012 – 65,242 miles
  • 2011 – 64,417 miles
  • 2010 – 678,991 miles
  • 2009 – 62,068 miles
  • 2008 – 60,674 miles
  • 2007 – 58,413 miles
  • 2006 – 55,673 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass85,486 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both, Considerable! (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine Oily (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 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 Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Front brake back plates corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2020

  • Power steering fluid level below minimum

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2026

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH BRAKE DISCS WORN RUSTY AND DISCOLOURED THROUGH HEAT

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

26 tests since 26 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass85,486 miles (+1)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    85,486 miles
    Test number
    296634561372
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both, Considerable! (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine Oily (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))

  2. Fail85,485 miles (+8,010)1 dangerous3 major3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,485 miles
    Test number
    504043065823
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorPower steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both, Considerable! (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine Oily (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass77,475 miles (+5,152)3 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    77,475 miles
    Test number
    999556817979
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorPower steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall, Structure Separating (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Considerable! (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisorySlight Play at Steering Wheel

  4. Pass72,323 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    72,323 miles
    Test number
    537030337726
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH BRAKE DISCS WORN RUSTY AND DISCOLOURED THROUGH HEAT (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Fail72,323 miles (+2,029)6 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,323 miles
    Test number
    640775152324
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH BRAKE DISCS WORN RUSTY AND DISCOLOURED THROUGH HEAT (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass70,294 miles (+32)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    70,294 miles
    Test number
    159160284675
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Fail70,262 miles (+40)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,262 miles
    Test number
    724760995209
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorBrake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSteering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail70,222 miles (+21)3 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,222 miles
    Test number
    634615721296
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength quadrant /inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryAux belt badly cracking
    • AdvisoryBoth front calipers rusty
    • AdvisorySlight brake bind front and rear
    • AdvisorySuspension and steering components rusty
    • AdvisoryUnder side of vehicle rusty

  9. Pass70,201 miles (+77)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    70,201 miles
    Test number
    984830487698
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront brake back plates corroded

  10. Pass70,124 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    70,124 miles
    Test number
    764229763826
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Fail70,121 miles (+528)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,121 miles
    Test number
    485237836688
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass69,593 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    69,593 miles
    Test number
    692118725760

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail69,593 miles (+358)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,593 miles
    Test number
    633272331417
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  14. Pass69,235 miles (+406)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    69,235 miles
    Test number
    968413514685
    • AdvisoryFront brake back plates corroded

  15. Pass68,829 miles (+599)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    68,829 miles
    Test number
    146527864775
    • AdvisoryFront brake back plates corroded
    • AdvisorySteering rack damp

  16. Pass68,230 miles (+631)2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    68,230 miles
    Test number
    417575355013
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteO/s front brake back plate corroded
    • NoteO/s wiper
    • NoteSteering rack damp with fluid

  17. Pass67,599 miles (+1,538)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    67,599 miles
    Test number
    169049544019
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Pass66,061 miles (+819)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    66,061 miles
    Test number
    928747553040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass65,242 miles (+825)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    65,242 miles
    Test number
    868833152004
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass64,417 miles (-614,574)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    64,417 miles
    Test number
    979356751042
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

  21. Pass678,991 miles (+616,923)1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    678,991 miles
    Test number
    671543240071
    • NoteNearside front tyre sidewall deteriorating

  22. Pass62,068 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    62,068 miles
    Test number
    283846239078
    • NoteSlight play in steering column

  23. Fail62,068 miles (+1,394)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,068 miles
    Test number
    664455039042
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteSlight play in steering column

  24. Pass60,674 miles (+2,261)1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    60,674 miles
    Test number
    954862648097
    • NoteCentre exhaust section rusty

  25. Pass58,413 miles (+2,740)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    58,413 miles
    Test number
    220844827072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass55,673 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    55,673 miles
    Test number
    833796926005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T251 LBC

Does T251 LBC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T251 LBC is valid until 18 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on T251 LBC?
The MOT on T251 LBC is valid until 18 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T251 LBC done?
T251 LBC was recorded at 85,486 miles at its MOT on 13 Aug 2026, an average of 1,451 miles a year.
Has T251 LBC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T251 LBC has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on T251 LBC ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 25 Feb 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T251 LBC find?
T251 LBC passed its latest MOT on 13 Aug 2026 with 2 minor defects and 4 advisories: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside obligatory mirror slightly damaged; front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both, considerable!, and 3 more.

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