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Land Rover Freelander

Black · Diesel · 1999 · 1,997 cc

T285 MOAMOT history

T285 MOA is a black diesel Land Rover Freelander first used on 1 Apr 1999. Its MOT is valid until 30 May 2027 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 227,227 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 30 May 2027
Mileage
227,227 mi
At MOT on 6 May 2026
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,511 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T285 MOA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Freelander
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,997 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 May 2027
Latest MOT test
6 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T285 MOA was last recorded at 227,227 miles on 6 May 2026, 6,908 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
220,319 miles · 17 May 2025
Between the last two tests
6,908 miles
Average per year
7,511 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 227,227 miles
  • 2025 – 220,319 miles
  • 2024 – 215,254 miles
  • 2023 – 209,150 miles
  • 2017 – 204,468 miles
  • 2016 – 193,880 miles
  • 2015 – 179,287 miles
  • 2014 – 165,985 miles
  • 2013 – 152,371 miles
  • 2012 – 140,078 miles
  • 2011 – 127,182 miles
  • 2010 – 118,791 miles
  • 2009 – 106,732 miles
  • 2008 – 96,659 miles
  • 2007 – 85,330 miles
  • 2006 – 75,899 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass227,227 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2014–2016

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

22 tests since 13 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass227,227 miles (+6,908)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2027
    Odometer
    227,227 miles
    Test number
    816468607345
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass220,319 miles (+5,065)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2026
    Odometer
    220,319 miles
    Test number
    403484132724
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass215,254 miles (+6,104)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2025
    Odometer
    215,254 miles
    Test number
    233828534053
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2,0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2,0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass209,150 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2024
    Odometer
    209,150 miles
    Test number
    475270666148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail209,149 miles (+4,681)7 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    209,149 miles
    Test number
    587525356859
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

  6. Pass204,468 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    204,468 miles
    Test number
    603803874355

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail204,468 miles (+10,588)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    204,468 miles
    Test number
    397307065071
    • Repaired at testAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault adjusted sensor (3.4.1c)

  8. Pass193,880 miles (+538)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    193,880 miles
    Test number
    332507063669

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail193,342 miles (+14,055)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    193,342 miles
    Test number
    251518913928
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureRear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  10. Pass179,287 miles (+84)6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    179,287 miles
    Test number
    127462685481
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  11. Fail179,203 miles (+13,218)3 failures6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,203 miles
    Test number
    627201275039
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  12. Pass165,985 miles (+220)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    165,985 miles
    Test number
    278222094022
    • 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)
    • NoteDiff bush worn

  13. Fail165,765 miles (+13,394)4 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,765 miles
    Test number
    747907884015
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureFront Battery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • 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)
    • NotePassenger seat(s) missing at time of test
    • NoteDiff bush worn

  14. Pass152,371 miles (+12,293)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    152,371 miles
    Test number
    759363493074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass140,078 miles (+12,896)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    140,078 miles
    Test number
    717492582023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail127,182 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,182 miles
    Test number
    385141981037
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

  17. Pass127,182 miles (+8,391)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    127,182 miles
    Test number
    387071981099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass118,791 miles (+12,059)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    118,791 miles
    Test number
    580282080003
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  19. Pass106,732 miles (+10,073)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    106,732 miles
    Test number
    524926689076
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  20. Pass96,659 miles (+11,329)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    96,659 miles
    Test number
    141026588083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass85,330 miles (+9,431)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    85,330 miles
    Test number
    671973277074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass75,899 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    75,899 miles
    Test number
    932572376039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T285 MOA

Does T285 MOA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T285 MOA is valid until 30 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on T285 MOA?
The MOT on T285 MOA is valid until 30 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T285 MOA done?
T285 MOA was recorded at 227,227 miles at its MOT on 6 May 2026, an average of 7,511 miles a year.
Has T285 MOA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T285 MOA has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 22 May 2023.
Has the mileage on T285 MOA 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 T285 MOA find?
T285 MOA passed its latest MOT on 6 May 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play, and 2 more.

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