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Land Rover Freelander

Red · Diesel · 1999 · 1,997 cc

T289 SDVMOT history

T289 SDV is a red diesel Land Rover Freelander first used on 25 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 9 May 2024 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 146,706 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Apr 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 9 May 2024
Mileage
146,706 mi
At MOT on 15 Apr 2024
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,658 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T289 SDV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Freelander
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,997 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
25 May 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 May 2024
Latest MOT test
15 Apr 2024 (Fail)

Mileage history

T289 SDV was last recorded at 146,706 miles on 15 Apr 2024, 2,514 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 May 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 17 Apr 2012: 96,615 miles, lower than 104,547 miles on 8 Jun 2011.

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
144,192 miles · 3 May 2023
Between the last two tests
2,514 miles
Average per year
4,658 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 146,706 miles
  • 2023 – 144,192 miles
  • 2022 – 142,254 miles
  • 2021 – 140,022 miles
  • 2020 – 130,132 miles
  • 2019 – 124,845 miles
  • 2018 – 120,453 miles
  • 2017 – 117,252 miles
  • 2016 – 113,294 miles
  • 2015 – 109,981 miles
  • 2014 – 105,167 miles
  • 2013 – 102,292 miles
  • 2012 – 96,615 miles
  • 2011 – 104,547 miles
  • 2010 – 85,160 miles
  • 2009 – 78,360 miles
  • 2008 – 73,280 miles
  • 2007 – 69,415 miles
  • 2006 – 63,008 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail146,706 miles
  • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorRear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryCoolant level low
  • AdvisoryOsr indicator lens temp repair
  • AdvisoryUnderside dirty

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.

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2011

Full MOT history

27 tests since 27 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail146,706 miles (+2,514)2 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,706 miles
    Test number
    994570543554
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoolant level low
    • AdvisoryOsr indicator lens temp repair
    • AdvisoryUnderside dirty

  2. Pass144,192 miles (+1,938)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2024
    Odometer
    144,192 miles
    Test number
    347904770865
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryParking brake, long travel and poor performance

  3. Pass142,254 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2023
    Odometer
    142,254 miles
    Test number
    300747017278
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Fail142,250 miles (+2,228)5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,250 miles
    Test number
    625125499216
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass140,022 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2022
    Odometer
    140,022 miles
    Test number
    953189208285
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Fail140,022 miles (+9,890)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,022 miles
    Test number
    827484231113
    • MajorFuel tank insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs heavily corroded and brake pedal fluctuating when braking
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass130,132 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    130,132 miles
    Test number
    629175253404
    • AdvisoryFuel tank strap corroded

  8. Fail130,132 miles (+5,287)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,132 miles
    Test number
    525293692652
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFuel tank strap corroded

  9. Pass124,845 miles (+4,392)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    124,845 miles
    Test number
    540811877924
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  10. Pass120,453 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    120,453 miles
    Test number
    368855790058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail120,453 miles (+3,201)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,453 miles
    Test number
    117941743807
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

  12. Pass117,252 miles (+3,958)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    117,252 miles
    Test number
    210921756674

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass113,294 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    113,294 miles
    Test number
    436873017214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail113,294 miles (+3,313)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,294 miles
    Test number
    712038920253
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass109,981 miles (+4,814)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    109,981 miles
    Test number
    748752175066
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass105,167 miles (+2,875)1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2015
    Odometer
    105,167 miles
    Test number
    727952124135
    • NoteRear diff rubbers worn

  17. Pass102,292 miles (+5,677)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2014
    Odometer
    102,292 miles
    Test number
    786282923179
    • NoteN/s/r fog lamp inop
    • NoteRear diff bush worn
    • NoteRear diff pinion leak

  18. Fail96,615 miles2 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,615 miles
    Test number
    225878402411
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

  19. Pass96,615 miles (-7,932)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2013
    Odometer
    96,615 miles
    Test number
    696008602117
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

  20. Pass104,547 miles (+204)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    104,547 miles
    Test number
    136409451168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail104,343 miles (+13,296)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,343 miles
    Test number
    627532451199
    • 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 Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass91,047 miles (+5,887)1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2012
    Odometer
    91,047 miles
    Test number
    395437711110
    • NotePropshaft component defective

  23. Pass85,160 miles (+6,800)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2011
    Odometer
    85,160 miles
    Test number
    993130210145
    • 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. Pass78,360 miles (+5,080)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2010
    Odometer
    78,360 miles
    Test number
    920222819180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass73,280 miles (+3,865)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2009
    Odometer
    73,280 miles
    Test number
    971663818128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass69,415 miles (+6,407)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2008
    Odometer
    69,415 miles
    Test number
    694893417188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass63,008 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2007
    Odometer
    63,008 miles
    Test number
    632427616144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T289 SDV

Does T289 SDV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T289 SDV expired on 9 May 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T289 SDV?
The MOT on T289 SDV expired on 9 May 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T289 SDV done?
T289 SDV was recorded at 146,706 miles at its MOT on 15 Apr 2024, an average of 4,658 miles a year.
Has T289 SDV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T289 SDV has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on T289 SDV ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 17 Apr 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T289 SDV find?
T289 SDV failed its latest MOT on 15 Apr 2024 with 2 major defects and 8 advisories: nearside front track rod end ball joint has excessive play; rear sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread, and 7 more.

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