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Land Rover Freelander

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,795 cc

T485 LRLMOT history

T485 LRL is a blue petrol Land Rover Freelander first used on 27 Jul 1999. Its MOT is valid until 17 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 32 MOT tests, with 68,720 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 17 Nov 2026
Mileage
68,720 mi
At MOT on 5 Nov 2025
MOT tests
32
20 passed · 12 failed
Per year
2,270 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T485 LRL
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
27 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
5 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T485 LRL was last recorded at 68,720 miles on 5 Nov 2025, 1,825 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Nov 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 27 Mar 2017: 62,054 miles, lower than 65,534 miles on 7 Apr 2016.

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
66,895 miles · 18 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
1,825 miles
Average per year
2,270 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 68,720 miles
  • 2024 – 66,895 miles
  • 2022 – 65,989 miles
  • 2021 – 65,131 miles
  • 2020 – 64,133 miles
  • 2019 – 63,235 miles
  • 2018 – 62,593 miles
  • 2017 – 62,054 miles
  • 2016 – 65,534 miles
  • 2015 – 60,082 miles
  • 2014 – 56,930 miles
  • 2013 – 54,257 miles
  • 2012 – 52,209 miles
  • 2011 – 49,415 miles
  • 2010 – 48,282 miles
  • 2009 – 45,247 miles
  • 2008 – 37,506 miles
  • 2007 – 30,294 miles
  • 2006 – 24,733 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass68,720 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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.

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all covered in grease

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure4 MOTs, 2009–2016

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits

    Major3 MOTs, 2020–2024

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2012

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009

Full MOT history

32 tests since 20 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass68,720 miles (+1,825)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    68,720 miles
    Test number
    105058337653
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass66,895 miles (+9)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    66,895 miles
    Test number
    757682439685
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear cylinders and front hoses (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake servo corroded
    • AdvisoryCheck engine light missing
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust flexi joint worn
    • AdvisoryUnderside waxoyled

  3. Fail66,886 miles (+897)5 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,886 miles
    Test number
    868220143273
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorHeadlamp light intensity severely reduced both. dirty. (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorRoad wheel fixing missing all four wheels (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear cylinders and front hoses (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll underside components corroded
    • AdvisoryBrake servo corroded
    • AdvisoryCheck engine light missing
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust flexi joint worn

  4. Pass65,989 miles (+4)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    65,989 miles
    Test number
    242030440823
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Fail65,985 miles (+854)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,985 miles
    Test number
    262908426779
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass65,131 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    65,131 miles
    Test number
    538590684406
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to sub frames and suspension components

  7. Fail65,130 miles (+997)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,130 miles
    Test number
    289391341169
    • 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))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to sub frames and suspension components

  8. Pass64,133 miles (+9)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    64,133 miles
    Test number
    227866516885
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  9. Fail64,124 miles (+889)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,124 miles
    Test number
    819717192544
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryABS light remains illuminated until vehicle is moved Nearside front abs ring shows sings of slight damage.
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  10. Pass63,235 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    63,235 miles
    Test number
    771839103177
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Fail63,234 miles (+641)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,234 miles
    Test number
    575144616847
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBattery terminals loose
    • AdvisoryCooling system reservoir empty

  12. Pass62,593 miles (+539)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    62,593 miles
    Test number
    563383508292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass62,054 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    62,054 miles
    Test number
    489833931925

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail62,054 miles (-3,480)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,054 miles
    Test number
    333941939842
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  15. Pass65,534 miles (+4,348)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    65,534 miles
    Test number
    579175301693
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

  16. Pass61,186 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    61,186 miles
    Test number
    306437402254
    • AdvisoryAdvise waxoyle

  17. Fail61,186 miles (+1,104)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,186 miles
    Test number
    743841176438
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened holed (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryAdvise waxoyle

  18. Pass60,082 miles (+3,152)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    60,082 miles
    Test number
    887531495002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass56,930 miles (+2,673)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    56,930 miles
    Test number
    338255504137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass54,257 miles (+2,048)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    54,257 miles
    Test number
    276547003451
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  21. Fail52,209 miles1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,209 miles
    Test number
    209922472432
    • Repaired at testExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

  22. Pass52,209 miles (+2,794)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    52,209 miles
    Test number
    579982472173
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

  23. Pass49,415 miles (+1,133)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    49,415 miles
    Test number
    395471161164
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

  24. Pass48,282 miles (+13)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    48,282 miles
    Test number
    180685090119
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  25. Fail48,269 miles (+3,022)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,269 miles
    Test number
    770339270114
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  26. Pass45,247 miles (+30)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    45,247 miles
    Test number
    231702789188
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  27. Fail45,217 miles (+45)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,217 miles
    Test number
    944800989195
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  28. Fail45,172 miles (+7,666)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,172 miles
    Test number
    120235679139
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  29. Pass37,506 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    37,506 miles
    Test number
    673862578187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail37,506 miles (+7,212)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,506 miles
    Test number
    933349068155
    • FailureNearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

  31. Pass30,294 miles (+5,561)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    30,294 miles
    Test number
    394884467119
    • NoteRear number plate in poor condition

  32. Pass24,733 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    24,733 miles
    Test number
    401851276154
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Questions about T485 LRL

Does T485 LRL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T485 LRL is valid until 17 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on T485 LRL?
The MOT on T485 LRL is valid until 17 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T485 LRL done?
T485 LRL was recorded at 68,720 miles at its MOT on 5 Nov 2025, an average of 2,270 miles a year.
Has T485 LRL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T485 LRL has failed 12 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on T485 LRL ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 27 Mar 2017. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T485 LRL find?
T485 LRL passed its latest MOT on 5 Nov 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; nearside track rod end ball joint has slight play; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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