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Land Rover Freelander

Red · Diesel · 1999 · 1,994 cc

T52 GBTMOT history

T52 GBT is a red diesel Land Rover Freelander first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 12 Mar 2027 and it has passed 13 of 23 MOT tests, with 135,410 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 12 Mar 2027
Mileage
135,410 mi
At MOT on 13 Mar 2026
MOT tests
23
13 passed · 10 failed
Per year
5,451 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T52 GBT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Freelander
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,994 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T52 GBT was last recorded at 135,410 miles on 13 Mar 2026, 2,321 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
133,089 miles · 27 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
2,321 miles
Average per year
5,451 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 135,410 miles
  • 2025 – 133,089 miles
  • 2024 – 127,395 miles
  • 2022 – 122,426 miles
  • 2021 – 117,521 miles
  • 2020 – 112,238 miles
  • 2019 – 104,092 miles
  • 2016 – 83,886 miles
  • 2015 – 76,386 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass135,410 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Propeller shaft missingRecorded 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.

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2025

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Oil leak

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2017

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2025

  • Offside sill damaged

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2013–2017

Full MOT history

23 tests since 29 Apr 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass135,410 miles (+2,321)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    135,410 miles
    Test number
    855843285114
    • AdvisoryRear Propeller shaft missing

  2. Pass133,089 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    133,089 miles
    Test number
    806459153838
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Propeller Shaft Missing

  3. Fail133,089 miles (+5,694)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,089 miles
    Test number
    527761768131
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to REAR (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Propeller Shaft Missing

  4. Pass127,395 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    127,395 miles
    Test number
    588702476654

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail127,388 miles (+4,962)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,388 miles
    Test number
    233168946114
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

  6. Pass122,426 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    122,426 miles
    Test number
    429039624214
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryFront to rear REAR propeller shaft removed or missing

  7. Fail122,425 miles (+4,904)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,425 miles
    Test number
    410518901076
    • MajorCentral Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront to rear Propeller shaft missing
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))

  8. Pass117,521 miles (+5,283)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    117,521 miles
    Test number
    824693922854
    • AdvisoryREAR prop has been removed

  9. Pass112,238 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    112,238 miles
    Test number
    775478496735

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail112,238 miles (+8,146)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,238 miles
    Test number
    328525294958
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass104,092 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    104,092 miles
    Test number
    595644261947

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail104,092 miles2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,092 miles
    Test number
    902664822612
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  13. Pass240,851 km (+142,273)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2019
    Odometer
    240,851 km
    Test number
    622643883583

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail98,578 km (+7,644)1 major2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,578 km
    Test number
    525348830239
    • MajorEmissions not tested emission test stopped very smokey and not subsiding (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • 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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySpare tyre defective
    • AdvisoryDifferential/drivetrain very noisy when road tested
    • AdvisoryOffside sill damaged

  15. Pass90,934 km5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2018
    Odometer
    90,934 km
    Test number
    529503732594
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside sill damaged
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisorySome corrosion on both rear brake pipes
    • AdvisoryVery noisey when road testing brakes (poss diff or prop bearing

  16. Fail90,934 km1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,934 km
    Test number
    951234554538
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside sill damaged
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisorySome corrosion on both rear brake pipes
    • AdvisoryVery noisey when road testing brakes (poss diff or prop bearing

  17. Pass83,886 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2017
    Odometer
    83,886 miles
    Test number
    500326841221
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres worn abnormally
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisorySpare tyre worn below limit
    • AdvisoryTransfer box/diff noisey when driven

  18. Fail83,871 km3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,871 km
    Test number
    196269697124
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres worn abnormally
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisorySpare tyre worn below limit

  19. Pass76,386 miles4 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2016
    Odometer
    76,386 miles
    Test number
    276885035149
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteAll shock absorbers feel soft/bouncy but none are leaking
    • NoteOffside rear tyre abnormally worn
    • NoteSpare tyre below limit

  20. Fail76,386 km (+8,590)3 failures4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,386 km
    Test number
    277075035112
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteAll shock absorbers feel soft/bouncy but none are leaking
    • NoteOffside rear tyre abnormally worn
    • NoteSpare tyre below limit

  21. Pass67,796 km (+8,692)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2015
    Odometer
    67,796 km
    Test number
    566839424137
    • NoteFront brake discs scored and corroded
    • NoteFront brake pads low
    • NoteNoise from front when road tested/brake test (suspect offside front wheel bearing) but no faults/play found
    • NoteOffside sill damaged at rear

  22. Pass59,104 km3 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    59,104 km
    Test number
    287689713416
    • NoteEngine has an oil leak
    • NoteOffside front brake disc corroded and slightly scored
    • NoteSpare tyre below minimum requirements

  23. Fail59,104 km2 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,104 km
    Test number
    146559213114
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteEngine has an oil leak
    • NoteOffside front brake disc corroded and slightly scored
    • NoteSpare tyre below minimum requirements

Questions about T52 GBT

Does T52 GBT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T52 GBT is valid until 12 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T52 GBT?
The MOT on T52 GBT is valid until 12 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T52 GBT done?
T52 GBT was recorded at 135,410 miles at its MOT on 13 Mar 2026, an average of 5,451 miles a year.
Has T52 GBT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T52 GBT has failed 10 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on T52 GBT 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 T52 GBT find?
T52 GBT passed its latest MOT on 13 Mar 2026 with 1 advisory: rear propeller shaft missing.

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