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Land Rover Freelander

Green · Diesel · 1999 · 1,998 cc

T540 TFWMOT history

T540 TFW is a green diesel Land Rover Freelander first used on 30 Jun 1999. Its MOT expired on 2 Nov 2024 and it has passed 16 of 29 MOT tests, with 155,472 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Oct 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 2 Nov 2024
Mileage
155,472 mi
At MOT on 30 Oct 2023
MOT tests
29
16 passed · 13 failed
Per year
2,835 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T540 TFW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Freelander
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
30 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Nov 2024
Latest MOT test
30 Oct 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T540 TFW was last recorded at 155,472 miles on 30 Oct 2023, 182 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Oct 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
155,290 miles · 19 Oct 2023
Between the last two tests
182 miles
Average per year
2,835 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 155,472 miles
  • 2022 – 150,812 miles
  • 2021 – 146,097 miles
  • 2019 – 146,071 miles
  • 2018 – 145,671 miles
  • 2017 – 144,301 miles
  • 2016 – 143,137 miles
  • 2015 – 140,749 miles
  • 2014 – 140,004 miles
  • 2013 – 137,398 miles
  • 2012 – 134,077 miles
  • 2011 – 131,488 miles
  • 2010 – 129,574 miles
  • 2009 – 127,172 miles
  • 2008 – 124,296 miles
  • 2007 – 116,489 miles
  • 2006 – 106,182 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass155,472 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021

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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2007–2017

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

29 tests since 9 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass155,472 miles (+182)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    155,472 miles
    Test number
    941511043091
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail155,290 miles (+4,478)3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,290 miles
    Test number
    726220160880
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass150,812 miles (+4,715)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    150,812 miles
    Test number
    441516771262
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass146,097 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    146,097 miles
    Test number
    525682056559
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Fail146,097 miles (+26)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,097 miles
    Test number
    235497222844
    • MajorBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn diff mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Fail146,071 miles (+400)6 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,071 miles
    Test number
    461288681965
    • MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced NS MID SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength NSF INNER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt clip missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorVehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced OSR SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorVehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced NSR SILL (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass145,671 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2019
    Odometer
    145,671 miles
    Test number
    515810841827

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail145,671 miles (+1,370)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,671 miles
    Test number
    588174370665
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  9. Pass144,301 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2018
    Odometer
    144,301 miles
    Test number
    502057620849
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. Fail144,300 miles (+1,163)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,300 miles
    Test number
    105376740885
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass143,137 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    143,137 miles
    Test number
    724292653640
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  12. Fail143,137 miles (+2,388)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,137 miles
    Test number
    133388253325
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake binding

  13. Pass140,749 miles (+745)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    140,749 miles
    Test number
    529493485128
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  14. Fail140,004 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,004 miles
    Test number
    695832884102
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass140,004 miles (+2,606)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    140,004 miles
    Test number
    698662884197
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass137,398 miles (+11)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    137,398 miles
    Test number
    415736483157
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Fail137,387 miles (+3,310)3 failures1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,387 miles
    Test number
    168955483195
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass134,077 miles (+37)6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    134,077 miles
    Test number
    625850182162
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres starting to perish
    • NoteFront brake disc's badly pitted on Inner edge

  19. Fail134,040 miles (+2,552)4 failures6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,040 miles
    Test number
    739348272160
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
    • FailureService brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres starting to perish
    • NoteFront brake disc's badly pitted on Inner edge

  20. Pass131,488 miles (+1,914)1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    131,488 miles
    Test number
    525908971112
    • NoteRear differential front mounting bush worn out.

  21. Pass129,574 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    129,574 miles
    Test number
    643816980193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. FailMileage not read1 dangerous2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    670254970178
    • DangerousOffside parking brake cable insecure.
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  23. Pass127,172 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    127,172 miles
    Test number
    923167779171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail127,172 miles (+2,876)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,172 miles
    Test number
    262558069119
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  25. Pass124,296 miles (+7,807)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    124,296 miles
    Test number
    643850878139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass116,489 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    116,489 miles
    Test number
    104119267148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail116,487 miles (+10,305)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,487 miles
    Test number
    661589167111
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  28. Pass106,182 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    106,182 miles
    Test number
    743834566154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail106,169 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,169 miles
    Test number
    901050766138
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Questions about T540 TFW

Does T540 TFW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T540 TFW expired on 2 Nov 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T540 TFW?
The MOT on T540 TFW expired on 2 Nov 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T540 TFW done?
T540 TFW was recorded at 155,472 miles at its MOT on 30 Oct 2023, an average of 2,835 miles a year.
Has T540 TFW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T540 TFW has failed 13 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on T540 TFW 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 T540 TFW find?
T540 TFW passed its latest MOT on 30 Oct 2023 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: offside front windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; offside front wheel bearing slightly noisy, and 1 more.

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