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Land Rover Freelander

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,795 cc

T559 BFXMOT history

T559 BFX is a silver petrol Land Rover Freelander first used on 9 Jul 1999. Its MOT expired on 24 Nov 2021 and it has passed 14 of 22 MOT tests, with 172,951 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Nov 2021.

MOT
Expired
On 24 Nov 2021
Mileage
172,951 mi
At MOT on 18 Nov 2021
MOT tests
22
14 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,630 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T559 BFX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Freelander
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,795 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
9 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Nov 2021
Latest MOT test
18 Nov 2021 (Fail)

Mileage history

T559 BFX was last recorded at 172,951 miles on 18 Nov 2021, 2,858 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Nov 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
170,093 miles · 2 Nov 2020
Between the last two tests
2,858 miles
Average per year
6,630 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 172,951 miles
  • 2020 – 170,093 miles
  • 2019 – 166,966 miles
  • 2018 – 162,666 miles
  • 2017 – 157,589 miles
  • 2016 – 152,830 miles
  • 2015 – 136,910 miles
  • 2013 – 122,067 miles
  • 2012 – 118,138 miles
  • 2011 – 113,763 miles
  • 2010 – 106,118 miles
  • 2009 – 96,984 miles
  • 2008 – 89,567 miles
  • 2007 – 77,192 miles
  • 2006 – 72,694 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail172,951 miles
  • MajorBattery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
  • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
  • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Various suspension components corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2017

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2016

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2016

Full MOT history

22 tests since 5 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail172,951 miles (+2,858)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,951 miles
    Test number
    729299875259
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass170,093 miles (+3,127)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    170,093 miles
    Test number
    965109753951
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryVarious suspension components corroded

  3. Pass166,966 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    166,966 miles
    Test number
    463339617127
    • AdvisoryVarious suspension components corroded

  4. Fail166,966 miles (+4,300)6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,966 miles
    Test number
    548509656129
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded inner wheel arch corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded brake pipe from flexi to drum (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear brake pipe to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded inner wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded brake pipe from flexi to drum (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear brake pipe to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryVarious suspension components corroded

  5. Pass162,666 miles (+6)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    162,666 miles
    Test number
    870838661322
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail162,660 miles (+5,071)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,660 miles
    Test number
    670308376774
    • MajorBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass157,589 miles (+4,759)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    157,589 miles
    Test number
    525493924564
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  8. Pass152,830 miles (+2)1 dangerous5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    152,830 miles
    Test number
    842514434081
    • DangerousRear prop shaft missing
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front door mirror missing
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  9. Fail152,828 miles (+15,918)1 dangerous6 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,828 miles
    Test number
    128177600879
    • DangerousRear prop shaft missing
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureNearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureOffside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureOffside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front door mirror missing
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  10. Pass136,910 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    136,910 miles
    Test number
    327998765143
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged

  11. Fail136,910 miles (+16)5 failures5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,910 miles
    Test number
    177328865193
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged

  12. Fail136,894 miles (+14,827)9 failures4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,894 miles
    Test number
    139424155110
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • 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)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteOff side rear tyre tread flat spotting slightly

  13. Pass122,067 miles (+3,929)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    122,067 miles
    Test number
    995712103355
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  14. Pass118,138 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    118,138 miles
    Test number
    576481612358

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail118,138 miles (+4,375)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,138 miles
    Test number
    148398302323
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

  16. Pass113,763 miles (+7,645)3 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    113,763 miles
    Test number
    175169291245
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine/gearbox mounting(s) defective
    • NoteNail in front tyre
    • NoteNail in rear tyre
    • NoteSuspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
    • NoteFront brake disc worn

  17. Pass106,118 miles4 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2011
    Odometer
    106,118 miles
    Test number
    322387020188
    • NoteNSF tyre scrubbing edges
    • NoteNSR tyre - 3 nails
    • NoteOS mirror glass cracked
    • NoteOSR tyre has 2cm glass cut in tread - no cords visable & 1 screw head visable

  18. Fail106,118 miles (+9,134)1 dangerous5 failures4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,118 miles
    Test number
    720905520198
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • FailureBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
    • FailureBraking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteNSF tyre scrubbing edges
    • NoteNSR tyre - 3 nails
    • NoteOS mirror glass cracked
    • NoteOSR tyre has 2cm glass cut in tread - no cords visable & 1 screw head visable

  19. Pass96,984 miles (+7,417)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    96,984 miles
    Test number
    731684719165
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  20. Pass89,567 miles (+12,375)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    89,567 miles
    Test number
    213718698081
    • 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)

  21. Pass77,192 miles (+4,498)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    77,192 miles
    Test number
    172438687024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass72,694 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    72,694 miles
    Test number
    181018376250
    • NoteExhaust front pipe corroded

Questions about T559 BFX

Does T559 BFX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T559 BFX expired on 24 Nov 2021, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T559 BFX?
The MOT on T559 BFX expired on 24 Nov 2021. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T559 BFX done?
T559 BFX was recorded at 172,951 miles at its MOT on 18 Nov 2021, an average of 6,630 miles a year.
Has T559 BFX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T559 BFX has failed 8 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on T559 BFX 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 T559 BFX find?
T559 BFX failed its latest MOT on 18 Nov 2021 with 4 major defects and 1 advisory: battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit; exhaust lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits; oil leaking excessively from engine, and 2 more.

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