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Land Rover Freelander

Red · Diesel · 1999 · 1,997 cc

T78 STAMOT history

T78 STA is a red diesel Land Rover Freelander first used on 10 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 2 Feb 2027 and it has passed 20 of 33 MOT tests, with 181,338 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 2 Feb 2027
Mileage
181,338 mi
At MOT on 3 Feb 2026
MOT tests
33
20 passed · 13 failed
Per year
5,210 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T78 STA
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
10 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T78 STA was last recorded at 181,338 miles on 3 Feb 2026, 11 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
181,327 miles · 15 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
11 miles
Average per year
5,210 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 181,338 miles
  • 2025 – 181,327 miles
  • 2024 – 181,191 miles
  • 2022 – 181,107 miles
  • 2021 – 180,459 miles
  • 2020 – 179,170 miles
  • 2019 – 178,963 miles
  • 2018 – 178,005 miles
  • 2017 – 171,060 miles
  • 2016 – 156,813 miles
  • 2015 – 142,165 miles
  • 2014 – 135,153 miles
  • 2013 – 126,806 miles
  • 2012 – 118,690 miles
  • 2011 – 108,109 miles
  • 2010 – 97,451 miles
  • 2009 – 88,407 miles
  • 2008 – 86,638 miles
  • 2007 – 80,835 miles
  • 2006 – 78,541 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass181,338 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021
  • 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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2019–2025

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2008–2016

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2016

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2016

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

33 tests since 12 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass181,338 miles (+11)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    181,338 miles
    Test number
    788175181819
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass181,327 miles (+136)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    181,327 miles
    Test number
    803594936489
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass181,191 miles (+84)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    181,191 miles
    Test number
    129925818175
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder vehicle surface corrosion

  4. Pass181,107 miles (+638)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    181,107 miles
    Test number
    824324782462
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder vehicle corrosion

  5. Pass180,469 miles (+10)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    180,469 miles
    Test number
    426878655111
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Fail180,459 miles (+1,289)9 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,459 miles
    Test number
    101471218638
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases by rear exhaust join (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorEmissions not tested due to exhaust badly blowing (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorFuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorLower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass179,170 miles (+49)3 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    179,170 miles
    Test number
    396147087474
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre/rear join (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront sub-frame and suspension components - corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material wheel cylinder to flexi - corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear sub-frame and suspension components - corroded

  8. Fail179,121 miles (+158)1 dangerous4 major3 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,121 miles
    Test number
    216742718291
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel reading - 71 (1.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel reading - 32 (1.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre/rear join (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront sub-frame and suspension components - corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material wheel cylinder to flexi - corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear sub-frame and suspension components - corroded

  9. Pass178,963 miles (+41)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    178,963 miles
    Test number
    574048179373
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail178,922 miles (+917)1 dangerous10 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,922 miles
    Test number
    146521710003
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault traction control (7.12 (e))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which significantly reduces light intensity both lenses (4.2.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass178,005 miles (+14)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    178,005 miles
    Test number
    162800099922
    • AdvisoryNearside mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  12. Fail177,991 miles (+6,931)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,991 miles
    Test number
    124919733942
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass171,060 miles (+14,247)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    171,060 miles
    Test number
    136471021485
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre cracking
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside door mirror cover missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre cracking
    • AdvisoryPlay in lower engine stabilizer
    • AdvisoryProp shaft missing

  14. Pass156,813 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    156,813 miles
    Test number
    415727887915
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre out of shape
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail156,813 miles (+14,648)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,813 miles
    Test number
    692748412942
    • FailureNearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage door mirror (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid jet broken (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre out of shape
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass142,165 miles (+6)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    142,165 miles
    Test number
    119814365446
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Fail142,159 miles (+7,006)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,159 miles
    Test number
    667711365059
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Pass135,153 miles8 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    135,153 miles
    Test number
    496612644080
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre

  19. Fail135,153 miles (+8,347)3 failures8 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,153 miles
    Test number
    575431744059
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureTowbar component insecure (6.6.1)
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre

  20. Fail126,806 miles2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,806 miles
    Test number
    428344443057
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  21. Pass126,806 miles (+8,116)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    126,806 miles
    Test number
    796244143017
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  22. Pass118,690 miles (+10,581)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    118,690 miles
    Test number
    589107732031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass108,109 miles (+10,658)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    108,109 miles
    Test number
    976397541074
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres feathering

  24. Pass97,451 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    97,451 miles
    Test number
    194181440042
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  25. Fail97,451 miles (+9,044)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,451 miles
    Test number
    354191440089
    • Repaired at testCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  26. Pass88,407 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    88,407 miles
    Test number
    953461449065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail88,402 miles (+1,764)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,402 miles
    Test number
    100870949037
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureFront Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

  28. Pass86,638 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2009
    Odometer
    86,638 miles
    Test number
    450897618187
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  29. Fail86,638 miles (+5,803)4 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,638 miles
    Test number
    541157318164
    • Repaired at testFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  30. Pass80,835 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2008
    Odometer
    80,835 miles
    Test number
    221501827132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail80,833 miles (+2,292)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,833 miles
    Test number
    934171127157
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  32. Pass78,541 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2007
    Odometer
    78,541 miles
    Test number
    321512236159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  33. Fail78,537 miles3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,537 miles
    Test number
    901402636137
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in n/s/r tyre

Questions about T78 STA

Does T78 STA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T78 STA is valid until 2 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on T78 STA?
The MOT on T78 STA is valid until 2 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T78 STA done?
T78 STA was recorded at 181,338 miles at its MOT on 3 Feb 2026, an average of 5,210 miles a year.
Has T78 STA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T78 STA has failed 13 of its 33 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Dec 2021.
Has the mileage on T78 STA 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 T78 STA find?
T78 STA passed its latest MOT on 3 Feb 2026 with 2 advisories: front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.

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