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Land Rover Freelander

Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 1,994 cc

T797 OAWMOT history

T797 OAW is a blue diesel Land Rover Freelander first used on 12 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 16 Oct 2026 and it has passed 22 of 25 MOT tests, with 169,764 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 16 Oct 2026
Mileage
169,764 mi
At MOT on 17 Oct 2025
MOT tests
25
22 passed · 3 failed
Per year
6,319 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T797 OAW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Freelander
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,994 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
12 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
17 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T797 OAW was last recorded at 169,764 miles on 17 Oct 2025, 3,260 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Oct 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 13 Mar 2007: 60,675 miles, lower than 60,871 miles on 12 Mar 2007.

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
166,504 miles · 9 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
3,260 miles
Average per year
6,319 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 169,764 miles
  • 2024 – 166,504 miles
  • 2023 – 156,760 miles
  • 2022 – 153,324 miles
  • 2021 – 149,166 miles
  • 2020 – 145,262 miles
  • 2019 – 139,487 miles
  • 2018 – 129,692 miles
  • 2017 – 121,475 miles
  • 2016 – 110,296 miles
  • 2015 – 98,186 miles
  • 2014 – 92,862 miles
  • 2013 – 84,925 miles
  • 2012 – 80,082 miles
  • 2011 – 74,421 miles
  • 2010 – 68,361 miles
  • 2009 – 62,932 miles
  • 2008 – 61,238 miles
  • 2007 – 60,675 miles
  • 2006 – 51,666 miles
  • 2005 – 42,046 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass169,764 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2007–2010

Full MOT history

25 tests since 1 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass169,764 miles (+3,260)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    169,764 miles
    Test number
    390091436223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass166,504 miles (+9,744)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    166,504 miles
    Test number
    296776545300
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

  3. Pass156,760 miles (+3,436)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    156,760 miles
    Test number
    850793472681
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front disc's on inside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass153,324 miles (+4,158)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    153,324 miles
    Test number
    218170755190
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass149,166 miles (+3,904)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    149,166 miles
    Test number
    244037716448
    • AdvisoryABS light on from engine start but goes out on vehicle movement,

  6. Pass145,262 miles (+5,775)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    145,262 miles
    Test number
    867618089700
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass139,487 miles (+9,795)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    139,487 miles
    Test number
    711246426656
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass129,692 miles (+8,217)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    129,692 miles
    Test number
    428229272507
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre worn to outer edge

  9. Pass121,475 miles (+11,179)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    121,475 miles
    Test number
    595244744268
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  10. Pass110,296 miles (+12,110)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    110,296 miles
    Test number
    445744900405
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  11. Pass98,186 miles (+133)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    98,186 miles
    Test number
    956001368886

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail98,053 miles (+5,191)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,053 miles
    Test number
    243098375102
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryChild seat fitted

  13. Pass92,862 miles (+7,937)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    92,862 miles
    Test number
    368532014330
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  14. Pass84,925 miles (+4,843)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    84,925 miles
    Test number
    917909893205
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass80,082 miles (+5,661)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    80,082 miles
    Test number
    449278102373
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  16. Pass74,421 miles (+6,060)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    74,421 miles
    Test number
    968238581204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass68,361 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    68,361 miles
    Test number
    913515510372

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail68,360 miles (+2,473)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,360 miles
    Test number
    450353910309
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  19. Pass65,887 miles (+2,955)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    65,887 miles
    Test number
    433834050059
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass62,932 miles (+1,694)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    62,932 miles
    Test number
    194008749488
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass61,238 miles (+563)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    61,238 miles
    Test number
    924063948036
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  22. Pass60,675 miles (-196)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    60,675 miles
    Test number
    644712877022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail60,871 miles (+9,205)1 dangerous2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,871 miles
    Test number
    451041877043
    • DangerousCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  24. Pass51,666 miles (+9,620)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    51,666 miles
    Test number
    612366796185
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass42,046 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2006
    Odometer
    42,046 miles
    Test number
    932283615254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T797 OAW

Does T797 OAW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T797 OAW is valid until 16 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on T797 OAW?
The MOT on T797 OAW is valid until 16 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T797 OAW done?
T797 OAW was recorded at 169,764 miles at its MOT on 17 Oct 2025, an average of 6,319 miles a year.
Has T797 OAW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T797 OAW has failed 3 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Oct 2015.
Has the mileage on T797 OAW ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 13 Mar 2007. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T797 OAW find?
T797 OAW passed its latest MOT on 17 Oct 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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