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Land Rover Freelander

Green · Diesel · 1999 · 1,998 cc

T890 BFJMOT history

T890 BFJ is a green diesel Land Rover Freelander first used on 4 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 4 Feb 2027 and it has passed 20 of 30 MOT tests, with 160,292 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 4 Feb 2027
Mileage
160,292 mi
At MOT on 21 Jan 2026
MOT tests
30
20 passed · 10 failed
Per year
4,461 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T890 BFJ
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
4 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T890 BFJ was last recorded at 160,292 miles on 21 Jan 2026, 3,222 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
157,070 miles · 28 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
3,222 miles
Average per year
4,461 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 160,292 miles
  • 2025 – 157,070 miles
  • 2024 – 152,995 miles
  • 2023 – 148,137 miles
  • 2021 – 144,439 miles
  • 2020 – 136,716 miles
  • 2019 – 125,511 miles
  • 2018 – 116,637 miles
  • 2017 – 114,852 miles
  • 2016 – 112,811 miles
  • 2015 – 110,413 miles
  • 2014 – 107,651 miles
  • 2013 – 104,581 miles
  • 2012 – 101,877 miles
  • 2011 – 97,851 miles
  • 2010 – 94,174 miles
  • 2009 – 90,778 miles
  • 2008 – 86,549 miles
  • 2007 – 80,381 miles
  • 2006 – 71,738 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass160,292 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2012–2017

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

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

30 tests since 17 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass160,292 miles (+3,222)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    160,292 miles
    Test number
    274756051685
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass157,070 miles (+4,075)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    157,070 miles
    Test number
    511978256880
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass152,995 miles (+27)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    152,995 miles
    Test number
    955602490200
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Fail152,968 miles (+4,831)1 dangerous3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,968 miles
    Test number
    865364432665
    • DangerousFront Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass148,137 miles (+3,698)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    148,137 miles
    Test number
    982413447606
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryInner sills both sides rusty
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass144,439 miles (+7,723)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    144,439 miles
    Test number
    469564610807
    • 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))

  7. Pass136,716 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    136,716 miles
    Test number
    201610427445

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail136,716 miles (+11,205)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,716 miles
    Test number
    285325107252
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass125,511 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    125,511 miles
    Test number
    605633828393
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail125,511 miles (+8,874)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,511 miles
    Test number
    675995356591
    • DangerousOffside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass116,637 miles (+4)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    116,637 miles
    Test number
    874283681676
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (2.4.G.2)

  12. Fail116,633 miles (+1,781)9 failures8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,633 miles
    Test number
    356380886845
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wiper blade split slightly but still clears the screen
    • AdvisoryRear differential mounts worn badly

  13. Pass114,852 miles (+2,041)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    114,852 miles
    Test number
    564923686319
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  14. Pass112,811 miles (+2,398)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    112,811 miles
    Test number
    970947609108
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass110,413 miles (+2,762)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    110,413 miles
    Test number
    606804085052
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  16. Fail107,651 miles1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,651 miles
    Test number
    657546174067
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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 Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  17. Pass107,651 miles (+3,070)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    107,651 miles
    Test number
    976696374030
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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 Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  18. Pass104,581 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    104,581 miles
    Test number
    817832583034
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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 Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteRear diff mounts slightly worn

  19. Fail104,581 miles (+2,704)4 failures5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,581 miles
    Test number
    217531483059
    • FailureBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • FailureCentre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteRear diff mounts slightly worn

  20. Pass101,877 miles (+4,026)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    101,877 miles
    Test number
    159179072441
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass97,851 miles (+3,677)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    97,851 miles
    Test number
    175824771097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass94,174 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    94,174 miles
    Test number
    392693680095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail94,174 miles (+3,396)7 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,174 miles
    Test number
    763551880014
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Outer Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Outer Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteRear differental front mounting braking up.

  24. Pass90,778 miles (+4,229)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    90,778 miles
    Test number
    303169979027
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  25. Pass86,549 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    86,549 miles
    Test number
    194807778083
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  26. Fail86,549 miles (+6,168)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,549 miles
    Test number
    244027778056
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  27. Fail80,381 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,381 miles
    Test number
    340180487061
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  28. Pass80,381 miles (+8,643)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    80,381 miles
    Test number
    911900887065
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  29. Pass71,738 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    71,738 miles
    Test number
    204723586098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail71,738 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,738 miles
    Test number
    772466176066
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Questions about T890 BFJ

Does T890 BFJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T890 BFJ is valid until 4 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on T890 BFJ?
The MOT on T890 BFJ is valid until 4 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T890 BFJ done?
T890 BFJ was recorded at 160,292 miles at its MOT on 21 Jan 2026, an average of 4,461 miles a year.
Has T890 BFJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T890 BFJ has failed 10 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on T890 BFJ 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 T890 BFJ find?
T890 BFJ passed its latest MOT on 21 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; coil spring corroded all four; front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 2 more.

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