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Land Rover Freelander

Red · Diesel · 2002 · 1,951 cc

V40 MGLMOT history

V40 MGL is a red diesel Land Rover Freelander first used on 19 Jul 2002. Its MOT is valid until 24 Sept 2027 and it has passed 21 of 33 MOT tests, with 150,066 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Sept 2026.

V40 MGL red Land Rover Freelander – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Land Rover Freelander, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 24 Sept 2027
Mileage
150,066 mi
At MOT on 18 Sept 2026
MOT tests
33
21 passed · 12 failed
Per year
6,730 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V40 MGL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Freelander
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,951 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
19 Jul 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V40 MGL was last recorded at 150,066 miles on 18 Sept 2026, 48 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
150,018 miles · 25 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
48 miles
Average per year
6,730 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 150,066 miles
  • 2025 – 150,018 miles
  • 2024 – 147,726 miles
  • 2023 – 141,193 miles
  • 2022 – 131,899 miles
  • 2021 – 118,825 miles
  • 2020 – 104,957 miles
  • 2019 – 103,107 miles
  • 2018 – 99,885 miles
  • 2017 – 96,019 miles
  • 2016 – 92,815 miles
  • 2015 – 87,970 miles
  • 2014 – 83,284 miles
  • 2013 – 77,210 miles
  • 2012 – 70,873 miles
  • 2011 – 64,605 miles
  • 2010 – 58,323 miles
  • 2009 – 49,387 miles
  • 2008 – 37,577 miles
  • 2007 – 25,921 miles
  • 2006 – 14,053 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass150,066 miles
  • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
  • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear silencer corrodingRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2023

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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

33 tests since 3 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass150,066 miles (+48)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    150,066 miles
    Test number
    682633924041
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear silencer corroding

  2. Pass150,018 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    150,018 miles
    Test number
    195544018869
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear silencer corroding

  3. Fail150,018 miles (+2,292)3 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,018 miles
    Test number
    551620261417
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear silencer corroding

  4. Pass147,726 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    147,726 miles
    Test number
    931086004768
    • MinorNearside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  5. Fail147,726 miles (+6,533)1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,726 miles
    Test number
    808746447882
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  6. Pass141,193 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    141,193 miles
    Test number
    720980311140
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted obscuring some components
    • AdvisoryRear silencer corroding

  7. Fail141,193 miles (+9,294)1 repaired9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,193 miles
    Test number
    556441684904
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted obscuring some components
    • AdvisoryRear silencer corroding

  8. Pass131,899 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    131,899 miles
    Test number
    659703555010
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Fail131,899 miles (+13,074)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,899 miles
    Test number
    887813145094
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass118,825 miles (+13,868)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    118,825 miles
    Test number
    886485520859

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass104,957 miles (+175)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    104,957 miles
    Test number
    200760370764

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail104,782 miles (+1,675)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,782 miles
    Test number
    795578433436
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perishing (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  13. Pass103,107 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    103,107 miles
    Test number
    579974141722
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

  14. Fail103,107 miles (+3,222)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,107 miles
    Test number
    951337865449
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

  15. Pass99,885 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    99,885 miles
    Test number
    409592348718
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

  16. Fail99,885 miles (+3,866)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,885 miles
    Test number
    101723840480
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

  17. Pass96,019 miles (+3,204)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    96,019 miles
    Test number
    525656112759

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass92,815 miles (+4,845)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    92,815 miles
    Test number
    499421161407

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass87,970 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2016
    Odometer
    87,970 miles
    Test number
    155510345197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail87,970 miles (+4,686)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,970 miles
    Test number
    607870845122
    • Repaired at testRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

  21. Pass83,284 miles (+6,074)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2015
    Odometer
    83,284 miles
    Test number
    979122744197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail77,210 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,210 miles
    Test number
    185028643104
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  23. Pass77,210 miles (+6,337)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2014
    Odometer
    77,210 miles
    Test number
    935508643162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail70,873 miles4 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,873 miles
    Test number
    137732852161
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  25. Pass70,873 miles (+6,268)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2013
    Odometer
    70,873 miles
    Test number
    269872252438
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  26. Pass64,605 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2012
    Odometer
    64,605 miles
    Test number
    198854641183
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  27. Fail64,605 miles (+6,282)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,605 miles
    Test number
    579003941114
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteAdvise handbrake only just passed

  28. Pass58,323 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    58,323 miles
    Test number
    693739780125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail58,323 miles (+8,936)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,323 miles
    Test number
    922839580169
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

  30. Pass49,387 miles (+11,810)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    49,387 miles
    Test number
    604754289140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass37,577 miles (+11,656)1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    37,577 miles
    Test number
    322133208424
    • NoteRear tyres starting to perish

  32. Pass25,921 miles (+11,868)1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    25,921 miles
    Test number
    220192797135
    • NoteSlight wear on edges of front tyres

  33. Pass14,053 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    14,053 miles
    Test number
    274294886479

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V40 MGL

Does V40 MGL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V40 MGL is valid until 24 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on V40 MGL?
The MOT on V40 MGL is valid until 24 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V40 MGL done?
V40 MGL was recorded at 150,066 miles at its MOT on 18 Sept 2026, an average of 6,730 miles a year.
Has V40 MGL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V40 MGL has failed 12 of its 33 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on V40 MGL 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 V40 MGL find?
V40 MGL passed its latest MOT on 18 Sept 2026 with 7 advisories: items removed from driver's view prior to test; nearside brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear; nearside rear macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened, and 4 more.

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