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Land Rover Freelander

Blue · Diesel · 2003 · 1,951 cc

VN03 AYBMOT history

VN03 AYB is a blue diesel Land Rover Freelander first used on 31 Mar 2003. Its MOT is valid until 27 Jan 2027 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 198,223 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 27 Jan 2027
Mileage
198,223 mi
At MOT on 28 Jan 2026
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,942 mi
Average between MOTs
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Mileage history

VN03 AYB was last recorded at 198,223 miles on 28 Jan 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Jan 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 10 Mar 2011: 121,558 miles, lower than 121,560 miles on 8 Mar 2011.

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
198,223 miles · 26 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
6,942 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass198,223 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2016

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2016

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

  • Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

Full MOT history

22 tests since 6 Mar 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass198,223 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    198,223 miles
    Test number
    276393073194
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail198,223 miles (+6,340)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    198,223 miles
    Test number
    302633576485
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  3. Pass191,883 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    191,883 miles
    Test number
    918786662614
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail191,883 miles (+11,207)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    191,883 miles
    Test number
    829099612626
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass180,676 miles (+4,471)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    180,676 miles
    Test number
    393350223088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass176,205 miles (+674)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    176,205 miles
    Test number
    243442006661

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass175,531 miles (+130)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    175,531 miles
    Test number
    697601752643
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail175,401 miles (+3,746)3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,401 miles
    Test number
    459914526841
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass171,655 miles (+8,986)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    171,655 miles
    Test number
    119324841074
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded behind plastic cover (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear inner wheel arches are plastic covered

  10. Pass162,669 miles (+9,760)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    162,669 miles
    Test number
    571150530023
    • 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)

  11. Pass152,909 miles (+7,594)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    152,909 miles
    Test number
    462713501951
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Pass145,315 miles (+6,329)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    145,315 miles
    Test number
    818926725002
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Pass138,986 miles (+6,268)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    138,986 miles
    Test number
    125789193049
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

  14. Pass132,718 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    132,718 miles
    Test number
    147916972415

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail132,716 miles (+11,158)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,716 miles
    Test number
    757726672023
    • FailureCentre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

  16. Pass121,558 miles (-2)1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    121,558 miles
    Test number
    949269361021
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Fail121,560 miles (+14,463)7 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,560 miles
    Test number
    797687561084
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Pass107,097 miles (+17,813)3 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    107,097 miles
    Test number
    341427890037
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteAdvise front discs worn
    • NoteAdvise front number plate
    • NoteAdvise rear diff mounting worn

  19. Pass89,284 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    89,284 miles
    Test number
    434943189009
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • NoteCentre rear seat belt cover obstucting
    • NoteRear diff moun tings excessive play

  20. Fail89,284 miles (+11,376)2 dangerous3 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,284 miles
    Test number
    393512989065
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • NoteCentre rear seat belt cover obstucting
    • NoteRear diff moun tings excessive play

  21. Pass77,908 miles (+10,885)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    77,908 miles
    Test number
    950659078029
    • 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)

  22. Pass67,023 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    67,023 miles
    Test number
    210135867012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about VN03 AYB

When is the MOT due on VN03 AYB?
The MOT on VN03 AYB is valid until 27 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has VN03 AYB done?
VN03 AYB was recorded at 198,223 miles at its MOT on 28 Jan 2026, an average of 6,942 miles a year.
Has VN03 AYB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. VN03 AYB has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on VN03 AYB ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 10 Mar 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on VN03 AYB find?
VN03 AYB passed its latest MOT on 28 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play.

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