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Land Rover Freelander

Blue · Diesel · 2000 · 1,997 cc

W228 JCUMOT history

W228 JCU is a blue diesel Land Rover Freelander first used on 4 May 2000. Its MOT expired on 5 Jan 2023 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 147,262 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Dec 2021.

W228 JCU blue Land Rover Freelander – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Land Rover Freelander, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 5 Jan 2023
Mileage
147,262 mi
At MOT on 10 Dec 2021
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,008 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
W228 JCU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Freelander
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,997 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
4 May 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Jan 2023
Latest MOT test
10 Dec 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

W228 JCU was last recorded at 147,262 miles on 10 Dec 2021, 7,941 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Jan 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
139,321 miles · 6 Jan 2021
Between the last two tests
7,941 miles
Average per year
5,008 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 147,262 miles
  • 2016 – 136,863 miles
  • 2015 – 135,512 miles
  • 2014 – 133,607 miles
  • 2013 – 121,779 miles
  • 2012 – 106,238 miles
  • 2011 – 97,686 miles
  • 2010 – 94,483 miles
  • 2009 – 90,260 miles
  • 2008 – 85,178 miles
  • 2007 – 79,874 miles
  • 2006 – 70,050 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass147,262 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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2011

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

Full MOT history

18 tests since 11 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass147,262 miles (+7,941)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    147,262 miles
    Test number
    117130638336

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass139,321 miles (+2,458)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    139,321 miles
    Test number
    398761519872

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass136,863 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    136,863 miles
    Test number
    536265264243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail136,855 miles (+1,343)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,855 miles
    Test number
    527278204126
    • FailureFront Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
  5. Pass135,512 miles (+1,905)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    135,512 miles
    Test number
    448788895081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass133,607 miles (+11,828)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    133,607 miles
    Test number
    168608274468

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass121,779 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    121,779 miles
    Test number
    249788583095
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteOil leak
  8. Fail121,779 miles (+15,541)1 repaired2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,779 miles
    Test number
    909908783067
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteOil leak
  9. Pass106,238 miles (+8,552)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    106,238 miles
    Test number
    307309362070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass97,686 miles (+19)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    97,686 miles
    Test number
    879018471036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail97,667 miles (+3,184)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,667 miles
    Test number
    528065671080
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteBoth wing mirror glasses damaged but not seriously affecting view to rear
  12. Pass94,483 miles (+4,223)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    94,483 miles
    Test number
    571601170079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass90,260 miles (+78)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    90,260 miles
    Test number
    144892089098
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  14. Fail90,182 miles (+5,004)1 failure3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,182 miles
    Test number
    264397979004
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteVehicle dirty underneath.
  15. Fail85,178 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,178 miles
    Test number
    283488188026
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
  16. Pass85,178 miles (+5,304)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    85,178 miles
    Test number
    324198288041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass79,874 miles (+9,824)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    79,874 miles
    Test number
    492901777118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass70,050 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    70,050 miles
    Test number
    624422896104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about W228 JCU

Does W228 JCU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on W228 JCU expired on 5 Jan 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on W228 JCU?
The MOT on W228 JCU expired on 5 Jan 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has W228 JCU done?
W228 JCU was recorded at 147,262 miles at its MOT on 10 Dec 2021, an average of 5,008 miles a year.
Has W228 JCU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. W228 JCU has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Apr 2016.
Has the mileage on W228 JCU 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 W228 JCU find?
W228 JCU passed its latest MOT on 10 Dec 2021 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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