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Land Rover Freelander

Orange · Diesel · 2000 · 1,951 cc

X231 FGMMOT history

X231 FGM is an orange diesel Land Rover Freelander first used on 20 Oct 2000. Its MOT is valid until 26 Aug 2027 and it has passed 22 of 33 MOT tests, with 86,389 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Aug 2026.

X231 FGM orange 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 26 Aug 2027
Mileage
86,389 mi
At MOT on 24 Aug 2026
MOT tests
33
22 passed · 11 failed
Per year
2,154 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X231 FGM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Freelander
Colour
Orange
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,951 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
20 Oct 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X231 FGM was last recorded at 86,389 miles on 24 Aug 2026, 290 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Aug 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 21 Aug 2023: 85,162 miles, lower than 94,752 miles on 24 Aug 2022.

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
86,099 miles · 21 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
290 miles
Average per year
2,154 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 86,389 miles
  • 2025 – 86,099 miles
  • 2024 – 85,729 miles
  • 2023 – 85,162 miles
  • 2022 – 94,752 miles
  • 2021 – 84,368 miles
  • 2020 – 84,095 miles
  • 2019 – 83,596 miles
  • 2018 – 82,955 miles
  • 2017 – 82,224 miles
  • 2016 – 81,444 miles
  • 2015 – 80,599 miles
  • 2014 – 79,635 miles
  • 2013 – 78,924 miles
  • 2012 – 75,573 miles
  • 2011 – 71,032 miles
  • 2010 – 65,790 miles
  • 2009 – 61,127 miles
  • 2008 – 55,359 miles
  • 2007 – 50,403 miles
  • 2006 – 45,493 miles
  • 2005 – 41,310 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass86,389 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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.

  • Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2011

  • Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively

    Failure2 MOTs, 2007–2009

Full MOT history

33 tests since 19 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass86,389 miles (+290)4 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    86,389 miles
    Test number
    874980469007
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass86,099 miles (+370)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    86,099 miles
    Test number
    593158732766
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Rear Diff leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass85,729 miles (+567)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    85,729 miles
    Test number
    109435843430
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Differential leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass85,162 miles (-9,590)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    85,162 miles
    Test number
    603525599695
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear both tyres slightly worn unevenly

  5. Pass94,752 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    94,752 miles
    Test number
    668038755707
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Rear Diff- (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail94,752 miles (+10,384)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,752 miles
    Test number
    497551878992
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Rear Diff- (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass84,368 miles (+273)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    84,368 miles
    Test number
    392863058716
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle underneath surface corrosion

  8. Pass84,095 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    84,095 miles
    Test number
    377249197766

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail84,092 miles (+496)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,092 miles
    Test number
    761163957063
    • MajorBrake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

  10. Pass83,596 miles (+641)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    83,596 miles
    Test number
    180990504965

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass82,955 miles (+731)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    82,955 miles
    Test number
    766558405574

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass82,224 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    82,224 miles
    Test number
    395570802823
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Fail82,224 miles (+780)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,224 miles
    Test number
    683048998360
    • FailureBrake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Pass81,444 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    81,444 miles
    Test number
    208195134982

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail81,444 miles (+845)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,444 miles
    Test number
    356423595709
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  16. Pass80,599 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    80,599 miles
    Test number
    242398634692

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail80,599 miles (+964)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,599 miles
    Test number
    861313829803
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  18. Pass79,635 miles (+711)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    79,635 miles
    Test number
    598023814293
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  19. Pass78,924 miles (+3,351)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    78,924 miles
    Test number
    988027413219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass75,573 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    75,573 miles
    Test number
    766843162289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail75,573 miles (+4,541)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,573 miles
    Test number
    788802062216
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  22. Pass71,032 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    71,032 miles
    Test number
    877318751247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail71,032 miles (+5,242)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,032 miles
    Test number
    858468251210
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

  24. Pass65,790 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    65,790 miles
    Test number
    833369950224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail65,790 miles (+4,663)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,790 miles
    Test number
    220329950253
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  26. Pass61,127 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    61,127 miles
    Test number
    951717859260
    • NoteInside of windscrean very dirty

  27. Fail61,127 miles (+5,768)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,127 miles
    Test number
    351417159213
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteInside of windscrean very dirty

  28. Pass55,359 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    55,359 miles
    Test number
    970233758251
    • NoteO/s/rear tyre wall cracked and crazed

  29. Fail55,356 miles (+4,953)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,356 miles
    Test number
    524053058242
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
    • NoteO/s/rear tyre wall cracked and crazed

  30. Pass50,403 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    50,403 miles
    Test number
    353941767258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail50,402 miles (+4,909)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,402 miles
    Test number
    791000667208
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  32. Pass45,493 miles (+4,183)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    45,493 miles
    Test number
    474392866265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  33. Pass41,310 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    41,310 miles
    Test number
    361102665460

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X231 FGM

Does X231 FGM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X231 FGM is valid until 26 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on X231 FGM?
The MOT on X231 FGM is valid until 26 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X231 FGM done?
X231 FGM was recorded at 86,389 miles at its MOT on 24 Aug 2026, an average of 2,154 miles a year.
Has X231 FGM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X231 FGM has failed 11 of its 33 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Aug 2022.
Has the mileage on X231 FGM ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 21 Aug 2023. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on X231 FGM find?
X231 FGM passed its latest MOT on 24 Aug 2026 with 4 minor defects and 7 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside headlamp lens slightly defective; offside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated, and 8 more.

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