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Land Rover Freelander

Blue · Petrol · 2000 · 1,795 cc

X61 YELMOT history

X61 YEL is a blue petrol Land Rover Freelander first used on 8 Sept 2000. Its MOT is valid until 28 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 88,176 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Nov 2025.

X61 YEL blue 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 28 Nov 2026
Mileage
88,176 mi
At MOT on 29 Nov 2025
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,212 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X61 YEL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Freelander
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,795 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
8 Sept 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
29 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

X61 YEL was last recorded at 88,176 miles on 29 Nov 2025, 343 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
87,833 miles · 26 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
343 miles
Average per year
3,212 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 88,176 miles
  • 2024 – 86,378 miles
  • 2023 – 77,118 miles
  • 2022 – 70,442 miles
  • 2021 – 62,295 miles
  • 2019 – 51,846 miles
  • 2018 – 50,901 miles
  • 2017 – 49,403 miles
  • 2016 – 47,804 miles
  • 2015 – 47,035 miles
  • 2014 – 45,846 miles
  • 2013 – 44,680 miles
  • 2012 – 43,376 miles
  • 2011 – 41,642 miles
  • 2010 – 39,926 miles
  • 2009 – 37,900 miles
  • 2008 – 36,109 miles
  • 2007 – 31,786 miles
  • 2006 – 27,150 miles
  • 2005 – 23,190 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass88,176 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryGearbox mounting defective
  • 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 pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2025

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear section

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

28 tests since 5 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass88,176 miles (+343)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    88,176 miles
    Test number
    863388931670
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryGearbox mounting defective
    • 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 pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail87,833 miles (+1,455)4 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,833 miles
    Test number
    358550745075
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached Pitch bolt loose x2 (5.3.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box join (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass86,378 miles (+3)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    86,378 miles
    Test number
    985125867063
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear section (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail86,375 miles (+9,257)2 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,375 miles
    Test number
    837989732918
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorWindscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear section (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass77,118 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    77,118 miles
    Test number
    636257254563
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Fail77,118 miles (+6,676)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,118 miles
    Test number
    215402769552
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass70,442 miles (+204)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    70,442 miles
    Test number
    913086214240
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust flexi deteriorated but no leaks
    • AdvisoryRear Differential bushes worn/split but not excessive

  8. Fail70,238 miles (+7,943)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,238 miles
    Test number
    298026806599
    • DangerousOffside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • MajorFront Horn not working (7.7 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust flexi deteriorated but no leaks
    • AdvisoryRear Differential bushes worn/split but not excessive

  9. Pass62,295 miles (+114)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    62,295 miles
    Test number
    928321730599
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust flexi mesh deteriorated/split but no leaks
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Differential bushes worn/split

  10. Fail62,181 miles (+10,335)2 dangerous3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,181 miles
    Test number
    793846352267
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorRear Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorRear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust flexi mesh deteriorated/split but no leaks
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Differential bushes worn/split

  11. Pass51,846 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    51,846 miles
    Test number
    857008763204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail51,842 miles (+941)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,842 miles
    Test number
    778026989055
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  13. Pass50,901 miles (+1,498)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    50,901 miles
    Test number
    763709127183
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  14. Pass49,403 miles (+1,599)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    49,403 miles
    Test number
    880242453833

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass47,804 miles (+769)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    47,804 miles
    Test number
    426897122834
    • AdvisoryAux belts cracked
    • AdvisoryO/s/r brake pipe corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  16. Pass47,035 miles (+1,189)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    47,035 miles
    Test number
    987594546133
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass45,846 miles (+1,166)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    45,846 miles
    Test number
    967743734279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass44,680 miles (+1,304)1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    44,680 miles
    Test number
    207202233265
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Pass43,376 miles (+1,734)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    43,376 miles
    Test number
    586843932220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass41,642 miles (+1,716)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    41,642 miles
    Test number
    849754031238
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  21. Pass39,926 miles (+2,026)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    39,926 miles
    Test number
    890086330265
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • NoteNearside wiper blade poor condition

  22. Pass37,900 miles (+1,791)1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    37,900 miles
    Test number
    254938039263
    • NoteNearside rear lamp lense cracked

  23. Pass36,109 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    36,109 miles
    Test number
    273506048274
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside rear indicator lamp cracked
    • NotePlay in lower steering column bush

  24. Fail36,103 miles (+4,317)4 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,103 miles
    Test number
    692016448257
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Inner Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside rear indicator lamp cracked
    • NotePlay in lower steering column bush

  25. Pass31,786 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    31,786 miles
    Test number
    824467247222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail31,782 miles (+4,632)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,782 miles
    Test number
    111326847216
    • FailureOffside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

  27. Pass27,150 miles (+3,960)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    27,150 miles
    Test number
    772708946262
    • NoteExhaust rear section corroded
    • NoteN/S/R indicator lense cracked
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear differential, centre mount worn

  28. Pass23,190 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    23,190 miles
    Test number
    972068845241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X61 YEL

Does X61 YEL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X61 YEL is valid until 28 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on X61 YEL?
The MOT on X61 YEL is valid until 28 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X61 YEL done?
X61 YEL was recorded at 88,176 miles at its MOT on 29 Nov 2025, an average of 3,212 miles a year.
Has X61 YEL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X61 YEL has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on X61 YEL 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 X61 YEL find?
X61 YEL passed its latest MOT on 29 Nov 2025 with 5 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; gearbox mounting defective; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 2 more.

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