Land Rover Freelander
Gold · Diesel · 2001 · 1,951 cc
Y253 MJAMOT history
Y253 MJA is a gold diesel Land Rover Freelander first used on 11 May 2001. Its MOT is valid until 9 Apr 2027 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 138,128 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 9 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 138,128 mi
- At MOT on 7 Feb 2025
- MOT tests
- 27
- 19 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 4,762 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y253 MJA
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Freelander
- Colour
- Gold
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,951 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 11 May 2001
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 9 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 10 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y253 MJA was last recorded at 138,128 miles on 7 Feb 2025, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Feb 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 138,126 miles · 4 Feb 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 2 miles
- Average per year
- 4,762 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 138,128 miles
- 2024 – 135,208 miles
- 2023 – 132,764 miles
- 2022 – 130,700 miles
- 2021 – 127,414 miles
- 2019 – 124,413 miles
- 2018 – 119,449 miles
- 2017 – 113,591 miles
- 2016 – 106,479 miles
- 2015 – 101,472 miles
- 2014 – 97,348 miles
- 2012 – 94,573 miles
- 2011 – 83,898 miles
- 2010 – 80,179 miles
- 2008 – 69,611 miles
- 2007 – 56,687 miles
- 2006 – 50,197 miles
- 2005 – 43,855 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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.
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault
Major3 MOTs, 2019–2026
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier
Minor3 MOTs, 2019–2024
Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Spare tyre defective
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Full MOT history
27 tests since 22 Apr 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
PassMileage not read2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 439961459305
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
FailMileage not read8 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 370055523217
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Pass138,128 miles (+2)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 138,128 miles
- Test number
- 846035920878
- AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
- AdvisorySpare tyre defective
- AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer deteriorated
Fail138,126 miles (+2,918)1 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 138,126 miles
- Test number
- 507223184729
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
- AdvisorySpare tyre defective
- AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer deteriorated
Pass135,208 miles (+2,444)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 135,208 miles
- Test number
- 886131297209
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryProp removed
Pass132,764 miles1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 132,764 miles
- Test number
- 375915652991
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryPropshaft removed
Fail132,764 miles (+2,064)2 repaired1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 132,764 miles
- Test number
- 382048697845
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryPropshaft removed
Pass130,700 miles (+3,286)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 130,700 miles
- Test number
- 943132048877
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass127,414 miles (+9)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 127,414 miles
- Test number
- 866167403926
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail127,405 miles (+2,992)1 dangerous2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 127,405 miles
- Test number
- 973812945316
- DangerousNearside Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Pass124,413 miles (+7)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 124,413 miles
- Test number
- 435455283283
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail124,406 miles (+4,957)1 dangerous4 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 124,406 miles
- Test number
- 278781594175
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorBrake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Pass119,449 miles (+5,858)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- 119,449 miles
- Test number
- 637618421110
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass113,591 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 113,591 miles
- Test number
- 694115454342
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail113,591 miles (+7,112)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 113,591 miles
- Test number
- 948796839508
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Pass106,479 miles (+5,007)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 106,479 miles
- Test number
- 851372101820
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass101,472 miles (+4,124)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 30 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 101,472 miles
- Test number
- 655243145209
- NoteRear tyres cracking on tread but not to cords at time of test
Pass97,348 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 97,348 miles
- Test number
- 869004004276
No defects or advisories recorded.
FailMileage not read3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 188493504284
- FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
- FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Pass94,573 miles (+10,675)
- MOT expiry
- 29 May 2013
- Odometer
- 94,573 miles
- Test number
- 129511552155
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass83,898 miles (+3,719)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 83,898 miles
- Test number
- 955835381177
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass80,179 miles (+10,568)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 80,179 miles
- Test number
- 301959000180
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass69,611 miles (+12,924)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2009
- Odometer
- 69,611 miles
- Test number
- 762001628255
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass56,687 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 May 2008
- Odometer
- 56,687 miles
- Test number
- 901521637172
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Fail56,687 miles (+6,490)3 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 56,687 miles
- Test number
- 951741737103
- Repaired at testFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
- Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
- Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass50,197 miles (+6,342)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Apr 2007
- Odometer
- 50,197 miles
- Test number
- 870931716192
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass43,855 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Apr 2006
- Odometer
- 43,855 miles
- Test number
- 803032415129
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about Y253 MJA
- Does Y253 MJA currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y253 MJA is valid until 9 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on Y253 MJA?
- The MOT on Y253 MJA is valid until 9 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has Y253 MJA done?
- Y253 MJA was recorded at 138,128 miles at its MOT on 7 Feb 2025, an average of 4,762 miles a year.
- Has Y253 MJA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y253 MJA has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Mar 2026.
- Has the mileage on Y253 MJA 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 Y253 MJA find?
- Y253 MJA passed its latest MOT on 10 Apr 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; rear exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases.
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