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Land Rover Freelander

Green · Diesel · 2001 · 1,951 cc

Y263 METMOT history

Y263 MET is a green diesel Land Rover Freelander first used on 16 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 5 Nov 2027 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 112,480 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Oct 2026.

Y263 MET green 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 5 Nov 2027
Mileage
112,480 mi
At MOT on 22 Oct 2026
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,529 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y263 MET
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Freelander
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,951 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
16 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Nov 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y263 MET was last recorded at 112,480 miles on 22 Oct 2026, 4,612 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
107,868 miles · 6 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
4,612 miles
Average per year
3,529 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 112,480 miles
  • 2025 – 107,868 miles
  • 2022 – 107,862 miles
  • 2021 – 107,815 miles
  • 2020 – 107,815 miles
  • 2019 – 105,265 miles
  • 2018 – 103,319 miles
  • 2017 – 100,381 miles
  • 2016 – 95,834 miles
  • 2015 – 89,328 miles
  • 2014 – 83,443 miles
  • 2013 – 80,417 miles
  • 2012 – 76,515 miles
  • 2011 – 70,085 miles
  • 2010 – 64,446 miles
  • 2009 – 57,179 miles
  • 2008 – 52,067 miles
  • 2007 – 46,384 miles
  • 2006 – 39,755 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass112,480 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2017

Full MOT history

25 tests since 13 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass112,480 miles (+4,612)3 minor
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2027
    Odometer
    112,480 miles
    Test number
    714445555181
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  2. Pass107,868 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    107,868 miles
    Test number
    433823854169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass107,862 miles (+47)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    107,862 miles
    Test number
    389350586258
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryProp shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll brake pipes covered in grease
    • AdvisoryExhaust backbox corroded
    • AdvisoryRear subframe corroded

  4. Pass107,815 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    107,815 miles
    Test number
    100410922906
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to back pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass107,815 miles (+462)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    107,815 miles
    Test number
    315285881023
    • AdvisoryFront Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass107,353 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    107,353 miles
    Test number
    951621541440
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))
    • 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))

  7. Fail107,353 miles (+2,088)1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,353 miles
    Test number
    882432925999
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))
    • 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))

  8. Pass105,265 miles (+5)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    105,265 miles
    Test number
    654222681376
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Fail105,260 miles (+1,941)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,260 miles
    Test number
    919855169216
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass103,319 miles (+2,938)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    103,319 miles
    Test number
    490988406147
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust bracket broken but exhaust still secure

  11. Pass100,381 miles (+4,547)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    100,381 miles
    Test number
    415783359250
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Pass95,834 miles (+6,506)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    95,834 miles
    Test number
    819142156975
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Pass89,328 miles (+5,885)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    89,328 miles
    Test number
    118093165480
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  14. Pass83,443 miles (+3,026)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    83,443 miles
    Test number
    288601974007
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass80,417 miles (+3,902)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    80,417 miles
    Test number
    717405063003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass76,515 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    76,515 miles
    Test number
    237887262027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail76,515 miles (+6,430)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,515 miles
    Test number
    938247062090
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  18. Pass70,085 miles (+5,639)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    70,085 miles
    Test number
    579247461021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass64,446 miles (+7,267)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    64,446 miles
    Test number
    152957560028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass57,179 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    57,179 miles
    Test number
    301680679000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail57,179 miles (+5,112)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,179 miles
    Test number
    882800579090
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  22. Pass52,067 miles (+5,683)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    52,067 miles
    Test number
    721931078008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass46,384 miles (+6,629)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    46,384 miles
    Test number
    961712977007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail39,755 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,755 miles
    Test number
    200842776000
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass39,755 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    39,755 miles
    Test number
    720662676064
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about Y263 MET

Does Y263 MET currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y263 MET is valid until 5 Nov 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y263 MET?
The MOT on Y263 MET is valid until 5 Nov 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y263 MET done?
Y263 MET was recorded at 112,480 miles at its MOT on 22 Oct 2026, an average of 3,529 miles a year.
Has Y263 MET ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y263 MET has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Mar 2020.
Has the mileage on Y263 MET 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 Y263 MET find?
Y263 MET passed its latest MOT on 22 Oct 2026 with 3 minor defects: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated.

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