Land Rover Freelander
Blue · Diesel · 2001 · 1,951 cc
Y278 HCAMOT history
Y278 HCA is a blue diesel Land Rover Freelander first used on 12 Apr 2001. Its MOT is valid until 22 Sept 2027 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 119,301 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Sept 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 22 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 119,301 mi
- At MOT on 23 Sept 2026
- MOT tests
- 27
- 21 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 4,937 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y278 HCA
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Freelander
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,951 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 12 Apr 2001
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 22 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 23 Sept 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y278 HCA was last recorded at 119,301 miles on 23 Sept 2026, 12,373 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Sept 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 106,928 miles · 5 Sept 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 12,373 miles
- Average per year
- 4,937 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 119,301 miles
- 2025 – 106,928 miles
- 2024 – 93,975 miles
- 2023 – 81,995 miles
- 2022 – 69,753 miles
- 2021 – 56,994 miles
- 2020 – 50,193 miles
- 2019 – 48,268 miles
- 2018 – 46,549 miles
- 2017 – 44,812 miles
- 2016 – 43,001 miles
- 2015 – 41,229 miles
- 2014 – 39,434 miles
- 2013 – 37,499 miles
- 2012 – 35,595 miles
- 2011 – 33,313 miles
- 2010 – 30,973 miles
- 2009 – 28,021 miles
- 2008 – 25,233 miles
- 2007 – 21,882 miles
- 2006 – 18,161 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass119,301 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both nearside & offside wearing thin (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both nearside & offside (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Noisy on road test (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Play on tolerance limit (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Drivers seat cable recliner setting faulty
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 Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources
Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2024
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2023
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2023
Full MOT history
27 tests since 30 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass119,301 miles1 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 119,301 miles
- Test number
- 208379336249
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both nearside & offside wearing thin (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both nearside & offside (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Noisy on road test (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Play on tolerance limit (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Drivers seat cable recliner setting faulty
Fail119,301 miles (+12,373)1 major1 repaired1 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 119,301 miles
- Test number
- 637736292410
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both nearside & offside wearing thin (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both nearside & offside (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Noisy on road test (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Play on tolerance limit (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Drivers seat cable recliner setting faulty
Pass106,928 miles (+12,953)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 106,928 miles
- Test number
- 317911336480
- MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
- AdvisoryRear fuel cap temp
- AdvisoryRear prop shaft missing
Pass93,975 miles1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 93,975 miles
- Test number
- 506258577270
- MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
Fail93,975 miles (+11,980)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 93,975 miles
- Test number
- 199705847695
- DangerousRear Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass81,995 miles9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 81,995 miles
- Test number
- 734355406360
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Movement on tolerance limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- 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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Temporary fuel cap fitted
Fail81,995 miles (+12,242)1 repaired9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 81,995 miles
- Test number
- 820863435403
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Movement on tolerance limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- 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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Temporary fuel cap fitted
Pass69,753 miles1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 69,753 miles
- Test number
- 548542376679
- MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
Fail69,753 miles (+12,759)2 repaired1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 69,753 miles
- Test number
- 614017382084
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
Pass56,994 miles (+6,801)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 56,994 miles
- Test number
- 627237469884
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass50,193 miles (+1,925)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 50,193 miles
- Test number
- 684498062599
- AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
Pass48,268 miles (+1,719)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 48,268 miles
- Test number
- 869407427799
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both nearside & offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- 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))
Pass46,549 miles (+1,737)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 46,549 miles
- Test number
- 557879875423
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass44,812 miles (+1,811)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 44,812 miles
- Test number
- 992890632895
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush inner forward bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass43,001 miles (+61)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 43,001 miles
- Test number
- 728010468282
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail42,940 miles (+1,711)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 42,940 miles
- Test number
- 780045640817
- FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Pass41,229 miles (+1,795)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 41,229 miles
- Test number
- 518835785004
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Pass39,434 miles (+1,935)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 39,434 miles
- Test number
- 967981994000
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass37,499 miles (+1,904)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 37,499 miles
- Test number
- 699652393066
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass35,595 miles (+2,282)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 35,595 miles
- Test number
- 667369082001
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail33,313 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 33,313 miles
- Test number
- 465090591069
- Repaired at testRear Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Pass33,313 miles (+2,340)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 33,313 miles
- Test number
- 597040991028
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass30,973 miles (+2,952)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 30,973 miles
- Test number
- 630010090043
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass28,021 miles (+2,788)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 28,021 miles
- Test number
- 100294389420
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass25,233 miles (+3,351)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 25,233 miles
- Test number
- 352577088090
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass21,882 miles (+3,721)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 21,882 miles
- Test number
- 570737587007
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass18,161 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2007
- Odometer
- 18,161 miles
- Test number
- 160119986065
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about Y278 HCA
- Does Y278 HCA currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y278 HCA is valid until 22 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on Y278 HCA?
- The MOT on Y278 HCA is valid until 22 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has Y278 HCA done?
- Y278 HCA was recorded at 119,301 miles at its MOT on 23 Sept 2026, an average of 4,937 miles a year.
- Has Y278 HCA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y278 HCA has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Sept 2026.
- Has the mileage on Y278 HCA 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 Y278 HCA find?
- Y278 HCA passed its latest MOT on 23 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect and 9 advisories: offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; central rear stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working; exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users, and 7 more.
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