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Land Rover Freelander

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 1,796 cc

Y279 MAEMOT history

Y279 MAE is a blue petrol Land Rover Freelander first used on 29 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 30 Apr 2026 and it has passed 20 of 31 MOT tests, with 184,155 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Apr 2025.

Y279 MAE blue Land Rover Freelander – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Land Rover Freelander, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 30 Apr 2026
Mileage
184,155 mi
At MOT on 22 Apr 2025
MOT tests
31
20 passed · 11 failed
Per year
7,302 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y279 MAE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Freelander
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
29 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
22 Apr 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y279 MAE was last recorded at 184,155 miles on 22 Apr 2025, 6,610 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Apr 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 22 May 2015: 125,426 miles, lower than 129,425 miles on 20 May 2015.

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
177,545 miles · 22 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
6,610 miles
Average per year
7,302 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 184,155 miles
  • 2024 – 177,545 miles
  • 2023 – 171,448 miles
  • 2022 – 165,442 miles
  • 2021 – 158,609 miles
  • 2020 – 153,727 miles
  • 2019 – 145,509 miles
  • 2018 – 141,186 miles
  • 2017 – 134,596 miles
  • 2016 – 133,505 miles
  • 2015 – 125,426 miles
  • 2014 – 118,804 miles
  • 2013 – 105,948 miles
  • 2012 – 99,592 miles
  • 2011 – 93,459 miles
  • 2010 – 86,423 miles
  • 2009 – 77,933 miles
  • 2008 – 68,837 miles
  • 2007 – 58,560 miles
  • 2006 – 43,514 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass184,155 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid

    Major3 MOTs, 2018–2025

  • Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value

    Dangerous3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2012

  • Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2025

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

31 tests since 17 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass184,155 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    184,155 miles
    Test number
    177644929160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail184,154 miles (+6,609)1 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    184,154 miles
    Test number
    399580704786
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  3. Pass177,545 miles (+6)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    177,545 miles
    Test number
    335263545158
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Fail177,539 miles (+6,091)1 dangerous6 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,539 miles
    Test number
    373523212879
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass171,448 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    171,448 miles
    Test number
    639064159874
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • 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))

  6. Fail171,448 miles (+6,006)2 dangerous9 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,448 miles
    Test number
    251404374280
    • DangerousNearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • 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))

  7. Pass165,442 miles (+7)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    165,442 miles
    Test number
    186247201889
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Fail165,435 miles (+6,826)7 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,435 miles
    Test number
    493941878100
    • MajorNearside Front Brake drum back plate insecure disk cover (1.1.14 (d))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake drum back plate insecure disk cover (1.1.14 (d))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust system insecure box (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  9. Pass158,609 miles (+4,882)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    158,609 miles
    Test number
    234588556062
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryService brake binding but not excessively Axle 2 (1.2.1 (f))

  10. Pass153,727 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    153,727 miles
    Test number
    725204820460

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail153,727 miles (+8,218)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,727 miles
    Test number
    838988559344
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  12. Pass145,509 miles (+4,323)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    145,509 miles
    Test number
    106706629041
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  13. Pass141,186 miles (+42)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    141,186 miles
    Test number
    363216482841

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail141,144 miles (+6,548)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,144 miles
    Test number
    300523049233
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  15. Pass134,596 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    134,596 miles
    Test number
    976922028795
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  16. Fail134,596 miles (+1,091)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,596 miles
    Test number
    327735960688
    • FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass133,505 miles (+8,079)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2017
    Odometer
    133,505 miles
    Test number
    514495963330
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust bracket corroded but still attched

  18. Pass125,426 miles (-3,999)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2016
    Odometer
    125,426 miles
    Test number
    136252845190
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Fail129,425 miles (+10,621)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,425 miles
    Test number
    256930945133
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.4.B.1)
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  20. Pass118,804 miles (+12,856)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2015
    Odometer
    118,804 miles
    Test number
    468709324197
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  21. Pass105,948 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    105,948 miles
    Test number
    147947703178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail105,947 miles (+6,355)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,947 miles
    Test number
    365557803110
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

  23. Pass99,592 miles (+6,133)1 advisory5 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2013
    Odometer
    99,592 miles
    Test number
    309544442197
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteExhaust deteriorated
    • NoteFront windscreen wiper blades deteriorated
    • NoteN/s door mirror damaged
    • NoteN/s/f metal brake pipe corroded
    • NoteN/s/r metal brake pipe corroded

  24. Pass93,459 miles (+7,036)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2012
    Odometer
    93,459 miles
    Test number
    185227741131
    • NoteExhaust has a leak of exhaust gases
    • NoteExhaust has part of the system deteriorated
    • NoteO/s and n/s/r metal brake pipes corroded

  25. Fail86,423 miles3 repaired3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,423 miles
    Test number
    624577040175
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteExhaust has part of the system deteriorated
    • NoteN/s door mirror damaged
    • NoteRear metal brake pipes corroded

  26. Pass86,423 miles (+8,490)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2011
    Odometer
    86,423 miles
    Test number
    701157240128
    • NoteExhaust has part of the system deteriorated
    • NoteN/s door mirror damaged
    • NoteRear metal brake pipes corroded

  27. Pass77,933 miles (+9,096)5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2010
    Odometer
    77,933 miles
    Test number
    124972859100
    • AdvisoryBrake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  28. Pass68,837 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2009
    Odometer
    68,837 miles
    Test number
    663781358124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail68,837 miles (+10,277)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,837 miles
    Test number
    672128648105
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  30. Pass58,560 miles (+15,046)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2008
    Odometer
    58,560 miles
    Test number
    754291837125
    • 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)

  31. Pass43,514 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    43,514 miles
    Test number
    412307716054
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteO/s/r inner driveshaft gaiter leaking

Questions about Y279 MAE

Does Y279 MAE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y279 MAE expired on 30 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y279 MAE?
The MOT on Y279 MAE expired on 30 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y279 MAE done?
Y279 MAE was recorded at 184,155 miles at its MOT on 22 Apr 2025, an average of 7,302 miles a year.
Has Y279 MAE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y279 MAE has failed 11 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on Y279 MAE ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 22 May 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y279 MAE find?
Y279 MAE passed its latest MOT on 22 Apr 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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