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Land Rover Freelander

Grey · Diesel · 2001 · 1,951 cc

Y297 VOJMOT history

Y297 VOJ is a grey diesel Land Rover Freelander first used on 30 Jul 2001. Its MOT is valid until 12 Aug 2027 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 106,535 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Aug 2026.

Y297 VOJ grey 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 12 Aug 2027
Mileage
106,535 mi
At MOT on 13 Aug 2026
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,624 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y297 VOJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Freelander
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,951 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
30 Jul 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y297 VOJ was last recorded at 106,535 miles on 13 Aug 2026, 1,410 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Nov 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 6 Nov 2021: 82,834 miles, lower than 161,015 miles on 9 Nov 2020.

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
105,125 miles · 9 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
1,410 miles
Average per year
2,624 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 106,535 miles
  • 2024 – 105,125 miles
  • 2023 – 97,236 miles
  • 2022 – 91,400 miles
  • 2021 – 82,834 miles
  • 2020 – 161,015 miles
  • 2018 – 156,209 miles
  • 2017 – 152,154 miles
  • 2016 – 145,186 miles
  • 2015 – 137,921 miles
  • 2014 – 132,384 miles
  • 2013 – 126,703 miles
  • 2012 – 118,660 miles
  • 2011 – 110,431 miles
  • 2010 – 104,382 miles
  • 2009 – 97,400 miles
  • 2008 – 89,450 miles
  • 2007 – 82,092 miles
  • 2006 – 67,104 miles
  • 2005 – 51,673 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass106,535 miles
  • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • 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 Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced plus sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisorySill covers fitted and rear wheel arch covers fitted

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.

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

28 tests since 15 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass106,535 miles (+1,410)1 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    106,535 miles
    Test number
    927385027896
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • 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 Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced plus sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted and rear wheel arch covers fitted

  2. Pass105,125 miles (+7,889)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    105,125 miles
    Test number
    652416276742
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  3. Pass97,236 miles (+5,836)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    97,236 miles
    Test number
    414323402711
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  4. Pass91,400 miles (+8,566)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    91,400 miles
    Test number
    514107841229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass82,834 miles (-78,181)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    82,834 miles
    Test number
    310286170288
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass161,015 miles (+4,806)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    161,015 miles
    Test number
    221134232945
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front suspension mount section ns and os (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle has crosion on fronrt and rear chassis

  7. Pass156,209 miles (+4)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    156,209 miles
    Test number
    478878720904
    • MinorOffside Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail156,205 miles (+4,051)1 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,205 miles
    Test number
    332818938113
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass152,154 miles (+6,968)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    152,154 miles
    Test number
    284107667997
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met, 16%. Nearside rear parking brake slightly low.
    • AdvisoryUnable to check rear centre and offside seat belts

  10. Pass145,186 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    145,186 miles
    Test number
    199759622767

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail145,179 miles (+7,258)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,179 miles
    Test number
    638939647377
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  12. Pass137,921 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    137,921 miles
    Test number
    517175575193
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  13. Fail137,917 miles (+5,533)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,917 miles
    Test number
    307674275186
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass132,384 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    132,384 miles
    Test number
    286806984421

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail132,378 miles (+5,675)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,378 miles
    Test number
    868124684106
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass126,703 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    126,703 miles
    Test number
    488228773140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail126,703 miles (+8,043)4 dangerous4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,703 miles
    Test number
    578497473189
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • DangerousNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • DangerousOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureCentre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  18. Pass118,660 miles (+8,229)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    118,660 miles
    Test number
    518181992149
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  19. Pass110,431 miles (+6,049)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    110,431 miles
    Test number
    189608381187
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  20. Pass104,382 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    104,382 miles
    Test number
    241236870469

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail104,382 miles (+6,982)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,382 miles
    Test number
    441226070118
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

  22. Pass97,400 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    97,400 miles
    Test number
    291205589423
    • 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)

  23. Fail97,400 miles (+7,950)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,400 miles
    Test number
    981265989179
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • 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)

  24. Pass89,450 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    89,450 miles
    Test number
    361987088158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail89,450 miles (+7,358)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,450 miles
    Test number
    660897588162
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

  26. Pass82,092 miles (+14,988)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    82,092 miles
    Test number
    274310587119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass67,104 miles (+15,431)1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    67,104 miles
    Test number
    721056636295
    • NoteN/s/f brake binding slightly

  28. Pass51,673 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    51,673 miles
    Test number
    193808455287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y297 VOJ

Does Y297 VOJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y297 VOJ is valid until 12 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y297 VOJ?
The MOT on Y297 VOJ is valid until 12 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y297 VOJ done?
Y297 VOJ was recorded at 106,535 miles at its MOT on 13 Aug 2026, an average of 2,624 miles a year.
Has Y297 VOJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y297 VOJ has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Jun 2018.
Has the mileage on Y297 VOJ ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 6 Nov 2021. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y297 VOJ find?
Y297 VOJ passed its latest MOT on 13 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect and 12 advisories: battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier; exhaust noisy; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 10 more.

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