
Land Rover Freelander
Silver · Diesel · 2001 · 1,951 cc
Y879 TLFMOT history
Y879 TLF is a silver diesel Land Rover Freelander first used on 29 Jun 2001. Its MOT expired on 1 Jan 2023 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 149,800 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Dec 2021.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 1 Jan 2023
- Mileage
- 149,800 mi
- At MOT on 8 Dec 2021
- MOT tests
- 20
- 16 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 5,551 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y879 TLF
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Freelander
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,951 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 29 Jun 2001
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 1 Jan 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 8 Dec 2021 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y879 TLF was last recorded at 149,800 miles on 8 Dec 2021, 4,647 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Dec 2020.
Mileage went down between tests
- 22 Jan 2015: 122,490 miles, lower than 122,496 miles on 12 Jan 2015.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 145,153 miles · 16 Dec 2020
- Between the last two tests
- 4,647 miles
- Average per year
- 5,551 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2021 – 149,800 miles
- 2020 – 145,153 miles
- 2019 – 140,533 miles
- 2018 – 137,708 miles
- 2017 – 134,340 miles
- 2016 – 130,579 miles
- 2015 – 122,490 miles
- 2013 – 120,344 miles
- 2012 – 115,160 miles
- 2011 – 107,123 miles
- 2009 – 96,098 miles
- 2008 – 88,274 miles
- 2007 – 79,166 miles
- 2006 – 66,201 miles
- 2005 – 58,551 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
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)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2017
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2015
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault
Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2015
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2013
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2011
Full MOT history
20 tests since 1 Jul 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass149,800 miles (+4,647)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 149,800 miles
- Test number
- 517962026266
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Pass145,153 miles (+4,620)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 145,153 miles
- Test number
- 692254949390
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass140,533 miles (+2,825)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 140,533 miles
- Test number
- 613336639558
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))
Pass137,708 miles (+3,353)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 137,708 miles
- Test number
- 516071027896
- MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass134,355 miles (+15)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 134,355 miles
- Test number
- 479837486714
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass134,340 miles (+3,761)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 134,340 miles
- Test number
- 693701586483
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass130,579 miles (+8,089)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 130,579 miles
- Test number
- 973613360451
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Pass122,490 miles (-6)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 122,490 miles
- Test number
- 739352525001
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)
- AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)
Fail122,496 miles (+2,152)3 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 122,496 miles
- Test number
- 889522515092
- FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
- FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass120,344 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 120,344 miles
- Test number
- 295297003298
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fail120,344 miles (+5,184)5 failures3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 120,344 miles
- Test number
- 789947103295
- FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteNail in offside front tyre
Pass115,160 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 115,160 miles
- Test number
- 787673512268
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fail115,160 miles (+8,037)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 115,160 miles
- Test number
- 117373312286
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass107,123 miles (+11,025)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 1 Feb 2012
- Odometer
- 107,123 miles
- Test number
- 309293831042
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteOffside door mirror has slight damage
Pass96,098 miles (+7,824)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- 96,098 miles
- Test number
- 881554809385
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Pass88,274 miles2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2009
- Odometer
- 88,274 miles
- Test number
- 670655608348
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteOffside door mirror has slight damage
Fail88,274 miles (+9,108)5 failures3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 88,274 miles
- Test number
- 693375708336
- FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- 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)
- NoteOffside door mirror has slight damage
- NoteOffside front brake pads low
Pass79,166 miles (+12,965)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Dec 2008
- Odometer
- 79,166 miles
- Test number
- 214438537337
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass66,201 miles (+7,650)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2007
- Odometer
- 66,201 miles
- Test number
- 734846006332
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass58,551 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2006
- Odometer
- 58,551 miles
- Test number
- 973882785162
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about Y879 TLF
- Does Y879 TLF currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on Y879 TLF expired on 1 Jan 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on Y879 TLF?
- The MOT on Y879 TLF expired on 1 Jan 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has Y879 TLF done?
- Y879 TLF was recorded at 149,800 miles at its MOT on 8 Dec 2021, an average of 5,551 miles a year.
- Has Y879 TLF ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y879 TLF has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Jan 2015.
- Has the mileage on Y879 TLF ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 22 Jan 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on Y879 TLF find?
- Y879 TLF passed its latest MOT on 8 Dec 2021 with 1 minor defect: offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated.
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