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Land Rover Freelander

Red · Petrol · 2003 · 1,796 cc

LB03 SWUMOT history

LB03 SWU is a red petrol Land Rover Freelander first used on 18 Jul 2003. Its MOT expired on 28 Dec 2025 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 164,281 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Dec 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 28 Dec 2025
Mileage
164,281 mi
At MOT on 5 Dec 2024
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
7,023 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB03 SWU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Freelander
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
18 Jul 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Dec 2025
Latest MOT test
5 Dec 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB03 SWU was last recorded at 164,281 miles on 5 Dec 2024, 3,324 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Dec 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
160,957 miles · 5 Dec 2023
Between the last two tests
3,324 miles
Average per year
7,023 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 164,281 miles
  • 2023 – 160,957 miles
  • 2022 – 156,967 miles
  • 2021 – 152,551 miles
  • 2020 – 147,418 miles
  • 2019 – 143,687 miles
  • 2018 – 138,381 miles
  • 2017 – 131,656 miles
  • 2016 – 120,230 miles
  • 2015 – 112,551 miles
  • 2014 – 100,798 miles
  • 2013 – 93,490 miles
  • 2012 – 87,976 miles
  • 2011 – 78,685 miles
  • 2010 – 72,745 miles
  • 2009 – 64,492 miles
  • 2008 – 54,753 miles
  • 2007 – 45,163 miles
  • 2006 – 34,668 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass164,281 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryGeneral underside corrosion

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 Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2017

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2017

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2016

  • Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2014

Full MOT history

27 tests since 22 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass164,281 miles (+3,324)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    164,281 miles
    Test number
    514814715268
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryGeneral underside corrosion

  2. Pass160,957 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    160,957 miles
    Test number
    514641445190
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Fail160,955 miles (+3,988)1 dangerous2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,955 miles
    Test number
    413119309159
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt plain ball joint. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Pass156,967 miles (+4,416)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    156,967 miles
    Test number
    355446696174
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced I (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Pass152,551 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    152,551 miles
    Test number
    659000579898
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced In various places. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  6. Fail152,549 miles (+5,131)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,549 miles
    Test number
    747238836363
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced In various places. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  7. Pass147,418 miles (+3,731)3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    147,418 miles
    Test number
    243239515079
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight under side corrosion

  8. Pass143,687 miles (+5,306)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    143,687 miles
    Test number
    952079366384
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal anti slip worn on edge
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryClutch pedal anti slip missing
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryLight oil leak from rear final drive unit
    • AdvisoryRear Rear number plate lightly deteriorating
    • AdvisoryRusting to front and rear suspension components

  9. Pass138,381 miles (+6,725)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    138,381 miles
    Test number
    713394552359
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box. (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged In tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Rear Diff. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  10. Pass131,656 miles (+45)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    131,656 miles
    Test number
    143009055319
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  11. Fail131,611 miles (+11,381)1 dangerous7 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,611 miles
    Test number
    521937265646
    • DangerousCentral Brake pipe excessively corroded both (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureBrake performance not tested due to condition of brake pipes (3.7.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass120,230 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    120,230 miles
    Test number
    718055727394
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Fail120,230 miles (+7,679)2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,230 miles
    Test number
    760898630757
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Pass112,551 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    112,551 miles
    Test number
    662890291564
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • 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)

  15. Fail112,551 miles (+11,753)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,551 miles
    Test number
    631899082619
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • 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)

  16. Pass100,798 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    100,798 miles
    Test number
    538476874163
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre outer edge slightly worn
    • NoteOffside windscreen wiper deteriorated

  17. Fail100,798 miles (+7,308)2 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,798 miles
    Test number
    679376374187
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre outer edge slightly worn
    • NoteOffside windscreen wiper deteriorated

  18. Pass93,490 miles (+5,514)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    93,490 miles
    Test number
    219820673428
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  19. Pass87,976 miles (+9,291)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    87,976 miles
    Test number
    476582092128
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteBack of drivers seat one side dus not lock in place
    • NoteBoth rear tyres are starting to go out of shape

  20. Fail78,685 miles3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,685 miles
    Test number
    188674991159
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  21. Pass78,685 miles (+5,940)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    78,685 miles
    Test number
    248464791467
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  22. Pass72,745 miles (+8,253)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    72,745 miles
    Test number
    934834090125
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront discs slightly worn
    • NoteFront tyres worn

  23. Pass64,492 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    64,492 miles
    Test number
    622878199176
    • 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)
    • NoteBrake pedal anti slip rubber slightly worn

  24. Fail64,492 miles (+9,739)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,492 miles
    Test number
    962618599146
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • 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)
    • NoteBrake pedal anti slip rubber slightly worn

  25. Pass54,753 miles (+9,590)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    54,753 miles
    Test number
    163679288190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass45,163 miles (+10,495)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    45,163 miles
    Test number
    191293987155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass34,668 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    34,668 miles
    Test number
    500453776104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB03 SWU

Does LB03 SWU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB03 SWU expired on 28 Dec 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB03 SWU?
The MOT on LB03 SWU expired on 28 Dec 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB03 SWU done?
LB03 SWU was recorded at 164,281 miles at its MOT on 5 Dec 2024, an average of 7,023 miles a year.
Has LB03 SWU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB03 SWU has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Dec 2023.
Has the mileage on LB03 SWU 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 LB03 SWU find?
LB03 SWU passed its latest MOT on 5 Dec 2024 with 6 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; offside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 3 more.

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