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Land Rover Freelander

Silver · Diesel · 2003 · 1,951 cc

LB53 ETEMOT history

LB53 ETE is a silver diesel Land Rover Freelander first used on 28 Nov 2003. Its MOT expired on 18 Feb 2023 and it has passed 14 of 24 MOT tests, with 122,281 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Feb 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 18 Feb 2023
Mileage
122,281 mi
At MOT on 3 Feb 2022
MOT tests
24
14 passed · 10 failed
Per year
5,993 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB53 ETE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Freelander
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,951 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
28 Nov 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Feb 2023
Latest MOT test
3 Feb 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB53 ETE was last recorded at 122,281 miles on 3 Feb 2022, 768 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Feb 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
121,513 miles · 9 Feb 2021
Between the last two tests
768 miles
Average per year
5,993 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 122,281 miles
  • 2021 – 121,513 miles
  • 2020 – 120,727 miles
  • 2019 – 119,264 miles
  • 2018 – 118,664 miles
  • 2017 – 115,038 miles
  • 2016 – 110,439 miles
  • 2015 – 110,422 miles
  • 2014 – 103,124 miles
  • 2013 – 94,430 miles
  • 2012 – 89,217 miles
  • 2011 – 81,123 miles
  • 2010 – 72,866 miles
  • 2007 – 32,006 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass122,281 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020

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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

24 tests since 11 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass122,281 miles (+768)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    122,281 miles
    Test number
    532101807166
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass121,513 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    121,513 miles
    Test number
    352218636004
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Fail121,512 miles (+785)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,512 miles
    Test number
    375754834613
    • MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass120,727 miles (+1)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    120,727 miles
    Test number
    275543571409
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Fail120,726 miles (+1,462)1 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,726 miles
    Test number
    942083301770
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Pass119,264 miles (+600)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    119,264 miles
    Test number
    533622524598
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside rear reverse lamp lens cracked

  7. Pass118,664 miles (+3,626)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    118,664 miles
    Test number
    207994076996
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp water in lamp/ with indicator (1.1.A.3f)

  8. Pass115,038 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    115,038 miles
    Test number
    683571564926
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  9. Fail115,038 miles (+4,599)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,038 miles
    Test number
    273880138420
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  10. Pass110,439 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    110,439 miles
    Test number
    313681585196
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Fail110,439 miles (+17)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,439 miles
    Test number
    549441910858
    • FailureCentre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass110,422 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    110,422 miles
    Test number
    320529952182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail110,420 miles (+7,296)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,420 miles
    Test number
    826976189604
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  14. Pass103,124 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    103,124 miles
    Test number
    199261594125
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  15. Fail103,124 miles (+8,694)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,124 miles
    Test number
    436841994158
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  16. Pass94,430 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    94,430 miles
    Test number
    266425473177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail94,430 miles (+5,213)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,430 miles
    Test number
    936545973133
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • NoteHigh level brake light not working
    • NoteWindscreen wipers smeary

  18. Fail89,217 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,217 miles
    Test number
    486224492119
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  19. Pass89,217 miles (+8,094)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    89,217 miles
    Test number
    877834492152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail81,123 miles2 repaired4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,123 miles
    Test number
    335915881159
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteFront bumper damage
    • NoteHigh level brake light not working
    • NoteNearside and offside rear damage
    • NoteNearside and offside wipper slightly deteriorate

  21. Pass81,123 miles (+8,257)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    81,123 miles
    Test number
    419505981105
    • NoteFront bumper damage
    • NoteHigh level brake light not working
    • NoteNearside and offside rear damage
    • NoteNearside and offside wipper slightly deteriorate

  22. Pass72,866 miles (+40,860)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    72,866 miles
    Test number
    532787890148
    • NoteFront brake discs worn
    • NoteFront brake pads appear to be getting low
    • NoteFront number plate cracked

  23. Pass32,006 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    32,006 miles
    Test number
    451361117069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail32,006 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,006 miles
    Test number
    452391117085
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Questions about LB53 ETE

Does LB53 ETE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB53 ETE expired on 18 Feb 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB53 ETE?
The MOT on LB53 ETE expired on 18 Feb 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB53 ETE done?
LB53 ETE was recorded at 122,281 miles at its MOT on 3 Feb 2022, an average of 5,993 miles a year.
Has LB53 ETE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB53 ETE has failed 10 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Feb 2021.
Has the mileage on LB53 ETE 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 LB53 ETE find?
LB53 ETE passed its latest MOT on 3 Feb 2022 with 2 minor defects and 3 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 2 more.

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