Land Rover Freelander
Black · Diesel · 2003 · 1,951 cc
LB53 ETTMOT history
LB53 ETT is a black diesel Land Rover Freelander first used on 28 Nov 2003. Its MOT is valid until 3 Dec 2026 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 128,513 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Nov 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 3 Dec 2026
- Mileage
- 128,513 mi
- At MOT on 26 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 27
- 18 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 5,865 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB53 ETT
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Freelander
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,951 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 28 Nov 2003
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 3 Dec 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 26 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB53 ETT was last recorded at 128,513 miles on 26 Nov 2025, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Nov 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 128,509 miles · 10 Nov 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 4 miles
- Average per year
- 5,865 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 128,513 miles
- 2024 – 125,391 miles
- 2023 – 123,965 miles
- 2022 – 120,859 miles
- 2021 – 119,076 miles
- 2020 – 116,950 miles
- 2019 – 105,959 miles
- 2018 – 105,881 miles
- 2017 – 84,724 miles
- 2015 – 66,701 miles
- 2014 – 63,943 miles
- 2013 – 59,380 miles
- 2012 – 53,285 miles
- 2011 – 47,177 miles
- 2010 – 41,414 miles
- 2009 – 34,739 miles
- 2008 – 28,203 miles
- 2007 – 19,733 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass128,513 miles
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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.
Headlamp lens seriously defective Both
Major2 MOTs, 2023–2025
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material In general, corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier
Minor2 MOTs, 2018
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Nearside Track rod end has slight wear
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Full MOT history
27 tests since 11 May 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass128,513 miles (+4)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Dec 2026
- Odometer
- 128,513 miles
- Test number
- 417601865842
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail128,509 miles (+3,118)4 dangerous6 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 128,509 miles
- Test number
- 644298715943
- DangerousBrake fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Air brake cylinder/actuator leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii))
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- DangerousService brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorHeadlamp lens seriously defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Silencer (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All generally corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
Pass125,391 miles1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 125,391 miles
- Test number
- 824882428952
- MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail125,391 miles (+1,426)3 repaired1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 125,391 miles
- Test number
- 405256436018
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
- MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass123,965 miles (+2)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 123,965 miles
- Test number
- 506803234548
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material In general, corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Fail123,963 miles (+3,104)4 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 123,963 miles
- Test number
- 135790722956
- MajorHeadlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
- MajorHeadlamp lens seriously defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material In general, corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Pass120,859 miles (+1,783)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 120,859 miles
- Test number
- 662328492260
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass119,076 miles (+2,126)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 119,076 miles
- Test number
- 449277839601
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edge 225/50/18 (5.2.3 (e))
Pass116,950 miles (+10,991)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 116,950 miles
- Test number
- 824352989800
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass105,959 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 105,959 miles
- Test number
- 656422708880
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail105,959 miles (+78)3 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 105,959 miles
- Test number
- 623102216780
- MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass105,881 miles (+54)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 105,881 miles
- Test number
- 161307747899
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail105,827 miles (+21,103)5 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 105,827 miles
- Test number
- 918128224537
- MajorExhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
- MajorNearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass84,724 miles (+257)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 May 2018
- Odometer
- 84,724 miles
- Test number
- 370856385524
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end has slight wear
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer bracket broken
Fail84,467 miles (+17,766)8 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 84,467 miles
- Test number
- 515648547980
- FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end has slight wear
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer bracket broken
Pass66,701 miles (+2,758)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 66,701 miles
- Test number
- 468925202697
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Pass63,943 miles (+4,563)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 63,943 miles
- Test number
- 335661414360
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass59,380 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 59,380 miles
- Test number
- 129902323395
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Fail59,380 miles (+6,095)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 59,380 miles
- Test number
- 469092723390
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Pass53,285 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 53,285 miles
- Test number
- 488297412344
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail53,285 miles (+6,108)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 53,285 miles
- Test number
- 728267712349
- Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Pass47,177 miles (+5,763)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 47,177 miles
- Test number
- 145545721332
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass41,414 miles (+6,675)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 41,414 miles
- Test number
- 833567120302
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass34,739 miles (+6,536)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Nov 2010
- Odometer
- 34,739 miles
- Test number
- 443048229361
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail28,203 miles1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 28,203 miles
- Test number
- 921583528315
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass28,203 miles (+8,470)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 Nov 2009
- Odometer
- 28,203 miles
- Test number
- 970423328310
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass19,733 miles
- MOT expiry
- 10 May 2008
- Odometer
- 19,733 miles
- Test number
- 283891937457
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LB53 ETT
- Does LB53 ETT currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB53 ETT is valid until 3 Dec 2026.
- When is the MOT due on LB53 ETT?
- The MOT on LB53 ETT is valid until 3 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LB53 ETT done?
- LB53 ETT was recorded at 128,513 miles at its MOT on 26 Nov 2025, an average of 5,865 miles a year.
- Has LB53 ETT ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB53 ETT has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Nov 2025.
- Has the mileage on LB53 ETT 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 ETT find?
- LB53 ETT passed its latest MOT on 26 Nov 2025 with 3 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various; offside front wheel bearing has slight play; oil leak, but not excessive.
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