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Land Rover Freelander

Red · Petrol · 2004 · 1,796 cc

LB53 UBHMOT history

LB53 UBH is a red petrol Land Rover Freelander first used on 1 Jan 2004. Its MOT is valid until 23 Oct 2026 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 132,053 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 23 Oct 2026
Mileage
132,053 mi
At MOT on 21 Oct 2025
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,336 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB53 UBH
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Freelander
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
1 Jan 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
21 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB53 UBH was last recorded at 132,053 miles on 21 Oct 2025, 4,697 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
127,356 miles · 24 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
4,697 miles
Average per year
5,336 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 132,053 miles
  • 2024 – 127,356 miles
  • 2023 – 125,972 miles
  • 2022 – 123,851 miles
  • 2021 – 120,497 miles
  • 2020 – 113,023 miles
  • 2019 – 109,576 miles
  • 2018 – 107,021 miles
  • 2017 – 101,457 miles
  • 2016 – 99,748 miles
  • 2015 – 95,537 miles
  • 2014 – 90,137 miles
  • 2013 – 85,484 miles
  • 2012 – 80,905 miles
  • 2011 – 75,397 miles
  • 2010 – 68,636 miles
  • 2009 – 60,662 miles
  • 2008 – 48,958 miles
  • 2007 – 33,791 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass132,053 miles
  • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • 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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged Both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2023

Full MOT history

26 tests since 23 May 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass132,053 miles (+4,697)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    132,053 miles
    Test number
    156727441364
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass127,356 miles (+1,384)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    127,356 miles
    Test number
    230549399709
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass125,972 miles (+4)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    125,972 miles
    Test number
    190224063595
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly damaged Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Fail125,968 miles (+2,117)4 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,968 miles
    Test number
    431181530118
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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))
    • MajorOffside Rear Road wheel fixing missing Nut (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly damaged Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass123,851 miles4 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    123,851 miles
    Test number
    279196972570
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Fail123,851 miles (+3,354)1 repaired4 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,851 miles
    Test number
    463342746490
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass120,497 miles (+10)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    120,497 miles
    Test number
    759906813794
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Fail120,487 miles (+7,464)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,487 miles
    Test number
    127407631373
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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 Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass113,023 miles (+51)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    113,023 miles
    Test number
    261365062865
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  10. Fail112,972 miles (+3,396)5 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,972 miles
    Test number
    511217490798
    • MajorCentral Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorProp shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  11. Pass109,576 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    109,576 miles
    Test number
    361222119704
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front & Rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Light lens damaged

  12. Fail109,576 miles (+2,555)3 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,576 miles
    Test number
    147862025450
    • Repaired at testBrake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front & Rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Light lens damaged

  13. Pass107,021 miles (+39)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    107,021 miles
    Test number
    311191308883
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  14. Fail106,982 miles (+5,525)9 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,982 miles
    Test number
    312137544062
    • FailureBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
    • 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 Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance bulb (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  15. Pass101,457 miles (+1,709)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    101,457 miles
    Test number
    804102743353
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass99,748 miles (+50)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    99,748 miles
    Test number
    461178868944
    • AdvisoryRear offside + nearside brake pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • AdvisoryWindscreen slightly damaged

  17. Fail99,698 miles (+4,161)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,698 miles
    Test number
    188609687434
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear offside + nearside brake pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • AdvisoryWindscreen slightly damaged

  18. Pass95,537 miles (+5,400)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    95,537 miles
    Test number
    329936775135
    • 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)

  19. Pass90,137 miles (+4,653)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    90,137 miles
    Test number
    666970674175
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteRear axle slight oil leak
    • NoteRear offside+nearside brake pipes corroded
    • NoteWindscreen slight damage

  20. Pass85,484 miles (+4,579)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    85,484 miles
    Test number
    575795383110
    • NoteCentre exhaust box outer cover corroded
    • NoteWindscreen slight damage

  21. Pass80,905 miles (+5,508)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    80,905 miles
    Test number
    876548882181
    • NoteCentre exhaust box outer cover slightly corroded
    • NoteFront exhaust mounts need attention
    • NoteRear axle bush excessively split

  22. Pass75,397 miles (+6,761)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    75,397 miles
    Test number
    687809881177
    • NoteBrake master cylinder slightly level low
    • NoteF/o/s brake pads worn
    • NoteF/o/s tyre inner edge slightly worn

  23. Pass68,636 miles (+7,974)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    68,636 miles
    Test number
    231000460149
    • NoteWiper blades small splits

  24. Pass60,662 miles (+11,704)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    60,662 miles
    Test number
    680114479150
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  25. Pass48,958 miles (+15,167)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2009
    Odometer
    48,958 miles
    Test number
    572951048133
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  26. Pass33,791 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2008
    Odometer
    33,791 miles
    Test number
    102443347154
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteSmall pin hole in rear silencer

Questions about LB53 UBH

Does LB53 UBH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB53 UBH is valid until 23 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB53 UBH?
The MOT on LB53 UBH is valid until 23 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB53 UBH done?
LB53 UBH was recorded at 132,053 miles at its MOT on 21 Oct 2025, an average of 5,336 miles a year.
Has LB53 UBH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB53 UBH has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on LB53 UBH 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 UBH find?
LB53 UBH passed its latest MOT on 21 Oct 2025 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier; front oil leak, but not excessive; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 3 more.

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