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Land Rover Freelander

Black · Diesel · 2004 · 1,951 cc

LB53 UBUMOT history

LB53 UBU is a black diesel Land Rover Freelander first used on 1 Jan 2004. Its MOT expired on 18 Oct 2022 and it has passed 15 of 24 MOT tests, with 173,542 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Feb 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 18 Oct 2022
Mileage
173,542 mi
At MOT on 2 Feb 2023
MOT tests
24
15 passed · 9 failed
Per year
7,312 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB53 UBU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Freelander
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,951 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
1 Jan 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Oct 2022
Latest MOT test
2 Feb 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

LB53 UBU was last recorded at 173,542 miles on 2 Feb 2023, 9,903 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Oct 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
163,639 miles · 19 Oct 2021
Between the last two tests
9,903 miles
Average per year
7,312 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 173,542 miles
  • 2021 – 163,639 miles
  • 2020 – 157,195 miles
  • 2019 – 156,148 miles
  • 2018 – 153,525 miles
  • 2017 – 150,707 miles
  • 2016 – 134,212 miles
  • 2015 – 126,799 miles
  • 2014 – 119,558 miles
  • 2012 – 113,245 miles
  • 2011 – 100,206 miles
  • 2010 – 91,451 miles
  • 2009 – 83,064 miles
  • 2008 – 73,896 miles
  • 2007 – 63,963 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail173,542 miles
  • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • MajorExhaust silencer insecure clamp corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorFront Headlamp lens seriously defective nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
  • MajorFront Headlamp light intensity severely reduced nearside and offside beam not visible (4.1.4 (a))
  • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
  • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
  • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))
  • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
  • MajorWindscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
  • MinorOffside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020

What MOT failures 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.

  • Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Rear prop and drive shafts removed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

24 tests since 3 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail173,542 miles (+9,903)3 dangerous11 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,542 miles
    Test number
    938768590331
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust silencer insecure clamp corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorFront Headlamp lens seriously defective nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorFront Headlamp light intensity severely reduced nearside and offside beam not visible (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass163,639 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    163,639 miles
    Test number
    241870464448
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front and rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust clamp corroded and cracking

  3. Fail163,639 miles (+6,444)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,639 miles
    Test number
    260789528395
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front and rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust clamp corroded and cracking

  4. Pass157,195 miles (+7)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    157,195 miles
    Test number
    953978943241
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear prop and drive shafts removed

  5. Fail157,188 miles (+1,040)1 dangerous1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,188 miles
    Test number
    442376252649
    • DangerousNearside Front Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorRear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear prop and drive shafts removed

  6. Pass156,148 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    156,148 miles
    Test number
    792766193976
    • AdvisoryFront headlights deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear indicator cracked
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres wearing edges (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail156,148 miles (+2,623)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,148 miles
    Test number
    871745916123
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront headlights deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear indicator cracked
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres wearing edges (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass153,525 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    153,525 miles
    Test number
    339881184957

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail153,525 miles (+2,818)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,525 miles
    Test number
    634182305066
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

  10. Pass150,707 miles (+16,495)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2018
    Odometer
    150,707 miles
    Test number
    642396592105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass134,212 miles (+7,413)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2017
    Odometer
    134,212 miles
    Test number
    708204963663

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass126,799 miles (+7,241)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    126,799 miles
    Test number
    249631315132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass119,558 miles (+6,313)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    119,558 miles
    Test number
    708216914107
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  14. Pass113,245 miles (+13,039)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    113,245 miles
    Test number
    788834852375
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

  15. Pass100,206 miles (+8,755)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    100,206 miles
    Test number
    987419431387
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass91,451 miles (+290)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    91,451 miles
    Test number
    542493860331
    • NoteFront brake discs worn
    • NoteHandbrake long travel

  17. Fail91,161 miles (+8,097)4 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,161 miles
    Test number
    422775250411
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteFront brake discs worn
    • NoteHandbrake long travel

  18. Fail83,064 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,064 miles
    Test number
    524993059387
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass83,064 miles (+9,168)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    83,064 miles
    Test number
    931073559336
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass73,896 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    73,896 miles
    Test number
    151148158327

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail73,896 miles (+9,933)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,896 miles
    Test number
    653258658329
    • Repaired at testCentre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  22. Pass63,963 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    63,963 miles
    Test number
    203425267322
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Fail63,963 miles (+8,009)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,963 miles
    Test number
    961655167365
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  24. Pass55,954 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    55,954 miles
    Test number
    673273507051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB53 UBU

Does LB53 UBU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB53 UBU expired on 18 Oct 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB53 UBU?
The MOT on LB53 UBU expired on 18 Oct 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB53 UBU done?
LB53 UBU was recorded at 173,542 miles at its MOT on 2 Feb 2023, an average of 7,312 miles a year.
Has LB53 UBU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB53 UBU has failed 9 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on LB53 UBU 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 UBU find?
LB53 UBU failed its latest MOT on 2 Feb 2023 with 3 dangerous defects, 11 major defects, 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: nearside front tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; nearside rear tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; offside rear tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure, and 18 more.

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