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Land Rover Freelander

Silver · Diesel · 2004 · 2,179 cc

LB53 UCXMOT history

LB53 UCX is a silver diesel Land Rover Freelander first used on 21 Jan 2004. Its MOT is valid until 11 Mar 2027 and it has passed 20 of 31 MOT tests, with 139,092 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 11 Mar 2027
Mileage
139,092 mi
At MOT on 24 Feb 2026
MOT tests
31
20 passed · 11 failed
Per year
4,597 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB53 UCX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Freelander
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,179 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
21 Jan 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB53 UCX was last recorded at 139,092 miles on 24 Feb 2026, 4,041 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Feb 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 10 Apr 2013: 86,471 miles, lower than 87,756 miles on 3 Feb 2012.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
135,051 miles · 17 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
4,041 miles
Average per year
4,597 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 139,092 miles
  • 2025 – 135,051 miles
  • 2024 – 130,166 miles
  • 2023 – 124,607 miles
  • 2022 – 121,794 miles
  • 2021 – 118,493 miles
  • 2020 – 117,063 miles
  • 2019 – 115,835 miles
  • 2018 – 115,327 miles
  • 2017 – 107,471 miles
  • 2016 – 101,216 miles
  • 2015 – 94,159 miles
  • 2014 – 90,993 miles
  • 2013 – 86,471 miles
  • 2012 – 87,756 miles
  • 2011 – 77,822 miles
  • 2010 – 69,149 miles
  • 2009 – 63,507 miles
  • 2008 – 56,411 miles
  • 2006 – 50,334 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass139,092 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Rear diff leaking oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

31 tests since 3 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass139,092 miles (+4,041)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    139,092 miles
    Test number
    861597909945

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass135,051 miles (+4,885)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    135,051 miles
    Test number
    726485865865
    • 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))

  3. Pass130,166 miles (+5,559)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    130,166 miles
    Test number
    988285340775

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass124,607 miles (+2,813)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    124,607 miles
    Test number
    923427023721
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass121,794 miles (+3,301)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    121,794 miles
    Test number
    271087156180
    • AdvisoryRear brake pipes starting to corrode advised they are replaced soon

  6. Pass118,493 miles (+1,430)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    118,493 miles
    Test number
    795730300952
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass117,063 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    117,063 miles
    Test number
    992939996906
    • AdvisoryRear diff leaking oil

  8. Fail117,063 miles (+1,228)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,063 miles
    Test number
    634002747083
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear diff leaking oil

  9. Pass115,835 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    115,835 miles
    Test number
    821860645550
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • AdvisoryRear diff leaking oil

  10. Fail115,835 miles (+508)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,835 miles
    Test number
    720086635584
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • AdvisoryRear diff leaking oil

  11. Pass115,327 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    115,327 miles
    Test number
    788139220602

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail115,327 miles (+7,856)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,327 miles
    Test number
    833972469278
    • FailureCentral Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

  13. Pass107,471 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2018
    Odometer
    107,471 miles
    Test number
    506185598328
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  14. Fail107,471 miles (+6,255)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,471 miles
    Test number
    533816288345
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  15. Pass101,216 miles (+29)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    101,216 miles
    Test number
    430049321848

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail101,187 miles (+7,028)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,187 miles
    Test number
    837016764530
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

  17. Pass94,159 miles (+3,166)1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    94,159 miles
    Test number
    958488595087
    • NoteCentre stop lamp not working

  18. Fail90,993 miles1 repaired1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,993 miles
    Test number
    278225394000
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth headlamps, dipped beam patterns poor.
    • NoteHigh level stop lamp not working.

  19. Pass90,993 miles (+4,522)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    90,993 miles
    Test number
    309125994060
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth headlamps, dipped beam patterns poor.
    • NoteHigh level stop lamp not working.

  20. Pass86,471 miles (-1,285)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    86,471 miles
    Test number
    896650803157
    • NoteBoth front brake discs worn
    • NoteHigh level stop lamp not working

  21. Pass87,756 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    87,756 miles
    Test number
    146394132018
    • NoteBoth rear tyres, treads wearing at edges.
    • NoteWear both front brake discs

  22. Fail87,756 miles (+9,934)2 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,756 miles
    Test number
    367554432038
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres, treads wearing at edges.
    • NoteWear both front brake discs

  23. Pass77,822 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    77,822 miles
    Test number
    149551331482

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail77,822 miles (+8,673)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,822 miles
    Test number
    649851331019
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  25. Fail69,149 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,149 miles
    Test number
    781763430014
    • Repaired at testCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  26. Pass69,149 miles (+5,642)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    69,149 miles
    Test number
    914863830086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass63,507 miles (+7,096)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    63,507 miles
    Test number
    674940039068
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  28. Pass56,411 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    56,411 miles
    Test number
    614625318020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail56,407 miles (+6,073)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,407 miles
    Test number
    961094318047
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

  30. Pass50,334 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    50,334 miles
    Test number
    490678206433

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail50,332 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,332 miles
    Test number
    874557906337
    • FailureFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LB53 UCX

Does LB53 UCX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB53 UCX is valid until 11 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB53 UCX?
The MOT on LB53 UCX is valid until 11 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB53 UCX done?
LB53 UCX was recorded at 139,092 miles at its MOT on 24 Feb 2026, an average of 4,597 miles a year.
Has LB53 UCX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB53 UCX has failed 11 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Mar 2020.
Has the mileage on LB53 UCX ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 10 Apr 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LB53 UCX find?
LB53 UCX passed its latest MOT on 24 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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