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Land Rover Freelander

Green · Diesel · 2004 · 1,951 cc

LB53 UDJMOT history

LB53 UDJ is a green diesel Land Rover Freelander first used on 7 Jan 2004. Its MOT is valid until 18 Dec 2026 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 89,573 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 18 Dec 2026
Mileage
89,573 mi
At MOT on 4 Dec 2025
MOT tests
29
20 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,835 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB53 UDJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Freelander
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,951 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
7 Jan 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
4 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB53 UDJ was last recorded at 89,573 miles on 4 Dec 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
89,573 miles · 3 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
3,835 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 89,573 miles
  • 2024 – 86,281 miles
  • 2023 – 83,476 miles
  • 2022 – 79,692 miles
  • 2021 – 76,756 miles
  • 2020 – 72,667 miles
  • 2019 – 66,338 miles
  • 2018 – 61,144 miles
  • 2017 – 57,541 miles
  • 2016 – 53,889 miles
  • 2015 – 49,431 miles
  • 2014 – 45,776 miles
  • 2013 – 41,845 miles
  • 2012 – 37,706 miles
  • 2011 – 33,453 miles
  • 2010 – 29,128 miles
  • 2009 – 24,918 miles
  • 2008 – 21,034 miles
  • 2007 – 17,084 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass89,573 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.

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020–2022

Full MOT history

29 tests since 9 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass89,573 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    89,573 miles
    Test number
    504343280078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail89,573 miles (+3,292)3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,573 miles
    Test number
    757922884686
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass86,281 miles (+2,805)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    86,281 miles
    Test number
    537841024376
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has various cuts and is cracked and perished
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has various cuts and is cracked and perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass83,476 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    83,476 miles
    Test number
    937277708594
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Fail83,473 miles (+3,781)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,473 miles
    Test number
    484821581171
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded front to rear(marked) (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass79,692 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    79,692 miles
    Test number
    243020813519
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  7. Fail79,692 miles (+2,936)1 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,692 miles
    Test number
    309083425848
    • Repaired at testOffside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass76,756 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    76,756 miles
    Test number
    496992891030
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  9. Fail76,756 miles (+4,089)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,756 miles
    Test number
    230874165176
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  10. Pass72,667 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    72,667 miles
    Test number
    653031341820
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  11. Fail72,667 miles (+6,329)1 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,667 miles
    Test number
    833239664668
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  12. Pass66,338 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    66,338 miles
    Test number
    250409319485

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail66,333 miles (+460)4 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,333 miles
    Test number
    906276250744
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  14. Pass65,873 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    65,873 miles
    Test number
    701845728372
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBody sill covers fitted
    • AdvisoryF tyres wearing on inner edges

  15. Fail65,873 miles (+4,729)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,873 miles
    Test number
    493390658238
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBody sill covers fitted
    • AdvisoryF tyres wearing on inner edges

  16. Pass61,144 miles (+3,603)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    61,144 miles
    Test number
    344502659703
    • AdvisoryF pads wearing

  17. Pass57,541 miles (+3,652)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    57,541 miles
    Test number
    714076880214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass53,889 miles (+4,458)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    53,889 miles
    Test number
    229996569360

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass49,431 miles (+3,655)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    49,431 miles
    Test number
    469149025020
    • NoteBattery slightly loose
    • NoteRear tyres on limit

  20. Pass45,776 miles (+3,931)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    45,776 miles
    Test number
    798409724097
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • NoteRear seats folded

  21. Pass41,845 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    41,845 miles
    Test number
    106790033454
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  22. Fail41,845 miles (+4,139)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,845 miles
    Test number
    839310733025
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  23. Pass37,706 miles (+4,253)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    37,706 miles
    Test number
    425806822047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass33,453 miles (+4,325)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    33,453 miles
    Test number
    766966921013
    • NoteADVISE both rear tyres perishing

  25. Pass29,128 miles (+4,210)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    29,128 miles
    Test number
    950602220057
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  26. Pass24,918 miles (+3,884)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    24,918 miles
    Test number
    532608929091
    • NoteADVISE both number plates delaminateing

  27. Pass21,034 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    21,034 miles
    Test number
    263927018044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail21,034 miles (+3,950)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,034 miles
    Test number
    741506618093
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

  29. Pass17,084 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    17,084 miles
    Test number
    112689907081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB53 UDJ

Does LB53 UDJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB53 UDJ is valid until 18 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB53 UDJ?
The MOT on LB53 UDJ is valid until 18 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 UDJ done?
LB53 UDJ was recorded at 89,573 miles at its MOT on 4 Dec 2025, an average of 3,835 miles a year.
Has LB53 UDJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB53 UDJ has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on LB53 UDJ 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 UDJ find?
LB53 UDJ passed its latest MOT on 4 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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