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Land Rover Freelander

Green · Diesel · 2003 · 1,951 cc

LB53 UJNMOT history

LB53 UJN is a green diesel Land Rover Freelander first used on 30 Dec 2003. Its MOT expired on 16 Mar 2026 and it has passed 20 of 31 MOT tests, with 141,335 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Mar 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 16 Mar 2026
Mileage
141,335 mi
At MOT on 17 Mar 2025
MOT tests
31
20 passed · 11 failed
Per year
5,616 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB53 UJN
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Freelander
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,951 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
30 Dec 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
17 Mar 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB53 UJN was last recorded at 141,335 miles on 17 Mar 2025, 14 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
141,321 miles · 5 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
14 miles
Average per year
5,616 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 141,335 miles
  • 2024 – 136,895 miles
  • 2023 – 131,271 miles
  • 2022 – 131,151 miles
  • 2021 – 130,598 miles
  • 2020 – 129,675 miles
  • 2019 – 128,125 miles
  • 2018 – 125,033 miles
  • 2017 – 122,334 miles
  • 2016 – 109,089 miles
  • 2015 – 91,736 miles
  • 2014 – 88,912 miles
  • 2013 – 82,752 miles
  • 2012 – 75,878 miles
  • 2011 – 69,641 miles
  • 2010 – 61,583 miles
  • 2008 – 55,892 miles
  • 2006 – 38,894 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass141,335 miles
  • MinorFront Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Nearside and offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipes,nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFuel tank support corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside front strut top mount bearing rough/stiffRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met at 18%Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Undersill areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear differential mount bushes wornRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryVehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to back

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Flexi hose to cylinder

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

31 tests since 20 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass141,335 miles (+14)1 minor17 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    141,335 miles
    Test number
    504959404015
    • MinorFront Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Nearside and offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipes,nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFuel tank support corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside front strut top mount bearing rough/stiff
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met at 18%
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Undersill areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear differential mount bushes worn
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

  2. Fail141,321 miles (+4,426)3 major1 minor18 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,321 miles
    Test number
    440927777560
    • MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Nearside and offside,lenses deteriorated (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light Showing white light to rear through indicator lens,suspect divider missing in lamp unit (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorFront Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Nearside and offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipes,nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFuel tank support corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside front strut top mount bearing rough/stiff
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met at 18%
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Undersill areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear differential mount bushes worn
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

  3. Pass136,895 miles (+5,624)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    136,895 miles
    Test number
    921374401041
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear,nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Pass131,271 miles (+13)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    131,271 miles
    Test number
    198048043771
    • 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 Front to back (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Flexi hose to cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Fail131,258 miles (+107)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,258 miles
    Test number
    330357308378
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (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 Front to back (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Flexi hose to cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass131,151 miles1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    131,151 miles
    Test number
    595693865976
    • DangerousCorrosion in front to rear brake pipes
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre low tread inner edge ,o/s/r tyre going out of shape
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryHeadlight beam image weak

  7. Fail131,151 miles (+553)1 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,151 miles
    Test number
    349025309298
    • DangerousCorrosion in front to rear brake pipes
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre low tread inner edge ,o/s/r tyre going out of shape
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryHeadlight beam image weak

  8. Pass130,598 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    130,598 miles
    Test number
    247711340760
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail130,593 miles (+918)2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,593 miles
    Test number
    693832025266
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass129,675 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    129,675 miles
    Test number
    747843741364

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail129,675 miles (+1,550)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,675 miles
    Test number
    193056958626
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass128,125 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    128,125 miles
    Test number
    214814177401
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  13. Fail128,125 miles (+3,092)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,125 miles
    Test number
    171736549498
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  14. Pass125,033 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    125,033 miles
    Test number
    307610727371
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  15. Fail125,033 miles (+2,699)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,033 miles
    Test number
    847107893779
    • MajorCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  16. Pass122,334 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    122,334 miles
    Test number
    840650246674

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail122,334 miles (+1,524)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,334 miles
    Test number
    648581514574
    • FailureCentral Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  18. Pass120,810 miles (+11,721)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    120,810 miles
    Test number
    203111661498

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass109,089 miles (+17,353)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    109,089 miles
    Test number
    255468003526

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass91,736 miles (+2,824)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    91,736 miles
    Test number
    786604115097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass88,912 miles (+6,160)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    88,912 miles
    Test number
    409152374078
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  22. Pass82,752 miles (+6,874)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    82,752 miles
    Test number
    816852583039
    • NoteFront to rear brake pipes required shortly

  23. Pass75,878 miles (+6,237)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    75,878 miles
    Test number
    299904282049
    • NoteRear exhaust silencer required shortly

  24. Pass69,641 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    69,641 miles
    Test number
    738360991022
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NotePropshaft centre bearing worn

  25. Fail69,641 miles (+8,058)4 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,641 miles
    Test number
    145120791486
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NotePropshaft centre bearing worn

  26. Pass61,583 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    61,583 miles
    Test number
    163594800097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail61,583 miles (+5,691)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,583 miles
    Test number
    302714000025
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  28. Pass55,892 miles (+7,723)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    55,892 miles
    Test number
    954758658300

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass48,169 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    48,169 miles
    Test number
    350423008098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail48,169 miles (+9,275)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,169 miles
    Test number
    784513708021
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  31. Pass38,894 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    38,894 miles
    Test number
    992264856364

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB53 UJN

Does LB53 UJN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB53 UJN expired on 16 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB53 UJN?
The MOT on LB53 UJN expired on 16 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB53 UJN done?
LB53 UJN was recorded at 141,335 miles at its MOT on 17 Mar 2025, an average of 5,616 miles a year.
Has LB53 UJN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB53 UJN has failed 11 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on LB53 UJN 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 UJN find?
LB53 UJN passed its latest MOT on 17 Mar 2025 with 1 minor defect and 17 advisories: front lower suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nearside and offside; brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes,nearside and offside; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases, and 15 more.

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