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Land Rover Freelander

Blue · Diesel · 2004 · 1,951 cc

LC53 SWFMOT history

LC53 SWF is a blue diesel Land Rover Freelander first used on 31 Jan 2004. Its MOT is valid until 16 Apr 2027 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 139,117 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Apr 2026.

LC53 SWF blue Land Rover Freelander – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Land Rover Freelander, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 16 Apr 2027
Mileage
139,117 mi
At MOT on 17 Apr 2026
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,374 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC53 SWF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Freelander
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,951 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
31 Jan 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC53 SWF was last recorded at 139,117 miles on 17 Apr 2026, 9,994 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
129,123 miles · 17 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
9,994 miles
Average per year
5,374 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 139,117 miles
  • 2025 – 129,123 miles
  • 2024 – 122,941 miles
  • 2022 – 119,829 miles
  • 2021 – 116,045 miles
  • 2020 – 113,269 miles
  • 2019 – 110,012 miles
  • 2018 – 106,443 miles
  • 2017 – 101,110 miles
  • 2016 – 95,904 miles
  • 2015 – 88,188 miles
  • 2014 – 82,687 miles
  • 2013 – 77,059 miles
  • 2012 – 70,807 miles
  • 2011 – 64,766 miles
  • 2010 – 58,306 miles
  • 2009 – 51,285 miles
  • 2008 – 46,068 miles
  • 2007 – 35,714 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass139,117 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner wing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

27 tests since 19 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass139,117 miles (+9,994)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    139,117 miles
    Test number
    621311630753
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass129,123 miles (+6,182)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    129,123 miles
    Test number
    559668630109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass122,941 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    122,941 miles
    Test number
    133506654157
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail122,941 miles (+3,112)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,941 miles
    Test number
    475304613399
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass119,829 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    119,829 miles
    Test number
    446070602610
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail119,823 miles (+3,778)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,823 miles
    Test number
    947374078331
    • DangerousNearside Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass116,045 miles (+2,776)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    116,045 miles
    Test number
    404538850669

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass113,269 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    113,269 miles
    Test number
    135835797930
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear, rear section (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner wing (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear differential mounting excessively worn

  9. Fail113,269 miles (+3,257)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,269 miles
    Test number
    611268117308
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear, rear section (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner wing (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear differential mounting excessively worn

  10. Pass110,012 miles (+3,569)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    110,012 miles
    Test number
    351175351988
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner wing (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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))

  11. Pass106,443 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    106,443 miles
    Test number
    884551477212
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Fail106,443 miles (+5,333)4 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,443 miles
    Test number
    901747382498
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Exhaust system insecure mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  13. Pass101,110 miles (+155)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    101,110 miles
    Test number
    740907053333

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail100,955 miles (+5,051)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,955 miles
    Test number
    975143166200
    • FailureOffside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage door trim (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported hanger (7.1.1)

  15. Pass95,904 miles (+2,145)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    95,904 miles
    Test number
    291146845305

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass93,759 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    93,759 miles
    Test number
    973453332313

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail93,759 miles (+5,571)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,759 miles
    Test number
    341880523248
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass88,188 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    88,188 miles
    Test number
    367738515115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail88,188 miles (+5,501)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,188 miles
    Test number
    437598215187
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  20. Pass82,687 miles (+5,628)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    82,687 miles
    Test number
    819679314105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass77,059 miles (+6,252)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    77,059 miles
    Test number
    718302013119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass70,807 miles (+6,041)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    70,807 miles
    Test number
    956525312129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass64,766 miles (+6,460)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    64,766 miles
    Test number
    999800311152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass58,306 miles (+7,021)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    58,306 miles
    Test number
    803230020189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass51,285 miles (+5,217)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    51,285 miles
    Test number
    120137399430

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass46,068 miles (+10,354)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    46,068 miles
    Test number
    130463528075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass35,714 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    35,714 miles
    Test number
    110619917094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LC53 SWF

Does LC53 SWF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC53 SWF is valid until 16 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LC53 SWF?
The MOT on LC53 SWF is valid until 16 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LC53 SWF done?
LC53 SWF was recorded at 139,117 miles at its MOT on 17 Apr 2026, an average of 5,374 miles a year.
Has LC53 SWF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC53 SWF has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on LC53 SWF 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 LC53 SWF find?
LC53 SWF passed its latest MOT on 17 Apr 2026 with 1 advisory: rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.

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