Land Rover Freelander
Black · Diesel · 2004 · 1,951 cc
LC53 SWUMOT history
LC53 SWU is a black diesel Land Rover Freelander first used on 25 Feb 2004. Its MOT is valid until 14 May 2027 and it has passed 20 of 31 MOT tests, with 150,691 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 May 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 14 May 2027
- Mileage
- 150,691 mi
- At MOT on 15 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 31
- 20 passed · 11 failed
- Per year
- 5,873 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LC53 SWU
- 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
- 25 Feb 2004
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 14 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 15 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LC53 SWU was last recorded at 150,691 miles on 15 May 2026, 1,268 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 May 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 149,423 miles · 6 May 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1,268 miles
- Average per year
- 5,873 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 150,691 miles
- 2025 – 149,423 miles
- 2024 – 146,984 miles
- 2023 – 145,510 miles
- 2022 – 144,265 miles
- 2021 – 143,029 miles
- 2020 – 140,629 miles
- 2019 – 136,431 miles
- 2018 – 130,772 miles
- 2017 – 124,524 miles
- 2016 – 115,434 miles
- 2015 – 109,321 miles
- 2014 – 104,070 miles
- 2013 – 97,798 miles
- 2012 – 89,796 miles
- 2011 – 82,343 miles
- 2010 – 73,129 miles
- 2009 – 53,009 miles
- 2008 – 42,816 miles
- 2007 – 38,045 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass150,691 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2019
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryProp shaft damaged but serviceable centre mount (6.1.7 (e)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
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 Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2016
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2011
Full MOT history
31 tests since 10 Mar 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass150,691 miles8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 May 2027
- Odometer
- 150,691 miles
- Test number
- 881599449982
- AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryProp shaft damaged but serviceable centre mount (6.1.7 (e)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Fail150,691 miles (+1,268)2 repaired8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 150,691 miles
- Test number
- 518931671311
- Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- Repaired at testRear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))
- AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryProp shaft damaged but serviceable centre mount (6.1.7 (e)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Pass149,423 miles2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 May 2026
- Odometer
- 149,423 miles
- Test number
- 570354365897
- MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside 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))
- AdvisoryProp shaft damaged but serviceable centre mount (6.1.7 (e))
Fail149,423 miles (+2,439)1 repaired2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 149,423 miles
- Test number
- 735561871452
- Repaired at testFront Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
- MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside 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))
- AdvisoryProp shaft damaged but serviceable centre mount (6.1.7 (e))
Pass146,984 miles (+1,474)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 May 2025
- Odometer
- 146,984 miles
- Test number
- 302799019635
- AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
Pass145,510 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 May 2024
- Odometer
- 145,510 miles
- Test number
- 722678016247
- AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
Fail145,510 miles (+1,245)4 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 145,510 miles
- Test number
- 147466148601
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
Pass144,265 miles (+1,236)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 May 2023
- Odometer
- 144,265 miles
- Test number
- 106850105107
- AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass143,029 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 May 2022
- Odometer
- 143,029 miles
- Test number
- 522043864754
- AdvisoryProp shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated centre (6.1.7 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak rear diff
Fail143,029 miles (+2,400)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 143,029 miles
- Test number
- 725799394878
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryProp shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated centre (6.1.7 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak rear diff
Pass140,629 miles (+4,198)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 May 2021
- Odometer
- 140,629 miles
- Test number
- 625264618420
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and rear (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass136,431 miles (+5,659)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 May 2020
- Odometer
- 136,431 miles
- Test number
- 802539783056
- AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inner side well (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass130,772 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 May 2019
- Odometer
- 130,772 miles
- Test number
- 982296643117
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail130,772 miles (+6,248)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 130,772 miles
- Test number
- 889452122650
- Repaired at testRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Pass124,524 miles (+9,090)
- MOT expiry
- 14 May 2018
- Odometer
- 124,524 miles
- Test number
- 336606564047
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass115,434 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 May 2017
- Odometer
- 115,434 miles
- Test number
- 154433673284
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail115,434 miles (+6,113)3 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 115,434 miles
- Test number
- 843892944559
- FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryRear diff front mount
Pass109,321 miles (+32)
- MOT expiry
- 14 May 2016
- Odometer
- 109,321 miles
- Test number
- 969758625160
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail109,289 miles (+5,219)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 109,289 miles
- Test number
- 989277125158
- FailureRear Axle beam has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)
Pass104,070 miles (+6,272)1 advisory5 notes
- MOT expiry
- 14 May 2015
- Odometer
- 104,070 miles
- Test number
- 675253134107
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
- NoteBoth rear coil springs corrodeing
- NoteNear side front metal brake pipe corrodeing
- NoteOff side front metal brake pipe corrodeing
- NoteRear differential mounting bushes worn
- NoteRear differential oil leak
Pass97,798 miles1 advisory6 notes
- MOT expiry
- 14 May 2014
- Odometer
- 97,798 miles
- Test number
- 115795133199
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteNearside front tyre wearing on inner edge of tread
- NoteOffside rear door check strap broken
- NoteOffside rear light lens cracked
- NoteRear diff front mounting splitting
- NoteStrong advisory that the nearside rear brake pipe is corroded
- NoteStrong advisory that the offside rear flexi brake hose ferrule is corroded
Fail97,798 miles (+8,002)2 failures2 advisories7 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 97,798 miles
- Test number
- 125263333116
- FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
- NoteNearside front tyre wearing on inner edge of tread
- NoteOffside rear door check strap broken
- NoteOffside rear light lens cracked
- NoteRear diff front mounting splitting
- NoteStrong advisory that one rear exhaust mounting is corroded through (can be welded)
- NoteStrong advisory that the nearside rear brake pipe is corroded
- NoteStrong advisory that the offside rear flexi brake hose ferrule is corroded
Pass89,796 miles3 advisories6 notes
- MOT expiry
- 14 May 2013
- Odometer
- 89,796 miles
- Test number
- 708206032121
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Note195/80/15/96t
- NoteNail in offside rear tyre
- NoteHeater hose chafed under bonnet
- NoteNearside rear tyre perishing
- NoteOffside rear tyre worn to limit
- NoteOffsside rear door check strap broken
Fail89,796 miles (+7,453)3 repaired3 advisories6 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 89,796 miles
- Test number
- 837336932170
- Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Note195/80/15/96t
- NoteNail in offside rear tyre
- NoteHeater hose chafed under bonnet
- NoteNearside rear tyre perishing
- NoteOffside rear tyre worn to limit
- NoteOffsside rear door check strap broken
Pass82,343 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 May 2012
- Odometer
- 82,343 miles
- Test number
- 328304731119
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail82,343 miles (+9,214)4 failures5 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 82,343 miles
- Test number
- 498704131142
- FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Note195/80/15/96t
- NoteAdvise wheel alignement is checked
- NoteMichelin
- NoteRear diff front mounting split
- NoteRear diff pinion oil seal leaking
Pass73,129 miles4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 14 May 2011
- Odometer
- 73,129 miles
- Test number
- 784005930127
- Note195/80/15/96t michelin synchrone
- NoteAdvise tracking is checked
- NoteFront brake discs well worn (may be below minimum thicknes if measured)
- NoteOffside front tyre worn on inner edge
Fail73,129 miles (+20,120)3 failures4 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 73,129 miles
- Test number
- 310104230134
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Note195/80/15/96t michelin synchrone
- NoteAdvise tracking is checked
- NoteFront brake discs well worn (may be below minimum thicknes if measured)
- NoteOffside front tyre worn on inner edge
Pass53,009 miles (+10,193)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 53,009 miles
- Test number
- 164692889054
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NoteRear diff leaking
Pass42,816 miles (+4,771)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 42,816 miles
- Test number
- 854007188001
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass38,045 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 38,045 miles
- Test number
- 981129367019
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LC53 SWU
- Does LC53 SWU currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC53 SWU is valid until 14 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LC53 SWU?
- The MOT on LC53 SWU is valid until 14 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LC53 SWU done?
- LC53 SWU was recorded at 150,691 miles at its MOT on 15 May 2026, an average of 5,873 miles a year.
- Has LC53 SWU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LC53 SWU has failed 11 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 15 May 2026.
- Has the mileage on LC53 SWU 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 SWU find?
- LC53 SWU passed its latest MOT on 15 May 2026 with 8 advisories: exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users; front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both; front headlamp lens slightly defective both, and 5 more.
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