
Land Rover Freelander
Black · Diesel · 2004 · 1,951 cc
LL53 DFEMOT history
LL53 DFE is a black diesel Land Rover Freelander first used on 27 Jan 2004. Its MOT is valid until 25 Feb 2027 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 119,344 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Jan 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 25 Feb 2027
- Mileage
- 119,344 mi
- At MOT on 28 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 27
- 20 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 4,768 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LL53 DFE
- 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
- 27 Jan 2004
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 25 Feb 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 28 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LL53 DFE was last recorded at 119,344 miles on 28 Jan 2026, 11,246 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Feb 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 108,098 miles · 26 Feb 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 11,246 miles
- Average per year
- 4,768 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 119,344 miles
- 2025 – 108,098 miles
- 2024 – 102,717 miles
- 2023 – 100,785 miles
- 2022 – 98,558 miles
- 2021 – 95,172 miles
- 2020 – 92,349 miles
- 2019 – 89,960 miles
- 2018 – 87,576 miles
- 2017 – 83,854 miles
- 2016 – 80,133 miles
- 2015 – 76,913 miles
- 2014 – 74,447 miles
- 2013 – 72,160 miles
- 2012 – 68,813 miles
- 2011 – 65,454 miles
- 2010 – 60,846 miles
- 2009 – 51,065 miles
- 2008 – 39,962 miles
- 2007 – 28,691 miles
What the latest MOT found
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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
Advisory7 MOTs, 2021–2025
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2024
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory4 MOTs, 2024–2025
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025
Full MOT history
27 tests since 24 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass119,344 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Feb 2027
- Odometer
- 119,344 miles
- Test number
- 367993962404
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail119,344 miles (+11,246)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 119,344 miles
- Test number
- 331724642767
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Pass108,098 miles (+1)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 108,098 miles
- Test number
- 379136913051
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both centre brake lines covered in grease and some corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryPropshaft has been removed
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail108,097 miles (+5,380)8 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 108,097 miles
- Test number
- 222662574150
- MajorBattery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorElectrical wiring insulation so damaged or deteriorated it is likely to cause a short-circuit Engine sensor wiring broken off connector in engine bay (4.11 (c) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Headlamp weathered (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Headlamp weathered (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both centre brake lines covered in grease and some corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryPropshaft has been removed
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass102,717 miles (+2)12 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 102,717 miles
- Test number
- 923563843265
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail102,715 miles (+1,930)1 dangerous5 major12 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 102,715 miles
- Test number
- 192178416951
- DangerousOffside Rear Upper Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorRear Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Differential (6.1.8 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass100,785 miles (+2,227)2 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 100,785 miles
- Test number
- 864318541332
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass98,558 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 98,558 miles
- Test number
- 394613269966
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (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 pipes (both) (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail98,558 miles (+3,386)3 repaired5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 98,558 miles
- Test number
- 321341806008
- Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (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 pipes (both) (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass95,172 miles (+2,823)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 95,172 miles
- Test number
- 935906014094
- 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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass92,349 miles (+2,389)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 92,349 miles
- Test number
- 906459529487
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Pass89,960 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 89,960 miles
- Test number
- 697694122008
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail89,958 miles (+2,382)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 89,958 miles
- Test number
- 913644103399
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.38 (8.2.2.2 (a))
Pass87,576 miles (+3,722)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 87,576 miles
- Test number
- 450481962223
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass83,854 miles (+3,721)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 83,854 miles
- Test number
- 187058586547
- AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn unevenly on inner edge
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryRear exhaust bracket broken but system is still adequately supported
Pass80,133 miles (+2)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 80,133 miles
- Test number
- 312592283432
- AdvisoryRear exhaust mount broken but exhaust still adequately supported
- AdvisorySlight movement in rear diff bushes
Fail80,131 miles (+3,218)3 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 80,131 miles
- Test number
- 248853368902
- FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryRear exhaust mount broken but exhaust still adequately supported
- AdvisorySlight movement in rear diff bushes
Pass76,913 miles (+2,466)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 76,913 miles
- Test number
- 956086425090
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass74,447 miles (+2,287)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 74,447 miles
- Test number
- 147114724070
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass72,160 miles (+3,347)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 72,160 miles
- Test number
- 345117813049
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass68,813 miles (+3,359)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 68,813 miles
- Test number
- 237820022097
- NoteFront pads wearing low
Pass65,454 miles (+4,608)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 65,454 miles
- Test number
- 149907021403
- NoteRear brake pipes corroding
Pass60,846 miles (+98)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2011
- Odometer
- 60,846 miles
- Test number
- 993499520040
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail60,748 miles (+9,683)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 60,748 miles
- Test number
- 883392720024
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Pass51,065 miles (+11,103)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2010
- Odometer
- 51,065 miles
- Test number
- 370033929002
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass39,962 miles (+11,271)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2009
- Odometer
- 39,962 miles
- Test number
- 762842028074
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass28,691 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2008
- Odometer
- 28,691 miles
- Test number
- 133654627034
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LL53 DFE
- Does LL53 DFE currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL53 DFE is valid until 25 Feb 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LL53 DFE?
- The MOT on LL53 DFE is valid until 25 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LL53 DFE done?
- LL53 DFE was recorded at 119,344 miles at its MOT on 28 Jan 2026, an average of 4,768 miles a year.
- Has LL53 DFE ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LL53 DFE has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Jan 2026.
- Has the mileage on LL53 DFE 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 LL53 DFE find?
- LL53 DFE passed its latest MOT on 28 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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