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Land Rover Freelander

Blue · Diesel · 2004 · 1,951 cc

LL53 DFUMOT history

LL53 DFU is a blue diesel Land Rover Freelander first used on 14 Jan 2004. Its MOT expired on 27 Oct 2025 and it has passed 18 of 30 MOT tests, with 120,601 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Nov 2025.

LL53 DFU blue Land Rover Freelander – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Land Rover Freelander, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 27 Oct 2025
Mileage
120,601 mi
At MOT on 21 Nov 2025
MOT tests
30
18 passed · 12 failed
Per year
4,628 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL53 DFU
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
14 Jan 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Oct 2025
Latest MOT test
21 Nov 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

LL53 DFU was last recorded at 120,601 miles on 21 Nov 2025, 14 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
120,587 miles · 5 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
14 miles
Average per year
4,628 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 120,601 miles
  • 2024 – 118,495 miles
  • 2023 – 116,195 miles
  • 2022 – 112,357 miles
  • 2021 – 107,989 miles
  • 2020 – 102,153 miles
  • 2019 – 97,410 miles
  • 2018 – 88,844 miles
  • 2017 – 85,317 miles
  • 2016 – 79,792 miles
  • 2015 – 73,759 miles
  • 2014 – 67,650 miles
  • 2013 – 61,925 miles
  • 2012 – 58,310 miles
  • 2011 – 54,575 miles
  • 2010 – 50,897 miles
  • 2009 – 47,040 miles
  • 2008 – 41,790 miles
  • 2007 – 35,396 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail120,601 miles
  • DangerousBrake servo inoperative (1.1.10 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • MajorEmissions unable to be completed Due to smoking from tailpipe (8.2.2.2 (e))
  • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Backing plate and tyre has slight brake fluid residue
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Backing plate and tyre has slight brake fluid residue
  • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle has corrosion some of which is heavyRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

What MOT failures 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 Obligatory mirror slightly loose

    Minor4 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose

    Minor4 MOTs, 2023–2024

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2014

  • Engine knock during emissions test acceleration

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

30 tests since 25 Jun 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail120,601 miles (+14)1 dangerous2 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,601 miles
    Test number
    702515787736
    • DangerousBrake servo inoperative (1.1.10 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed Due to smoking from tailpipe (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • 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 Rear Backing plate and tyre has slight brake fluid residue
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Backing plate and tyre has slight brake fluid residue
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle has corrosion some of which is heavy

  2. Fail120,587 miles (+2,092)1 dangerous5 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,587 miles
    Test number
    399248889761
    • DangerousBrake servo inoperative (1.1.10 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • 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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle has corrosion some of which is heavy

  3. Pass118,495 miles3 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    118,495 miles
    Test number
    406207653957
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorPower steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine knock during emissions test acceleration
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Engine bay (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  4. Fail118,495 miles (+2,300)1 major3 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,495 miles
    Test number
    957627436845
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorPower steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine knock during emissions test acceleration
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Engine bay (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  5. Pass116,195 miles (+37)4 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    116,195 miles
    Test number
    144049210306
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail116,158 miles (+3,801)1 major4 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,158 miles
    Test number
    249883425645
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass112,357 miles (+4,368)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    112,357 miles
    Test number
    839114260127
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass107,989 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    107,989 miles
    Test number
    758313280661

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail107,988 miles (+5,835)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,988 miles
    Test number
    507964909304
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

  10. Pass102,153 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    102,153 miles
    Test number
    278941321700
    • AdvisoryHandbrake only just meet efficiency

  11. Fail102,151 miles (+4,741)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,151 miles
    Test number
    311271375604
    • MajorBrake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorBrake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

  12. Pass97,410 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    97,410 miles
    Test number
    775410395618
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  13. Fail97,410 miles (+8,566)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,410 miles
    Test number
    462254666658
    • MajorBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play & offside. (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working & centre (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  14. Pass88,844 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2019
    Odometer
    88,844 miles
    Test number
    812036418588

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail88,844 miles (+3,527)2 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,844 miles
    Test number
    395279260472
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorProp shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

  16. Pass85,317 miles (+149)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    85,317 miles
    Test number
    545337133811
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush arm front bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement arm front bush (2.4.G.2)

  17. Fail85,168 miles (+5,376)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,168 miles
    Test number
    140359017105
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement arm front bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush arm front bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement arm front bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement arm front bush (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass79,792 miles (+45)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    79,792 miles
    Test number
    636250225186
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

  19. Fail79,747 miles (+5,988)2 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,747 miles
    Test number
    120510500411
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all brake hoses (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass73,759 miles (+6,109)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    73,759 miles
    Test number
    515029115249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass67,650 miles (+5,725)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    67,650 miles
    Test number
    386837904291
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  22. Pass61,925 miles (+3,615)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    61,925 miles
    Test number
    966994523270
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass58,310 miles (+3,735)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    58,310 miles
    Test number
    995707172108
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

  24. Pass54,575 miles (+3,678)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    54,575 miles
    Test number
    515393471156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass50,897 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    50,897 miles
    Test number
    874254970176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail50,888 miles (+3,848)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,888 miles
    Test number
    870482570120
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  27. Pass47,040 miles (+5,250)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    47,040 miles
    Test number
    874265379135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass41,790 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    41,790 miles
    Test number
    523175378162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail41,790 miles (+6,394)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,790 miles
    Test number
    951045178112
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  30. Pass35,396 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    35,396 miles
    Test number
    183286277136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL53 DFU

Does LL53 DFU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LL53 DFU expired on 27 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LL53 DFU?
The MOT on LL53 DFU expired on 27 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LL53 DFU done?
LL53 DFU was recorded at 120,601 miles at its MOT on 21 Nov 2025, an average of 4,628 miles a year.
Has LL53 DFU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL53 DFU has failed 12 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on LL53 DFU 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 DFU find?
LL53 DFU failed its latest MOT on 21 Nov 2025 with 1 dangerous defect, 2 major defects, 2 minor defects and 4 advisories: brake servo inoperative; emissions unable to be completed due to smoking from tailpipe; parking brake efficiency below requirements, and 6 more.

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