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Land Rover Freelander

Silver · Diesel · 2003 · 1,951 cc

LL53 TBYMOT history

LL53 TBY is a silver diesel Land Rover Freelander first used on 11 Nov 2003. Its MOT expired on 12 Sept 2026 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 212,629 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Sept 2025.

LL53 TBY silver 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 12 Sept 2026
Mileage
212,629 mi
At MOT on 9 Sept 2025
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,827 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL53 TBY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Freelander
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,951 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
11 Nov 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
9 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL53 TBY was last recorded at 212,629 miles on 9 Sept 2025, 7,745 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
204,884 miles · 13 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
7,745 miles
Average per year
7,827 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 212,629 miles
  • 2024 – 204,884 miles
  • 2023 – 203,706 miles
  • 2021 – 202,402 miles
  • 2020 – 195,110 miles
  • 2019 – 182,019 miles
  • 2018 – 167,052 miles
  • 2017 – 164,228 miles
  • 2016 – 159,618 miles
  • 2015 – 158,547 miles
  • 2014 – 152,830 miles
  • 2013 – 147,765 miles
  • 2012 – 145,105 miles
  • 2011 – 133,362 miles
  • 2010 – 125,151 miles
  • 2009 – 120,231 miles
  • 2008 – 101,756 miles
  • 2007 – 83,437 miles
  • 2006 – 65,039 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass212,629 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened bothsides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Nearside Rear Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

26 tests since 1 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass212,629 miles (+7,745)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    212,629 miles
    Test number
    811922675540
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass204,884 miles (+155)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    204,884 miles
    Test number
    237984047761

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass204,729 miles (+1,023)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    204,729 miles
    Test number
    195064151707
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass203,706 miles (+1,304)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    203,706 miles
    Test number
    460143178914
    • 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 (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass202,402 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    202,402 miles
    Test number
    355546147949
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear DIFF MOUNTS WORN

  6. Fail202,402 miles (+7,292)1 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    202,402 miles
    Test number
    130600133836
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear DIFF MOUNTS WORN

  7. Pass195,110 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    195,110 miles
    Test number
    155838100771
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened bothsides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  8. Fail195,108 miles (+13,089)2 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    195,108 miles
    Test number
    527786039850
    • DangerousNearside Rear 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))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened bothsides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  9. Pass182,019 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    182,019 miles
    Test number
    490710519969

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail182,010 miles (+14,958)2 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    182,010 miles
    Test number
    206981557009
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Tyre completely bulled on the inside. (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Tyre completely bulled on the inside. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  11. Pass167,052 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    167,052 miles
    Test number
    167223088218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail167,052 miles (+2,824)3 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,052 miles
    Test number
    256156226427
    • MajorCentral Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  13. Pass164,228 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    164,228 miles
    Test number
    571717931184
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust supported by wire

  14. Fail164,226 miles (+4,608)1 dangerous2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,226 miles
    Test number
    715258748560
    • DangerousBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust supported by wire

  15. Pass159,618 miles (+1,071)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    159,618 miles
    Test number
    833653843346

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass158,547 miles (+5,717)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    158,547 miles
    Test number
    255082855343

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass152,830 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    152,830 miles
    Test number
    865781114353
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

  18. Fail152,827 miles (+5,062)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,827 miles
    Test number
    627140414355
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

  19. Pass147,765 miles (+2,660)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    147,765 miles
    Test number
    446662423429

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass145,105 miles (+11,743)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    145,105 miles
    Test number
    147895922319

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass133,362 miles (+8,211)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    133,362 miles
    Test number
    619415031369

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass125,151 miles (+4,920)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    125,151 miles
    Test number
    762173660259
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront licence plate slightly deteriorated

  23. Pass120,231 miles (+18,475)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    120,231 miles
    Test number
    374148669251
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass101,756 miles (+18,319)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    101,756 miles
    Test number
    901604958268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass83,437 miles (+18,398)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    83,437 miles
    Test number
    240344467255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass65,039 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    65,039 miles
    Test number
    921585506351

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL53 TBY

Does LL53 TBY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LL53 TBY expired on 12 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LL53 TBY?
The MOT on LL53 TBY expired on 12 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LL53 TBY done?
LL53 TBY was recorded at 212,629 miles at its MOT on 9 Sept 2025, an average of 7,827 miles a year.
Has LL53 TBY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL53 TBY has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Oct 2021.
Has the mileage on LL53 TBY 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 TBY find?
LL53 TBY passed its latest MOT on 9 Sept 2025 with 4 advisories: nearside front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output; nearside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output, and 1 more.

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