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Land Rover Freelander

Black · Diesel · 2003 · 1,951 cc

LS53 CEYMOT history

LS53 CEY is a black diesel Land Rover Freelander first used on 28 Nov 2003. Its MOT expired on 17 Jun 2026 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 117,253 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jun 2025.

LS53 CEY black 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 17 Jun 2026
Mileage
117,253 mi
At MOT on 6 Jun 2025
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,287 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS53 CEY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Freelander
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,951 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
28 Nov 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Jun 2026
Latest MOT test
6 Jun 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS53 CEY was last recorded at 117,253 miles on 6 Jun 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
117,253 miles · 2 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
5,287 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 117,253 miles
  • 2024 – 111,416 miles
  • 2023 – 103,269 miles
  • 2021 – 95,021 miles
  • 2019 – 94,868 miles
  • 2018 – 86,899 miles
  • 2017 – 79,585 miles
  • 2016 – 76,279 miles
  • 2015 – 68,450 miles
  • 2014 – 59,407 miles
  • 2013 – 52,479 miles
  • 2012 – 41,284 miles
  • 2011 – 39,623 miles
  • 2010 – 36,085 miles
  • 2009 – 32,327 miles
  • 2007 – 23,318 miles
  • 2006 – 19,330 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass117,253 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryFront Wipers do not rest in lower park positionRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Seats not fitted at time of testRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

25 tests since 28 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass117,253 miles2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    117,253 miles
    Test number
    109323636065
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Wipers do not rest in lower park position
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Seats not fitted at time of test

  2. Fail117,253 miles (+5,837)8 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,253 miles
    Test number
    536283582844
    • MajorFront Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • 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))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Wipers do not rest in lower park position
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Seats not fitted at time of test

  3. Pass111,416 miles (+8,147)5 minor15 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    111,416 miles
    Test number
    734712564557
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (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 pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (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 has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass103,269 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2024
    Odometer
    103,269 miles
    Test number
    325454681932
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail103,269 miles (+8,248)6 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,269 miles
    Test number
    285726500074
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass95,021 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2022
    Odometer
    95,021 miles
    Test number
    426327816508
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread cracking slightly (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread cracking slightly (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail95,021 miles (+153)2 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,021 miles
    Test number
    715552221800
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread cracking slightly (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread cracking slightly (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass94,868 miles (+1)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    94,868 miles
    Test number
    255555239607
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Fail94,867 miles (+7,968)2 dangerous3 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,867 miles
    Test number
    563066414229
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorHeadlamp light intensity severely reduced both headlamps cloudy (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorNearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass86,899 miles (+7,314)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    86,899 miles
    Test number
    576129774374
    • AdvisoryAuxiliary pully/bearing noisy
    • AdvisoryCentre stop light inop
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  11. Pass79,585 miles (+3,306)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    79,585 miles
    Test number
    343142960646

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass76,279 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    76,279 miles
    Test number
    636780723824
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Fail76,279 miles (+7,829)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,279 miles
    Test number
    659520309878
    • FailureOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass68,450 miles (+9,043)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    68,450 miles
    Test number
    116730075440

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass59,407 miles (+6,928)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    59,407 miles
    Test number
    557642474093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass52,479 miles (+11,195)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    52,479 miles
    Test number
    169410173022
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

  17. Pass41,284 miles (+1,661)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    41,284 miles
    Test number
    227915492047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail39,623 miles1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,623 miles
    Test number
    316434031166
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  19. Pass39,623 miles (+3,538)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2012
    Odometer
    39,623 miles
    Test number
    996224231198
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  20. Pass36,085 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2011
    Odometer
    36,085 miles
    Test number
    420663630134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail36,082 miles (+3,755)4 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,082 miles
    Test number
    683411930142
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureFront registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre outer and inner sidewalls slight cracks
    • NoteOffside rear tyre outer sidewall slight cracks

  22. Pass32,327 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2010
    Odometer
    32,327 miles
    Test number
    250603039170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail32,325 miles (+9,007)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,325 miles
    Test number
    960121539189
    • FailureFront registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  24. Pass23,318 miles (+3,988)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    23,318 miles
    Test number
    662592447388

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass19,330 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    19,330 miles
    Test number
    774952136394

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS53 CEY

Does LS53 CEY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS53 CEY expired on 17 Jun 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS53 CEY?
The MOT on LS53 CEY expired on 17 Jun 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS53 CEY done?
LS53 CEY was recorded at 117,253 miles at its MOT on 6 Jun 2025, an average of 5,287 miles a year.
Has LS53 CEY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS53 CEY has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on LS53 CEY 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 LS53 CEY find?
LS53 CEY passed its latest MOT on 6 Jun 2025 with 2 minor defects and 5 advisories: nearside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside rear position lamp light intensity obviously reduced; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases, and 4 more.

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