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Land Rover Freelander

Black · Diesel · 2003 · 1,951 cc

LS53 CFFMOT history

LS53 CFF is a black diesel Land Rover Freelander first used on 28 Nov 2003. Its MOT is valid until 20 Jul 2027 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 103,320 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jul 2026.

LS53 CFF black Land Rover Freelander – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Land Rover Freelander, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 20 Jul 2027
Mileage
103,320 mi
At MOT on 21 Jul 2026
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,580 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS53 CFF
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 valid until 20 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS53 CFF was last recorded at 103,320 miles on 21 Jul 2026, 8,118 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
95,202 miles · 22 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
8,118 miles
Average per year
4,580 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 103,320 miles
  • 2024 – 95,202 miles
  • 2023 – 90,155 miles
  • 2022 – 85,515 miles
  • 2021 – 81,031 miles
  • 2020 – 77,253 miles
  • 2019 – 72,334 miles
  • 2018 – 67,043 miles
  • 2017 – 62,145 miles
  • 2016 – 57,000 miles
  • 2015 – 50,697 miles
  • 2014 – 37,824 miles
  • 2013 – 35,671 miles
  • 2012 – 30,745 miles
  • 2010 – 27,098 miles
  • 2009 – 23,334 miles
  • 2008 – 20,873 miles
  • 2007 – 16,958 miles
  • 2006 – 13,460 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass103,320 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective all front to rear slightly corroded (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryUnder vehicle prescribed area and suspension/braking components slightly corroded

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.

  • Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Items removed from driver's view prior to test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

27 tests since 30 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass103,320 miles1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    103,320 miles
    Test number
    284377286546
    • MinorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective all front to rear slightly corroded (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnder vehicle prescribed area and suspension/braking components slightly corroded

  2. Fail103,318 miles (+8,116)1 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,318 miles
    Test number
    305108102363
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective all front to rear slightly corroded (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnder vehicle prescribed area and suspension/braking components slightly corroded

  3. Pass95,202 miles (+5,047)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    95,202 miles
    Test number
    536178832285
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  4. Pass90,155 miles (+4,640)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    90,155 miles
    Test number
    141678224216
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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. Pass85,515 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    85,515 miles
    Test number
    663435811313
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Fail85,515 miles (+4,484)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,515 miles
    Test number
    956605153796
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass81,031 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    81,031 miles
    Test number
    622285212213
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Fail81,031 miles (+3,778)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,031 miles
    Test number
    682020647326
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass77,253 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    77,253 miles
    Test number
    797314493087
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail77,253 miles (+4,919)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,253 miles
    Test number
    136074948790
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass72,334 miles (+5,291)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    72,334 miles
    Test number
    511328711069
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  12. Pass67,043 miles (+124)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    67,043 miles
    Test number
    232872929035
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryVin plate covered over

  13. Fail66,919 miles (+4,774)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,919 miles
    Test number
    221907151163
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureVehicle Identification Number has more than one different number displayed (6.3.5.b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  14. Pass62,145 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    62,145 miles
    Test number
    852758652969
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear & rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

  15. Fail62,145 miles (+5,145)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,145 miles
    Test number
    464277999416
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear & rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

  16. Pass57,000 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    57,000 miles
    Test number
    581315998182
    • AdvisoryExhaust system slightly corroded

  17. Fail57,000 miles (+6,303)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,000 miles
    Test number
    818357440017
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryExhaust system slightly corroded

  18. Pass50,697 miles (+12,873)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    50,697 miles
    Test number
    188689205016
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass37,824 miles (+2,153)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    37,824 miles
    Test number
    605824224036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass35,671 miles (+4,926)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    35,671 miles
    Test number
    466976323002
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  21. Pass30,745 miles (+3,647)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    30,745 miles
    Test number
    828710032029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass27,098 miles (+3,764)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    27,098 miles
    Test number
    284523900300

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass23,334 miles (+2,461)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    23,334 miles
    Test number
    360923499403

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass20,873 miles (+3,915)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    20,873 miles
    Test number
    232887998246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass16,958 miles (+3,498)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    16,958 miles
    Test number
    303079597281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass13,460 miles (+84)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    13,460 miles
    Test number
    601539336358

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail13,376 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    13,376 miles
    Test number
    402974436373
    • FailureFront Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Questions about LS53 CFF

Does LS53 CFF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS53 CFF is valid until 20 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS53 CFF?
The MOT on LS53 CFF is valid until 20 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS53 CFF done?
LS53 CFF was recorded at 103,320 miles at its MOT on 21 Jul 2026, an average of 4,580 miles a year.
Has LS53 CFF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS53 CFF has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on LS53 CFF 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 CFF find?
LS53 CFF passed its latest MOT on 21 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides; brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front to rear; exhaust mounting defective all front to rear slightly corroded, and 5 more.

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