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Land Rover Freelander

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 1,796 cc

LS53 VTMMOT history

LS53 VTM is a blue petrol Land Rover Freelander first used on 26 Nov 2003. Its MOT is valid until 28 Jan 2027 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 71,116 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jan 2026.

LS53 VTM blue 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 28 Jan 2027
Mileage
71,116 mi
At MOT on 22 Jan 2026
MOT tests
23
19 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,409 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS53 VTM
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Freelander
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
26 Nov 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS53 VTM was last recorded at 71,116 miles on 22 Jan 2026, 1,019 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jan 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 19 Oct 2012: 571 miles, lower than 15,704 miles on 10 Nov 2011.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
70,097 miles · 22 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
1,019 miles
Average per year
3,409 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 71,116 miles
  • 2025 – 70,097 miles
  • 2024 – 68,512 miles
  • 2023 – 61,008 miles
  • 2021 – 50,074 miles
  • 2020 – 50,001 miles
  • 2018 – 47,630 miles
  • 2017 – 45,788 miles
  • 2016 – 41,440 miles
  • 2015 – 36,417 miles
  • 2014 – 28,523 miles
  • 2013 – 22,055 miles
  • 2012 – 571 miles
  • 2011 – 15,704 miles
  • 2010 – 12,158 miles
  • 2009 – 9,669 miles
  • 2008 – 8,289 miles
  • 2007 – 6,692 miles
  • 2006 – 5,586 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass71,116 miles
  • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
  • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • 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))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryProp shaft missingRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2025

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass71,116 miles (+1,019)2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    71,116 miles
    Test number
    383911029965
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • 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))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryProp shaft missing

  2. Pass70,097 miles (+1)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    70,097 miles
    Test number
    987815304544
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryProp shaft missing

  3. Fail70,096 miles (+1,584)4 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,096 miles
    Test number
    181202879943
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor excessively damaged (1.6 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged (1.6 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryProp shaft missing

  4. Pass68,512 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    68,512 miles
    Test number
    695688780047
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  5. Fail68,512 miles (+7,504)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,512 miles
    Test number
    684248573162
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass61,008 miles (+10,934)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    61,008 miles
    Test number
    574811918396
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side rear (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBoth side brake pipe & both side sills slight corroded
    • AdvisoryCentral prop shaft worn
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak
    • AdvisorySlight play in steering joints

  7. Pass50,074 miles (+73)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    50,074 miles
    Test number
    625686884126
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front & both rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  8. Pass50,001 miles (+2,371)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    50,001 miles
    Test number
    364167563429
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryUnder vehicle surface & components general corrosion

  9. Pass47,630 miles (+1,842)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    47,630 miles
    Test number
    342019140615

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass45,788 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    45,788 miles
    Test number
    633875382939

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail45,788 miles (+4,348)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,788 miles
    Test number
    713892170222
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both side (1.8.A.1b)

  12. Pass41,440 miles (+5,023)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    41,440 miles
    Test number
    161846165389

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass36,417 miles (+7,894)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    36,417 miles
    Test number
    248013197584
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass28,523 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    28,523 miles
    Test number
    308080894259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail28,523 miles (+6,468)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,523 miles
    Test number
    359300794242
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  16. Pass22,055 miles (+21,484)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    22,055 miles
    Test number
    429017973262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass571 miles (-15,133)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    571 miles
    Test number
    889223792204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass15,704 miles (+3,546)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    15,704 miles
    Test number
    646364711307

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass12,158 miles (+2,489)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    12,158 miles
    Test number
    262322800313

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass9,669 miles (+1,380)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    9,669 miles
    Test number
    840046719382

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass8,289 miles (+1,597)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    8,289 miles
    Test number
    760559128353

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass6,692 miles (+1,106)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    6,692 miles
    Test number
    160286607354

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass5,586 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    5,586 miles
    Test number
    903145706364

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS53 VTM

Does LS53 VTM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS53 VTM is valid until 28 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS53 VTM?
The MOT on LS53 VTM is valid until 28 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS53 VTM done?
LS53 VTM was recorded at 71,116 miles at its MOT on 22 Jan 2026, an average of 3,409 miles a year.
Has LS53 VTM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS53 VTM has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on LS53 VTM ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 19 Oct 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LS53 VTM find?
LS53 VTM passed its latest MOT on 22 Jan 2026 with 2 minor defects and 7 advisories: battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier; nearside front inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases, and 6 more.

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