Land Rover Freelander
Red · Petrol · 1998 · 1,796 cc
S53 TNGMOT history
S53 TNG is a red petrol Land Rover Freelander first used on 4 Dec 1998. Its MOT is valid until 17 Dec 2026 and it has passed 18 of 29 MOT tests, with 126,738 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Dec 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 17 Dec 2026
- Mileage
- 126,738 mi
- At MOT on 18 Dec 2025
- MOT tests
- 29
- 18 passed · 11 failed
- Per year
- 3,545 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S53 TNG
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Freelander
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,796 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1998
- First used
- 4 Dec 1998
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 17 Dec 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 18 Dec 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
S53 TNG was last recorded at 126,738 miles on 18 Dec 2025, 2,615 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Dec 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 124,123 miles · 9 Dec 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 2,615 miles
- Average per year
- 3,545 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 126,738 miles
- 2024 – 124,123 miles
- 2023 – 120,353 miles
- 2022 – 120,338 miles
- 2019 – 116,519 miles
- 2018 – 115,560 miles
- 2017 – 114,752 miles
- 2015 – 111,205 miles
- 2014 – 106,113 miles
- 2013 – 100,981 miles
- 2012 – 95,788 miles
- 2011 – 88,989 miles
- 2010 – 80,901 miles
- 2009 – 73,176 miles
- 2008 – 70,684 miles
- 2007 – 66,492 miles
- 2006 – 61,484 miles
- 2005 – 55,663 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass126,738 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
29 tests since 1 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass126,738 miles
- MOT expiry
- 17 Dec 2026
- Odometer
- 126,738 miles
- Test number
- 217045945720
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail126,733 miles (+2,610)4 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 126,733 miles
- Test number
- 102262685668
- MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Pass124,123 miles (+2,849)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 124,123 miles
- Test number
- 768793217688
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass121,274 miles (+5)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 121,274 miles
- Test number
- 280640711368
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail121,269 miles (+916)1 dangerous2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 121,269 miles
- Test number
- 250758768903
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill hole 1 (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill hole 2 (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Pass120,353 miles (+10)10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 120,353 miles
- Test number
- 230607688000
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryAftermarket catalyst converter fitted
- AdvisoryAll suspension and chassis rails surface corrosion
- AdvisoryBrakes feel spongy, front discs have surface corrosion
- AdvisoryNearside and offside rear inner sills repaired and under sealed
Fail120,343 miles (+5)2 major10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 120,343 miles
- Test number
- 835169006978
- MajorDriver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryAftermarket catalyst converter fitted
- AdvisoryAll suspension and chassis rails surface corrosion
- AdvisoryBrakes feel spongy, front discs have surface corrosion
- AdvisoryNearside and offside rear inner sills repaired and under sealed
Fail120,338 miles (+3,819)4 major15 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 120,338 miles
- Test number
- 333432715731
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both side. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both side. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both side. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both side. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both side. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass116,519 miles (+16)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 116,519 miles
- Test number
- 549024568360
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail116,503 miles (+943)1 dangerous2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 116,503 miles
- Test number
- 652252450528
- DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Pass115,560 miles (+808)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 115,560 miles
- Test number
- 233495760463
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass114,752 miles (+6)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 114,752 miles
- Test number
- 186681592044
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail114,746 miles (+3,541)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 114,746 miles
- Test number
- 420168401217
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Pass111,205 miles (+5,092)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 111,205 miles
- Test number
- 868003483237
- AdvisoryCentre Rear brake light not working
- AdvisoryNearside door mirror cover missing
- AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded both at top (2.4.C.1b)
Pass106,113 miles (+5,132)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 30 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 106,113 miles
- Test number
- 435104444418
- NoteCentre stop light not working
Pass100,981 miles (+16)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 30 Dec 2014
- Odometer
- 100,981 miles
- Test number
- 945126243338
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged
Fail100,965 miles (+5,177)2 failures2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 100,965 miles
- Test number
- 147274943391
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged
Pass95,788 miles (+85)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Dec 2013
- Odometer
- 95,788 miles
- Test number
- 679704652305
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail95,703 miles (+6,714)1 failure1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 95,703 miles
- Test number
- 615089642313
- FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass88,989 miles (+8,088)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Dec 2012
- Odometer
- 88,989 miles
- Test number
- 488412661321
- AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Pass80,901 miles (+34)1 advisory3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 30 Dec 2011
- Odometer
- 80,901 miles
- Test number
- 231755760330
- AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
- NoteCovers fitted to vehicle.
- NoteRear tyres low tread abnormal tyre wear strong advise.
- NoteSuspect coolant leak.
Fail80,867 miles (+7,691)4 failures2 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 80,867 miles
- Test number
- 951613760321
- FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureNearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)
- FailureOffside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)
- AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
- AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
- NoteCovers fitted to vehicle.
- NoteRear tyres low tread abnormal tyre wear strong advise.
- NoteSuspect coolant leak.
Pass73,176 miles (+2,492)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2010
- Odometer
- 73,176 miles
- Test number
- 454534239353
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass70,684 miles (+4,192)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2009
- Odometer
- 70,684 miles
- Test number
- 930649528389
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass66,492 miles (+5,008)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2008
- Odometer
- 66,492 miles
- Test number
- 111193517391
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass61,484 miles (+5)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2007
- Odometer
- 61,484 miles
- Test number
- 433764236495
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail61,479 miles (+5,816)2 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 61,479 miles
- Test number
- 323363836304
- FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Pass55,663 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2006
- Odometer
- 55,663 miles
- Test number
- 342405735315
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail55,663 miles5 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 55,663 miles
- Test number
- 794935835353
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Questions about S53 TNG
- Does S53 TNG currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S53 TNG is valid until 17 Dec 2026.
- When is the MOT due on S53 TNG?
- The MOT on S53 TNG is valid until 17 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has S53 TNG done?
- S53 TNG was recorded at 126,738 miles at its MOT on 18 Dec 2025, an average of 3,545 miles a year.
- Has S53 TNG ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S53 TNG has failed 11 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Dec 2025.
- Has the mileage on S53 TNG 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 S53 TNG find?
- S53 TNG passed its latest MOT on 18 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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