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Land Rover Freelander

Green · Diesel · 1999 · 1,994 cc

T553 XHTMOT history

T553 XHT is a green diesel Land Rover Freelander first used on 13 Aug 1999. Its MOT expired on 11 Jan 2023 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 146,046 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Apr 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 11 Jan 2023
Mileage
146,046 mi
At MOT on 29 Apr 2024
MOT tests
25
16 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,762 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T553 XHT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Freelander
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,994 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
13 Aug 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Jan 2023
Latest MOT test
29 Apr 2024 (Fail)

Mileage history

T553 XHT was last recorded at 146,046 miles on 29 Apr 2024, 16,353 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Jan 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 19 Aug 2019: 115,343 miles, lower than 115,345 miles on 16 Aug 2019.

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
129,693 miles · 12 Jan 2022
Between the last two tests
16,353 miles
Average per year
4,762 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 146,046 miles
  • 2022 – 129,693 miles
  • 2021 – 129,636 miles
  • 2020 – 118,364 miles
  • 2019 – 115,343 miles
  • 2018 – 112,123 miles
  • 2017 – 108,169 miles
  • 2016 – 106,045 miles
  • 2015 – 102,311 miles
  • 2014 – 99,298 miles
  • 2013 – 95,303 miles
  • 2012 – 91,777 miles
  • 2011 – 87,876 miles
  • 2010 – 83,444 miles
  • 2009 – 79,063 miles
  • 2008 – 75,530 miles
  • 2007 – 70,543 miles
  • 2006 – 61,211 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail146,046 miles
  • DangerousNearside Front Anti-roll bar insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
  • DangerousNearside Front Very bad grinding noise on N/S/F but unable to detect where
  • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
  • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
  • MajorEmissions unable to be completed no exhaust on car (8.2.2.2 (e))
  • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases x2 (6.1.2 (a))
  • MajorNearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged reluctor ring (1.6 (e))
  • MajorOffside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
  • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust missing (6.1.2 (a))
  • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryGeneral condition is very poor for vehicle

What MOT failures 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 Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2020

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2020

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

25 tests since 6 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail146,046 miles (+16,353)3 dangerous17 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,046 miles
    Test number
    791235088357
    • DangerousNearside Front Anti-roll bar insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Very bad grinding noise on N/S/F but unable to detect where
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed no exhaust on car (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases x2 (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged reluctor ring (1.6 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust missing (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryGeneral condition is very poor for vehicle

  2. Pass129,693 miles (+57)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    129,693 miles
    Test number
    702845070520
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail129,636 miles (+11,272)1 dangerous2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,636 miles
    Test number
    292118520145
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral big chip in windscreen
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Pass118,364 miles (+3,021)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    118,364 miles
    Test number
    858752136276
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass115,343 miles (-2)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    115,343 miles
    Test number
    817824248770
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal under sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal under sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Fluid leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft missing

  6. Fail115,345 miles (+2)3 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,345 miles
    Test number
    223677923821
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Fluid leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft missing

  7. Fail115,343 miles (+30)2 dangerous2 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,343 miles
    Test number
    555988414313
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner wing corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear propshaft removed

  8. Fail115,313 miles (+3,190)4 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,313 miles
    Test number
    461038880794
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass112,123 miles (+3,954)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    112,123 miles
    Test number
    327018175837

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass108,169 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    108,169 miles
    Test number
    922109498020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail108,169 miles (+2,124)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,169 miles
    Test number
    556242853015
    • FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  12. Pass106,045 miles (+3,734)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    106,045 miles
    Test number
    575887456755
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to back (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryPropshaft removed

  13. Pass102,311 miles (+3,013)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    102,311 miles
    Test number
    417854485107
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  14. Pass99,298 miles (+3,995)7 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    99,298 miles
    Test number
    248421484490
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteOil leak

  15. Pass95,303 miles (+3,526)1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    95,303 miles
    Test number
    589236183108
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  16. Pass91,777 miles (+3,901)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    91,777 miles
    Test number
    197391092119
    • NoteBOTH FRONT METAL BRAKE PIPES CORRODED
    • NoteCENTRE EXHAUST VERY CORRODED AT REAR
    • NoteFRONT PADS GETTING LOW
    • NoteO/S/R BRAKE PIPE CORRODED
    • NoteSLIGHT LEAK FROM REAR DIFF

  17. Pass87,876 miles (+108)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    87,876 miles
    Test number
    729079391139
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteTank strap corroded

  18. Fail87,768 miles (+4,324)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,768 miles
    Test number
    569882591104
    • FailureHazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteTank strap corroded

  19. Pass83,444 miles (+43)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    83,444 miles
    Test number
    263167390458
    • NoteUnable to carry out full inspection to n/s/r seat belt due to baby seat fitted
    • NoteBoth rear inner arm bushes slightly deteriated
    • NoteN/s/f tyre close to limit
    • NoteO/s mirror cracked

  20. Fail83,401 miles (+4,338)2 failures4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,401 miles
    Test number
    972744390106
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteUnable to carry out full inspection to n/s/r seat belt due to baby seat fitted
    • NoteBoth rear inner arm bushes slightly deteriated
    • NoteN/s/f tyre close to limit
    • NoteO/s mirror cracked

  21. Pass79,063 miles (+3,533)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    79,063 miles
    Test number
    681225889124
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteMETAL BRAKE PIPES GETTING CORODED.

  22. Pass75,530 miles (+4,987)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    75,530 miles
    Test number
    213975788136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass70,543 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    70,543 miles
    Test number
    984962897114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail70,543 miles (+9,332)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,543 miles
    Test number
    650371697145
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre

  25. Pass61,211 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    61,211 miles
    Test number
    542647486134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T553 XHT

Does T553 XHT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T553 XHT expired on 11 Jan 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T553 XHT?
The MOT on T553 XHT expired on 11 Jan 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T553 XHT done?
T553 XHT was recorded at 146,046 miles at its MOT on 29 Apr 2024, an average of 4,762 miles a year.
Has T553 XHT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T553 XHT has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on T553 XHT ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 19 Aug 2019. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T553 XHT find?
T553 XHT failed its latest MOT on 29 Apr 2024 with 3 dangerous defects, 17 major defects and 1 advisory: nearside front anti-roll bar insecure and impairing directional stability; nearside front very bad grinding noise on n/s/f but unable to detect where; parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value, and 18 more.

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