2004 Land Rover Freelander 2.0L Diesel · CU53 VBX
2004 Land Rover Freelander (2.0L, diesel). First registered 16 Jan 2004. Recorded mileage 131,228 miles. MOT expired on 04 Feb 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER FREELANDER
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Swansea
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 04 Feb 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 131,228 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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CU53 VBX Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/02/2025
- 131,228 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (16 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
CU53 VBX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Land Rover Freelander (CU53 VBX) between January 2007 and February 2025.
The record contains 19 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 05 February 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (16 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 24 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”.
CU53 VBX Mileage History
- 09/01/200724,474 mi
- 09/01/200834,460 mi+9,986 mi
- 12/01/200946,749 mi+12,289 mi
- 08/01/201058,363 mi+11,614 mi
- 04/01/201171,352 mi+12,989 mi
- 22/12/201183,043 mi+11,691 mi
- 12/03/201396,249 mi+13,206 mi
- 12/03/201396,249 mi
- 04/03/201499,597 mi+3,348 mi
- 11/03/2015102,800 mi+3,203 mi
- 29/02/2016105,865 mi+3,065 mi
- 06/03/2017109,846 mi+3,981 mi
- 20/02/2018113,711 mi+3,865 mi
- 05/03/2019117,318 mi+3,607 mi
- 21/02/2020119,838 mi+2,520 mi
- 25/02/2021121,601 mi+1,763 mi
- 28/02/2022124,390 mi+2,789 mi
- 28/02/2022124,390 mi
- 07/03/2023126,349 mi+1,959 mi
- 28/02/2024128,373 mi+2,024 mi
- 05/02/2025131,228 mi+2,855 mi
Average of roughly 5,906 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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