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Nissan D21

White · Diesel · 1994 · 2,494 cc

L53 FOJMOT history

L53 FOJ is a white diesel Nissan D21 first used on 28 Jan 1994. Its MOT is valid until 15 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 91,593 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 15 Nov 2026
Mileage
91,593 mi
At MOT on 12 Nov 2025
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
444 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L53 FOJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Nissan
Model
D21
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
28 Jan 1994
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
12 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L53 FOJ was last recorded at 91,593 miles on 12 Nov 2025, 74 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
91,519 miles · 4 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
74 miles
Average per year
444 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 91,593 miles
  • 2024 – 91,519 miles
  • 2023 – 91,454 miles
  • 2022 – 91,382 miles
  • 2021 – 91,318 miles
  • 2020 – 91,265 miles
  • 2019 – 91,215 miles
  • 2018 – 91,146 miles
  • 2017 – 91,061 miles
  • 2016 – 90,968 miles
  • 2015 – 90,925 miles
  • 2014 – 90,510 miles
  • 2013 – 89,828 miles
  • 2012 – 89,270 miles
  • 2011 – 88,370 miles
  • 2010 – 87,401 miles
  • 2009 – 86,588 miles
  • 2008 – 85,489 miles
  • 2007 – 84,301 miles
  • 2006 – 83,012 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass91,593 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 9 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryLeaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 8 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisorySuspension component ball joint has slight play both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 8 MOTs since 2018

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.

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory9 MOTs, 2011–2017

  • Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2006–2014

  • Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2008–2014

  • Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2007–2012

  • Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2007–2010

  • Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021

Full MOT history

25 tests since 14 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass91,593 miles (+74)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    91,593 miles
    Test number
    154550012775
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryLeaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component ball joint has slight play both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass91,519 miles (+65)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    91,519 miles
    Test number
    165924676828
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryLeaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush rear eye bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component ball joint has slight play both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass91,454 miles (+72)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    91,454 miles
    Test number
    240591929768
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryLeaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component ball joint has slight play both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass91,382 miles (+64)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    91,382 miles
    Test number
    850821319755
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryLeaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component ball joint has slight play both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass91,318 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    91,318 miles
    Test number
    309967445667
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryLeaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisorySuspension component ball joint has slight play both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail91,316 miles (+51)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,316 miles
    Test number
    643919770640
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryLeaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisorySuspension component ball joint has slight play both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass91,265 miles (+50)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    91,265 miles
    Test number
    781267486678
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryLeaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm ball joint has slight play both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass91,215 miles (+69)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    91,215 miles
    Test number
    839820591951
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryLeaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisorySuspension component ball joint has slight play both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass91,146 miles (+85)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    91,146 miles
    Test number
    852127707168
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryLeaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisorySuspension component ball joint has slight play both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass91,061 miles (+93)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    91,061 miles
    Test number
    887911440477
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryLeaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement both rear (2.4.B.2)
    • AdvisoryShock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both rear (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both front lower (2.4.G.2)

  11. Pass90,968 miles (+43)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    90,968 miles
    Test number
    885662867125
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryLeaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement both rear (2.4.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both front lower (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass90,925 miles (+18)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    90,925 miles
    Test number
    545528905232
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryLeaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

  13. Fail90,907 miles (+397)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,907 miles
    Test number
    279952805225
    • FailureSuspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryLeaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

  14. Pass90,510 miles (+682)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    90,510 miles
    Test number
    376395104222
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)
    • AdvisoryRear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass89,828 miles (+558)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    89,828 miles
    Test number
    237844803205
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryLeaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)
    • AdvisoryLeaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

  16. Pass89,270 miles (+7)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    89,270 miles
    Test number
    869342312282
    • AdvisoryFront Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)
    • AdvisoryRear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

  17. Fail89,263 miles (+893)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,263 miles
    Test number
    975975702203
    • FailureSeat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryFront Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)
    • AdvisoryRear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

  18. Pass88,370 miles (+969)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    88,370 miles
    Test number
    519460501287
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisorySeat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

  19. Pass87,401 miles (+813)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    87,401 miles
    Test number
    204943700225
    • AdvisoryLeaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

  20. Pass86,588 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    86,588 miles
    Test number
    141654409244
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)
    • AdvisoryRear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

  21. Fail86,588 miles (+1,099)1 failure7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,588 miles
    Test number
    323254409233
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)
    • AdvisoryRear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

  22. Pass85,489 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    85,489 miles
    Test number
    571185408229
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)
    • AdvisoryRear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

  23. Fail85,489 miles (+1,188)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,489 miles
    Test number
    340934308451
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)
    • AdvisoryRear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

  24. Pass84,301 miles (+1,289)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    84,301 miles
    Test number
    522994107289
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryLeaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

  25. Pass83,012 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    83,012 miles
    Test number
    261675096172
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

Questions about L53 FOJ

Does L53 FOJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L53 FOJ is valid until 15 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on L53 FOJ?
The MOT on L53 FOJ is valid until 15 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L53 FOJ done?
L53 FOJ was recorded at 91,593 miles at its MOT on 12 Nov 2025, an average of 444 miles a year.
Has L53 FOJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L53 FOJ has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on L53 FOJ 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 L53 FOJ find?
L53 FOJ passed its latest MOT on 12 Nov 2025 with 3 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush both rear; suspension component ball joint has slight play both front lower.

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