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Land Rover Defender

White · Diesel · 1994 · 2,495 cc

L53 THPMOT history

L53 THP is a white diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 5 Jan 1994. Its MOT is valid until 16 Mar 2027 and it has passed 21 of 38 MOT tests, with 139,128 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Mar 2026.

L53 THP white Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Land Rover Defender, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 16 Mar 2027
Mileage
139,128 mi
At MOT on 5 Mar 2026
MOT tests
38
21 passed · 17 failed
Per year
3,821 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L53 THP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
5 Jan 1994
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L53 THP was last recorded at 139,128 miles on 5 Mar 2026, 3,630 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
135,498 miles · 14 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
3,630 miles
Average per year
3,821 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 139,128 miles
  • 2025 – 135,498 miles
  • 2024 – 131,271 miles
  • 2023 – 127,554 miles
  • 2022 – 124,517 miles
  • 2021 – 120,379 miles
  • 2020 – 116,988 miles
  • 2019 – 112,432 miles
  • 2018 – 108,129 miles
  • 2017 – 105,168 miles
  • 2016 – 101,976 miles
  • 2015 – 99,331 miles
  • 2014 – 96,879 miles
  • 2013 – 94,274 miles
  • 2012 – 92,816 miles
  • 2011 – 90,897 miles
  • 2010 – 87,536 miles
  • 2009 – 81,376 miles
  • 2008 – 75,703 miles
  • 2007 – 68,857 miles
  • 2006 – 62,666 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass139,128 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and outer

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and outer

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2011–2017

  • Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and o/s/r

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

38 tests since 2 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass139,128 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    139,128 miles
    Test number
    177977874687
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail139,128 miles (+3,630)2 repaired8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,128 miles
    Test number
    803517405412
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass135,498 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    135,498 miles
    Test number
    269162962869
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and outer (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and o/s/r (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and outer (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail135,498 miles (+4,227)1 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,498 miles
    Test number
    291374409423
    • MajorOffside Front Power steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and outer (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and o/s/r (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and outer (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass131,271 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    131,271 miles
    Test number
    217736827991
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and outer (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and outer (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

  6. Fail131,271 miles (+3,717)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,271 miles
    Test number
    114451234520
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and outer (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and outer (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

  7. Pass127,554 miles11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    127,554 miles
    Test number
    246088152002
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front washer not working
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and outer (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component box (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and outer (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear bump stop missing
    • AdvisoryOffside head lamp slightly low
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Fail127,554 miles (+3,037)1 repaired11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,554 miles
    Test number
    230323229679
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Upper Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted on bull bar (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front washer not working
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and outer (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component box (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and outer (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear bump stop missing
    • AdvisoryOffside head lamp slightly low
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Pass124,517 miles11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    124,517 miles
    Test number
    782042026306
    • AdvisoryCentral Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component pas box (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  10. Fail124,517 miles (+4,138)4 major11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,517 miles
    Test number
    757071807699
    • MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced bulkhead crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced bulkhead crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component pas box (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  11. Pass120,379 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    120,379 miles
    Test number
    523311007424
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive pas (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  12. Fail120,379 miles (+3,391)6 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,379 miles
    Test number
    784974971596
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced front of axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive pas (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  13. Pass116,988 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    116,988 miles
    Test number
    898734974953
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  14. Fail116,988 miles (+4,556)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,988 miles
    Test number
    890675671562
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  15. Pass112,432 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    112,432 miles
    Test number
    622982502466
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  16. Fail112,432 miles (+4,303)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,432 miles
    Test number
    357654565792
    • MajorNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  17. Pass108,129 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    108,129 miles
    Test number
    952255079804

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail108,129 miles (+2,961)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,129 miles
    Test number
    709667671375
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

  19. Pass105,168 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    105,168 miles
    Test number
    995645170022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail105,168 miles (+3,192)6 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,168 miles
    Test number
    838896921585
    • FailureCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box/pipe (7.1.2)
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases downpipe (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Propshaft universal joint worn of front prop
    • AdvisoryRear Propshaft universal joint worn of rear prop

  21. Pass101,976 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    101,976 miles
    Test number
    187671371355
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  22. Fail101,975 miles (+2,644)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,975 miles
    Test number
    290236053921
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  23. Pass99,331 miles (+2,452)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    99,331 miles
    Test number
    947619965060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail96,879 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,879 miles
    Test number
    107485464412
    • Repaired at testCentre Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  25. Pass96,879 miles (+2,605)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    96,879 miles
    Test number
    599165664050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass94,274 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    94,274 miles
    Test number
    696145963029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail94,274 miles (+1,458)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,274 miles
    Test number
    129835763497
    • FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  28. Pass92,816 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    92,816 miles
    Test number
    558916762025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail92,816 miles (+1,919)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,816 miles
    Test number
    726146462046
    • FailureOffside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteProp-shaft universal joint worn

  30. Pass90,897 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    90,897 miles
    Test number
    309312261041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail90,896 miles (+3,360)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,896 miles
    Test number
    506412161042
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  32. Pass87,536 miles (+6,160)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    87,536 miles
    Test number
    410174050037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  33. Pass81,376 miles (+5,673)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    81,376 miles
    Test number
    141825459481

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  34. Pass75,703 miles (+6,846)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    75,703 miles
    Test number
    152726148028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  35. Pass68,857 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    68,857 miles
    Test number
    713155247047
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  36. Fail68,857 miles (+6,191)10 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,857 miles
    Test number
    591563847059
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureSuspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  37. Pass62,666 miles (+286)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    62,666 miles
    Test number
    734859456098
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

  38. Fail62,380 miles6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,380 miles
    Test number
    764163536067
    • FailureFront Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Questions about L53 THP

Does L53 THP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L53 THP is valid until 16 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on L53 THP?
The MOT on L53 THP is valid until 16 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L53 THP done?
L53 THP was recorded at 139,128 miles at its MOT on 5 Mar 2026, an average of 3,821 miles a year.
Has L53 THP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L53 THP has failed 17 of its 38 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on L53 THP 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 THP find?
L53 THP passed its latest MOT on 5 Mar 2026 with 8 advisories: nearside front outer seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 5 more.

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