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Rover 45

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 1,588 cc

LB53 AWHMOT history

LB53 AWH is a blue petrol Rover 45 first used on 25 Dec 2003. Its MOT is valid until 14 Dec 2026 and it has passed 20 of 22 MOT tests, with 20,852 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 14 Dec 2026
Mileage
20,852 mi
At MOT on 24 Nov 2025
MOT tests
22
20 passed · 2 failed
Per year
913 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB53 AWH
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Rover
Model
45
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,588 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
25 Dec 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
24 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB53 AWH was last recorded at 20,852 miles on 24 Nov 2025, 605 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
20,247 miles · 3 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
605 miles
Average per year
913 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 20,852 miles
  • 2024 – 20,247 miles
  • 2023 – 19,698 miles
  • 2022 – 19,050 miles
  • 2021 – 18,311 miles
  • 2020 – 17,548 miles
  • 2019 – 16,924 miles
  • 2018 – 15,706 miles
  • 2017 – 15,017 miles
  • 2016 – 13,784 miles
  • 2015 – 13,121 miles
  • 2014 – 12,321 miles
  • 2013 – 11,295 miles
  • 2012 – 9,341 miles
  • 2011 – 8,319 miles
  • 2010 – 7,344 miles
  • 2009 – 6,403 miles
  • 2008 – 5,468 miles
  • 2007 – 4,605 miles
  • 2006 – 3,544 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass20,852 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

22 tests since 13 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass20,852 miles (+605)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    20,852 miles
    Test number
    579525109658

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass20,247 miles (+549)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    20,247 miles
    Test number
    699662778329

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass19,698 miles (+648)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    19,698 miles
    Test number
    248682377445

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass19,050 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    19,050 miles
    Test number
    127868134954
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  5. Fail19,050 miles (+739)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,050 miles
    Test number
    422123818304
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass18,311 miles (+763)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    18,311 miles
    Test number
    389963199241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass17,548 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    17,548 miles
    Test number
    502045882068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail17,548 miles (+624)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,548 miles
    Test number
    218849945349
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Offside front tyre balding on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass16,924 miles (+1,218)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    16,924 miles
    Test number
    223437661934
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre balding on inner edge
  10. Pass15,706 miles (+689)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    15,706 miles
    Test number
    784461865573

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass15,017 miles (+1,233)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    15,017 miles
    Test number
    770044363976

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass13,784 miles (+663)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    13,784 miles
    Test number
    175672987116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass13,121 miles (+800)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    13,121 miles
    Test number
    982697976559

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass12,321 miles (+1,026)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    12,321 miles
    Test number
    267688524309

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass11,295 miles (+1,954)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    11,295 miles
    Test number
    529063943397
    • NoteN/S/R lamp unit cracked
  16. Pass9,341 miles (+1,022)
    MOT expiry
    25 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    9,341 miles
    Test number
    789332832399

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass8,319 miles (+975)
    MOT expiry
    25 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    8,319 miles
    Test number
    425377341303

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass7,344 miles (+941)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    7,344 miles
    Test number
    612823030399
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
  19. Pass6,403 miles (+935)
    MOT expiry
    25 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    6,403 miles
    Test number
    763868149343

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass5,468 miles (+863)
    MOT expiry
    25 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    5,468 miles
    Test number
    750894058347

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass4,605 miles (+1,061)
    MOT expiry
    25 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    4,605 miles
    Test number
    911244947300

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass3,544 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    3,544 miles
    Test number
    711707146347

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB53 AWH

Does LB53 AWH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB53 AWH is valid until 14 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB53 AWH?
The MOT on LB53 AWH is valid until 14 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB53 AWH done?
LB53 AWH was recorded at 20,852 miles at its MOT on 24 Nov 2025, an average of 913 miles a year.
Has LB53 AWH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB53 AWH has failed 2 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Dec 2022.
Has the mileage on LB53 AWH 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 LB53 AWH find?
LB53 AWH passed its latest MOT on 24 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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