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Renault Kangoo

White · Diesel · 2006 · 1,870 cc

LB53 BOWMOT history

LB53 BOW is a white diesel Renault Kangoo first used on 5 Oct 2006. Its MOT is valid until 8 Mar 2027 and it has passed 17 of 30 MOT tests, with 101,039 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 8 Mar 2027
Mileage
101,039 mi
At MOT on 9 Mar 2026
MOT tests
30
17 passed · 13 failed
Per year
5,039 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB53 BOW
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Renault
Model
Kangoo
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,870 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
5 Oct 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB53 BOW was last recorded at 101,039 miles on 9 Mar 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Mar 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 21 Nov 2023: 98,449 miles, lower than 114,401 miles on 21 Nov 2022.

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
101,039 miles · 3 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
5,039 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 101,039 miles
  • 2024 – 100,447 miles
  • 2023 – 98,449 miles
  • 2022 – 114,401 miles
  • 2021 – 93,642 miles
  • 2020 – 90,357 miles
  • 2019 – 86,766 miles
  • 2018 – 82,922 miles
  • 2017 – 77,221 miles
  • 2016 – 71,309 miles
  • 2015 – 64,645 miles
  • 2014 – 57,627 miles
  • 2013 – 49,598 miles
  • 2012 – 40,705 miles
  • 2011 – 32,469 miles
  • 2010 – 23,979 miles
  • 2009 – 18,242 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass101,039 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous3 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2018–2021

Full MOT history

30 tests since 2 Oct 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass101,039 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    101,039 miles
    Test number
    394625454103
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  2. Fail101,039 miles (+592)2 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,039 miles
    Test number
    771421316851
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  3. Pass100,447 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    100,447 miles
    Test number
    854287111555

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail100,447 miles (+1,998)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,447 miles
    Test number
    541131193815
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass98,449 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    98,449 miles
    Test number
    952912998314
    • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  6. Fail98,449 miles (-15,952)3 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,449 miles
    Test number
    566214280358
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorCentral Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  7. Pass114,401 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    114,401 miles
    Test number
    303852346084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail114,400 miles (+20,758)1 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,400 miles
    Test number
    379754423424
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass93,642 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    93,642 miles
    Test number
    923787902292
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail93,641 miles (+3,284)1 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,641 miles
    Test number
    724644434329
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorBrake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass90,357 miles (+47)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    90,357 miles
    Test number
    252018288222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail90,310 miles (+3,544)6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,310 miles
    Test number
    256421109987
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

  13. Pass86,766 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    86,766 miles
    Test number
    893344665112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail86,766 miles (+3,844)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,766 miles
    Test number
    888012075993
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  15. Pass82,922 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    82,922 miles
    Test number
    699425746011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail82,922 miles (+5,701)2 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,922 miles
    Test number
    214084456280
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  17. Pass77,221 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    77,221 miles
    Test number
    544328378495

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail77,221 miles (+5,912)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,221 miles
    Test number
    401956679452
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass71,309 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    71,309 miles
    Test number
    717960960076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail71,309 miles (+6,664)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,309 miles
    Test number
    323361004396
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  21. Pass64,645 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    64,645 miles
    Test number
    277248156723

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail64,645 miles (+7,018)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,645 miles
    Test number
    986337802222
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  23. Pass57,627 miles (+8,029)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    57,627 miles
    Test number
    989451184283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass49,598 miles (+98)1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    49,598 miles
    Test number
    358542883268
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  25. Fail49,500 miles (+8,795)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,500 miles
    Test number
    939856073280
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  26. Pass40,705 miles (+8,236)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    40,705 miles
    Test number
    467848772218
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  27. Pass32,469 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    32,469 miles
    Test number
    867208771279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail32,469 miles (+8,490)1 failure2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,469 miles
    Test number
    815318571223
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  29. Pass23,979 miles (+5,737)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    23,979 miles
    Test number
    404607070206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass18,242 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    18,242 miles
    Test number
    193145579226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB53 BOW

Does LB53 BOW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB53 BOW is valid until 8 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB53 BOW?
The MOT on LB53 BOW is valid until 8 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB53 BOW done?
LB53 BOW was recorded at 101,039 miles at its MOT on 9 Mar 2026, an average of 5,039 miles a year.
Has LB53 BOW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB53 BOW has failed 13 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on LB53 BOW ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 21 Nov 2023. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LB53 BOW find?
LB53 BOW passed its latest MOT on 9 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front brake disc worn, but not excessively; offside front brake disc worn, but not excessively.

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