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Vauxhall Vivaro

Blue · Diesel · 2004 · 1,870 cc

LB53 DCEMOT history

LB53 DCE is a blue diesel Vauxhall Vivaro first used on 9 Feb 2004. Its MOT is valid until 17 Dec 2026 and it has passed 19 of 31 MOT tests, with 187,845 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 17 Dec 2026
Mileage
187,845 mi
At MOT on 18 Dec 2025
MOT tests
31
19 passed · 12 failed
Per year
8,011 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB53 DCE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Vivaro
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,870 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
9 Feb 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
18 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB53 DCE was last recorded at 187,845 miles on 18 Dec 2025, 330 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
187,515 miles · 9 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
330 miles
Average per year
8,011 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 187,845 miles
  • 2024 – 186,490 miles
  • 2023 – 182,987 miles
  • 2022 – 174,213 miles
  • 2021 – 167,432 miles
  • 2020 – 158,335 miles
  • 2019 – 153,002 miles
  • 2018 – 149,477 miles
  • 2017 – 141,810 miles
  • 2016 – 131,348 miles
  • 2015 – 124,447 miles
  • 2014 – 118,529 miles
  • 2013 – 113,167 miles
  • 2012 – 100,378 miles
  • 2011 – 92,313 miles
  • 2010 – 84,031 miles
  • 2009 – 73,781 miles
  • 2008 – 55,875 miles
  • 2007 – 36,340 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass187,845 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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.

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2025

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2022

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Service brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both jacking points

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

31 tests since 19 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass187,845 miles (+330)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    187,845 miles
    Test number
    460426057167
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail187,515 miles (+1,025)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    187,515 miles
    Test number
    422399018202
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both outer jacking points holes (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass186,490 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    186,490 miles
    Test number
    528496565345
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both jacking points (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Fail186,488 miles (+3,501)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    186,488 miles
    Test number
    535303842337
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both jacking points (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  5. Pass182,987 miles (+8,774)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    182,987 miles
    Test number
    687633708781
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass174,213 miles (+32)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    174,213 miles
    Test number
    776795602063
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail174,181 miles (+6,749)5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,181 miles
    Test number
    946559530121
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass167,432 miles (+9,097)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    167,432 miles
    Test number
    172011422169
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  9. Pass158,335 miles (+5,333)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    158,335 miles
    Test number
    746139739414
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass153,002 miles (+7)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    153,002 miles
    Test number
    786385129681
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Fail152,995 miles (+3,518)1 dangerous10 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,995 miles
    Test number
    611326973783
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorBrake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • MajorHazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass149,477 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    149,477 miles
    Test number
    881931874973
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Fail149,477 miles (+7,667)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,477 miles
    Test number
    440008113555
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass141,810 miles (+45)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    141,810 miles
    Test number
    575090551427

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail141,765 miles (+10,417)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,765 miles
    Test number
    630509368022
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit both on 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass131,348 miles (+6,901)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    131,348 miles
    Test number
    984511794033
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8mm (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass124,447 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    124,447 miles
    Test number
    106272659550
    • AdvisorySupplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryN/s/r light lens cracked

  18. Fail124,447 miles (+5,918)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,447 miles
    Test number
    550186899621
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  19. Pass118,529 miles (+5,362)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    118,529 miles
    Test number
    208033694214
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteO/s/r shock damp

  20. Pass113,167 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    113,167 miles
    Test number
    158558763037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail113,167 miles (+12,789)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,167 miles
    Test number
    398857563055
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  22. Pass100,378 miles (+8,065)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    100,378 miles
    Test number
    286003362024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass92,313 miles (+109)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    92,313 miles
    Test number
    845889151021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail92,204 miles (+8,173)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,204 miles
    Test number
    618023851091
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  25. Pass84,031 miles (+10,250)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    84,031 miles
    Test number
    662007550083
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass73,781 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    73,781 miles
    Test number
    353551859013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail73,781 miles (+17,906)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,781 miles
    Test number
    403649549097
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  28. Pass55,875 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    55,875 miles
    Test number
    461382058081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail55,875 miles (+19,535)1 dangerous5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,875 miles
    Test number
    101170658001
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureBrake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • FailureOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  30. Pass36,340 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    36,340 miles
    Test number
    281899717013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail36,340 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,340 miles
    Test number
    882079317090
    • FailureBrake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Questions about LB53 DCE

Does LB53 DCE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB53 DCE is valid until 17 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB53 DCE?
The MOT on LB53 DCE is valid until 17 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 DCE done?
LB53 DCE was recorded at 187,845 miles at its MOT on 18 Dec 2025, an average of 8,011 miles a year.
Has LB53 DCE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB53 DCE has failed 12 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on LB53 DCE 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 DCE find?
LB53 DCE passed its latest MOT on 18 Dec 2025 with 4 advisories: front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; front vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security, and 1 more.

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