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Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 1,796 cc

LB53 NVFMOT history

LB53 NVF is a silver petrol MG TF first used on 28 Jan 2004. Its MOT is valid until 10 Feb 2027 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 51,971 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 10 Feb 2027
Mileage
51,971 mi
At MOT on 2 Feb 2026
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,289 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB53 NVF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MG
Model
TF
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
28 Jan 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB53 NVF was last recorded at 51,971 miles on 2 Feb 2026, 1,467 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
50,504 miles · 6 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
1,467 miles
Average per year
2,289 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 51,971 miles
  • 2025 – 50,504 miles
  • 2024 – 48,669 miles
  • 2023 – 46,643 miles
  • 2022 – 43,850 miles
  • 2021 – 41,335 miles
  • 2020 – 39,983 miles
  • 2019 – 37,686 miles
  • 2018 – 35,190 miles
  • 2017 – 32,826 miles
  • 2016 – 31,622 miles
  • 2015 – 30,987 miles
  • 2014 – 30,509 miles
  • 2013 – 29,369 miles
  • 2012 – 25,289 miles
  • 2011 – 19,733 miles
  • 2010 – 17,295 miles
  • 2009 – 14,768 miles
  • 2008 – 11,328 miles
  • 2007 – 8,355 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass51,971 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (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.

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2026

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

25 tests since 12 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass51,971 miles2 minor
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    51,971 miles
    Test number
    642257670559
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  2. Fail51,970 miles (+1,466)1 major2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,970 miles
    Test number
    635888588241
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass50,504 miles (+1,835)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    50,504 miles
    Test number
    571357757885
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  4. Pass48,669 miles (+2,026)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    48,669 miles
    Test number
    808808609867
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass46,643 miles (+2,793)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    46,643 miles
    Test number
    912345062518
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass43,850 miles (+2,515)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    43,850 miles
    Test number
    306041946542
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass41,335 miles (+1,352)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    41,335 miles
    Test number
    761677808789
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre worn inside edge

  8. Pass39,983 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    39,983 miles
    Test number
    630663380786

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail39,981 miles (+2,295)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,981 miles
    Test number
    785823970506
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass37,686 miles (+2,496)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    37,686 miles
    Test number
    962751892641
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front slight play
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  11. Pass35,190 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    35,190 miles
    Test number
    276540225706

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail35,188 miles (+2,362)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,188 miles
    Test number
    876025308845
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass32,826 miles (+1,204)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    32,826 miles
    Test number
    630141815892
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  14. Pass31,622 miles (+635)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    31,622 miles
    Test number
    198744020780
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  15. Pass30,987 miles (+478)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    30,987 miles
    Test number
    815907595069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass30,509 miles (+1,140)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    30,509 miles
    Test number
    537430034043
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  17. Pass29,369 miles (+4,080)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    29,369 miles
    Test number
    819434123047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass25,289 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    25,289 miles
    Test number
    826271232070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail25,282 miles (+5,549)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,282 miles
    Test number
    845491332030
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

  20. Pass19,733 miles (+2,438)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    19,733 miles
    Test number
    795321221042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass17,295 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    17,295 miles
    Test number
    292118520086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail17,295 miles (+2,527)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,295 miles
    Test number
    783238020074
    • Repaired at testExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

  23. Pass14,768 miles (+3,440)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    14,768 miles
    Test number
    820149109051
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass11,328 miles (+2,973)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    11,328 miles
    Test number
    163115928411

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass8,355 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    8,355 miles
    Test number
    983042117085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB53 NVF

Does LB53 NVF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB53 NVF is valid until 10 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB53 NVF?
The MOT on LB53 NVF is valid until 10 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB53 NVF done?
LB53 NVF was recorded at 51,971 miles at its MOT on 2 Feb 2026, an average of 2,289 miles a year.
Has LB53 NVF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB53 NVF has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on LB53 NVF 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 NVF find?
LB53 NVF passed its latest MOT on 2 Feb 2026 with 2 minor defects: nearside front headlamp lens slightly defective; offside front headlamp lens slightly defective.

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