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Land Rover Defender

Grey · Diesel · 2004 · 2,495 cc

LB53 UBFMOT history

LB53 UBF is a grey diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 9 Feb 2004. Its MOT is valid until 17 Nov 2026 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 73,238 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 17 Nov 2026
Mileage
73,238 mi
At MOT on 12 Nov 2025
MOT tests
29
19 passed · 10 failed
Per year
3,297 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB53 UBF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
9 Feb 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
12 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB53 UBF was last recorded at 73,238 miles on 12 Nov 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
73,238 miles · 10 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
3,297 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 73,238 miles
  • 2024 – 66,555 miles
  • 2023 – 62,925 miles
  • 2022 – 57,672 miles
  • 2021 – 53,147 miles
  • 2020 – 45,724 miles
  • 2019 – 36,745 miles
  • 2018 – 36,081 miles
  • 2017 – 35,694 miles
  • 2016 – 34,836 miles
  • 2015 – 34,125 miles
  • 2014 – 32,032 miles
  • 2013 – 31,153 miles
  • 2012 – 30,235 miles
  • 2011 – 27,424 miles
  • 2010 – 24,321 miles
  • 2009 – 20,871 miles
  • 2008 – 16,531 miles
  • 2007 – 11,343 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass73,238 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front number plate poor condition ( cracked )

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive engine / gear box oil leaks

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Coolant bottle empty on arrival

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Brake pedal wearing smooth

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

29 tests since 2 Feb 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass73,238 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    73,238 miles
    Test number
    341174138499
    • MinorOffside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  2. Fail73,238 miles (+6,683)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,238 miles
    Test number
    239685216712
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake lever has little reserve travel

  3. Pass66,555 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    66,555 miles
    Test number
    392716220934

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail66,555 miles (+3,630)1 major3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,555 miles
    Test number
    193363497445
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass62,925 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    62,925 miles
    Test number
    685526342188
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front number plate poor condition ( cracked ) (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine / gear box oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant bottle empty on arrival

  6. Fail62,924 miles (+5,252)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,924 miles
    Test number
    775929439663
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer track rod end dust cover split ( one closest to front of car ) (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front number plate poor condition ( cracked ) (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine / gear box oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant bottle empty on arrival

  7. Pass57,672 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    57,672 miles
    Test number
    583451211736
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail57,672 miles (+4,525)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,672 miles
    Test number
    564829906373
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass53,147 miles (+7,423)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    53,147 miles
    Test number
    545225662278
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted obscuring engine components
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  10. Pass45,724 miles (+8,979)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    45,724 miles
    Test number
    824864029511

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass36,745 miles (+664)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    36,745 miles
    Test number
    858408272792

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass36,081 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    36,081 miles
    Test number
    564986567088
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted
    • AdvisoryFront number plate damaged slightly

  13. Fail36,080 miles (+386)1 failure6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,080 miles
    Test number
    720681655244
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted
    • AdvisoryFront number plate damaged slightly

  14. Pass35,694 miles (+858)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    35,694 miles
    Test number
    901211647722
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass34,836 miles (+711)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    34,836 miles
    Test number
    278378514494
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront hub oil seals seeping

  16. Pass34,125 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    34,125 miles
    Test number
    215433675039
    • AdvisoryFront Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOffside front hub seal leaking

  17. Fail34,125 miles (+2,093)5 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,125 miles
    Test number
    895863875010
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOffside front hub seal leaking

  18. Pass32,032 miles (+879)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    32,032 miles
    Test number
    296601474032
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBoth front swivel housing seals leaking

  19. Pass31,153 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    31,153 miles
    Test number
    875104173017
    • NoteSteering damper bush slightly worn

  20. Fail31,153 miles (+918)8 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,153 miles
    Test number
    399273373000
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteSteering damper bush slightly worn

  21. Pass30,235 miles (+9)1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    30,235 miles
    Test number
    236124372042
    • NoteOil leak

  22. Fail30,226 miles (+2,802)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,226 miles
    Test number
    947343372044
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
    • NoteOil leak

  23. Pass27,424 miles (+3,103)1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    27,424 miles
    Test number
    128216271482
    • NoteOil leak

  24. Pass24,321 miles (+3,450)1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    24,321 miles
    Test number
    481694670083
    • NoteOil leak

  25. Pass20,871 miles (+4,340)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    20,871 miles
    Test number
    162851169427

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail16,531 miles1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,531 miles
    Test number
    293223468085
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • NoteClutch pedal rubber missing
    • NoteO/s/f swivel hub leaking

  27. Pass16,531 miles (+5,188)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    16,531 miles
    Test number
    533753368043
    • NoteClutch pedal rubber missing
    • NoteO/s/f swivel hub leaking

  28. Pass11,343 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    11,343 miles
    Test number
    574773037038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail11,335 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    11,335 miles
    Test number
    324233237065
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Questions about LB53 UBF

Does LB53 UBF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB53 UBF is valid until 17 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB53 UBF?
The MOT on LB53 UBF is valid until 17 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB53 UBF done?
LB53 UBF was recorded at 73,238 miles at its MOT on 12 Nov 2025, an average of 3,297 miles a year.
Has LB53 UBF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB53 UBF has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on LB53 UBF 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 UBF find?
LB53 UBF passed its latest MOT on 12 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect: offside front drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt.

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