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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 2004 · 2,495 cc

LB53 UCUMOT history

LB53 UCU is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 23 Jan 2004. Its MOT expired on 23 Jan 2026 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 258,435 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jan 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 23 Jan 2026
Mileage
258,435 mi
At MOT on 21 Jan 2025
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
11,903 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB53 UCU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
23 Jan 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Jan 2026
Latest MOT test
21 Jan 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB53 UCU was last recorded at 258,435 miles on 21 Jan 2025, 13,308 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jan 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
245,127 miles · 16 Jan 2024
Between the last two tests
13,308 miles
Average per year
11,903 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 258,435 miles
  • 2024 – 245,127 miles
  • 2023 – 233,580 miles
  • 2022 – 223,436 miles
  • 2021 – 213,107 miles
  • 2020 – 205,864 miles
  • 2019 – 198,119 miles
  • 2018 – 186,453 miles
  • 2017 – 179,506 miles
  • 2016 – 163,707 miles
  • 2015 – 149,832 miles
  • 2014 – 138,430 miles
  • 2013 – 125,808 miles
  • 2012 – 111,821 miles
  • 2011 – 101,075 miles
  • 2010 – 87,696 miles
  • 2009 – 71,377 miles
  • 2008 – 58,622 miles
  • 2007 – 44,206 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass258,435 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • MinorNearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2011

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2011

  • Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

24 tests since 22 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass258,435 miles (+13,308)3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    258,435 miles
    Test number
    313317079565
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  2. Pass245,127 miles (+11,547)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    245,127 miles
    Test number
    158103297361
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  3. Pass233,580 miles (+10,144)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    233,580 miles
    Test number
    176437357953
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight weeping of fuel from top of fuel tank

  4. Pass223,436 miles (+10,329)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    223,436 miles
    Test number
    702714353990

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass213,107 miles (+7,243)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    213,107 miles
    Test number
    381367238845
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin o/s and n/s fronts (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both rear limited damping (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Pass205,864 miles (+7,745)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    205,864 miles
    Test number
    634141348916

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass198,119 miles (+11,666)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    198,119 miles
    Test number
    376304793491

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass186,453 miles (+6,947)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    186,453 miles
    Test number
    666270528842

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass179,506 miles (+15,799)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    179,506 miles
    Test number
    750999203211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass163,707 miles (+13,875)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    163,707 miles
    Test number
    183736018391
    • AdvisoryN/S/F tyre side wall starting to perish

  11. Pass149,832 miles (+11,402)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    149,832 miles
    Test number
    865152515048
    • NoteN/S/F tyre side wall cracking

  12. Pass138,430 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    138,430 miles
    Test number
    666256214060
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteAdvise near side headlamp cracked.

  13. Fail138,430 miles (+12,622)7 failures6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,430 miles
    Test number
    689615414071
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteAdvise near side headlamp cracked.
    • NoteAdvise near side wiper spilt.

  14. Pass125,808 miles (+13,987)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    125,808 miles
    Test number
    285106313061
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

  15. Pass111,821 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    111,821 miles
    Test number
    168007512424
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail111,821 miles (+10,746)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,821 miles
    Test number
    238937612065
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass101,075 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    101,075 miles
    Test number
    925378211044
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  18. Fail101,075 miles (+13,379)4 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,075 miles
    Test number
    368127211034
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  19. Pass87,696 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    87,696 miles
    Test number
    951148710011
    • AdvisoryCentre Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  20. Fail87,696 miles (+16,319)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,696 miles
    Test number
    174568410004
    • FailureNearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryCentre Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

  21. Pass71,377 miles (+12,755)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    71,377 miles
    Test number
    820219019013
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  22. Pass58,622 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    58,622 miles
    Test number
    104771728429
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteRear off side seat removed, unable to inspect.

  23. Fail58,622 miles (+14,416)6 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,622 miles
    Test number
    933541028010
    • FailureCentre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
    • FailureFront Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  24. Pass44,206 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    44,206 miles
    Test number
    602622827003
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LB53 UCU

Does LB53 UCU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB53 UCU expired on 23 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB53 UCU?
The MOT on LB53 UCU expired on 23 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB53 UCU done?
LB53 UCU was recorded at 258,435 miles at its MOT on 21 Jan 2025, an average of 11,903 miles a year.
Has LB53 UCU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB53 UCU has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jan 2014.
Has the mileage on LB53 UCU 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 UCU find?
LB53 UCU passed its latest MOT on 21 Jan 2025 with 3 minor defects and 1 advisory: nearside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; nearside rear upper anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside rear upper anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated, and 1 more.

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