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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 2004 · 2,495 cc

LB53 UJGMOT history

LB53 UJG is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 23 Jan 2004. Its MOT is valid until 22 May 2027 and it has passed 17 of 27 MOT tests, with 110,545 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 22 May 2027
Mileage
110,545 mi
At MOT on 23 May 2026
MOT tests
27
17 passed · 10 failed
Per year
3,795 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB53 UJG
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 valid until 22 May 2027
Latest MOT test
23 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB53 UJG was last recorded at 110,545 miles on 23 May 2026, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 May 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
110,540 miles · 21 May 2026
Between the last two tests
5 miles
Average per year
3,795 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 110,545 miles
  • 2025 – 107,407 miles
  • 2024 – 105,233 miles
  • 2023 – 103,573 miles
  • 2021 – 102,630 miles
  • 2020 – 101,466 miles
  • 2019 – 95,927 miles
  • 2018 – 91,578 miles
  • 2017 – 83,440 miles
  • 2016 – 76,671 miles
  • 2014 – 70,172 miles
  • 2013 – 66,293 miles
  • 2011 – 60,580 miles
  • 2010 – 55,700 miles
  • 2009 – 51,400 miles
  • 2008 – 46,043 miles
  • 2007 – 37,748 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass110,545 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryRear Diff top up plug looseRecorded 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.

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2018

  • 2x nail n/s/r tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Both rear body support bars insecure

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Both wiper blades split

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

27 tests since 18 Mar 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass110,545 miles (+5)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2027
    Odometer
    110,545 miles
    Test number
    713577457374
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Diff top up plug loose

  2. Fail110,540 miles (+3,133)1 dangerous2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,540 miles
    Test number
    234557317818
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Diff top up plug loose

  3. Pass107,407 miles (+2,174)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2026
    Odometer
    107,407 miles
    Test number
    103238697742
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass105,233 miles (+1,660)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2025
    Odometer
    105,233 miles
    Test number
    838548726375
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass103,573 miles (+943)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2024
    Odometer
    103,573 miles
    Test number
    240903567624
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

  6. Pass102,630 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    102,630 miles
    Test number
    915674727431
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear shocks (5.3.2 (c))

  7. Fail102,630 miles (+1,164)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,630 miles
    Test number
    826638137622
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear shocks (5.3.2 (c))

  8. Pass101,466 miles (+5,539)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    101,466 miles
    Test number
    523090738593
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  9. Pass95,927 miles (+4,349)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    95,927 miles
    Test number
    895304908574
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front rubber bushes deteriorated - On limit at time of test (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower bush worn - On limit at time of test (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear reflector damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front rubber bushes deteriorated - On limit at time of test (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower bush worn - On limit at time of test (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded, worse at joints
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  10. Pass91,578 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    91,578 miles
    Test number
    880594123297
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate damaged
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  11. Fail91,578 miles (+8,138)1 repaired8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,578 miles
    Test number
    864005205815
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working poor connection (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate damaged
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  12. Pass83,440 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    83,440 miles
    Test number
    780643353786
    • Advisory2 nails in n/s/r tyre
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres age cracking and have cuts
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres low, age cracking and have cuts
    • AdvisoryFront number plate damaged
    • AdvisoryO/s/ wing repeater loose

  13. Fail83,440 miles (+6,769)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,440 miles
    Test number
    290326950048
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Advisory2 nails in n/s/r tyre
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres age cracking and have cuts
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres low, age cracking and have cuts
    • AdvisoryFront number plate damaged
    • AdvisoryO/s/ wing repeater loose

  14. Pass76,671 miles (+111)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    76,671 miles
    Test number
    262686691686
    • Advisory2x nail n/s/r tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear body support bars insecure
    • AdvisoryBoth wiper blades split
    • AdvisoryCuts to all tyres
    • AdvisoryDamage to body work
    • AdvisoryFront number plate badly deteriorated and damaged (missing bs number and postcode )
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to underside of vehicle
    • AdvisoryHeavy oil leak
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs corroded/pitted

  15. Fail76,560 miles (+6,388)6 failures1 repaired10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,560 miles
    Test number
    906252864756
    • FailureBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Steering locking device insecure track rod end clamp (2.2.C.1g)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Steering locking device missing track rod end (2.2.C.1g)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Advisory2x nail n/s/r tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear body support bars insecure
    • AdvisoryBoth wiper blades split
    • AdvisoryCuts to all tyres
    • AdvisoryDamage to body work
    • AdvisoryFront number plate badly deteriorated and damaged (missing bs number and postcode )
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to underside of vehicle
    • AdvisoryHeavy oil leak
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs corroded/pitted

  16. Pass70,172 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    70,172 miles
    Test number
    479116344234
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Fail70,172 miles (+3,879)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,172 miles
    Test number
    496296344283
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Pass66,293 miles (+5,713)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    66,293 miles
    Test number
    317121803172
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged
    • NoteNear side head light aim on low limit
    • NoteSlight movement in thread for near side forward track rod end in thread

  19. Pass60,580 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    60,580 miles
    Test number
    338486711368

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail60,577 miles (+4,877)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,577 miles
    Test number
    807352211397
    • FailureOffside Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)
    • NoteNearside door mirror broken

  21. Pass55,700 miles (+66)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    55,700 miles
    Test number
    131765800322

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail55,634 miles (+4,234)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,634 miles
    Test number
    602361000389
    • FailureNearside Steering retaining device missing (2.2.C.1g)
    • FailureOffside Steering retaining device missing (2.2.C.1g)

  23. Pass51,400 miles (+31)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    51,400 miles
    Test number
    624705909299
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged

  24. Fail51,369 miles (+5,326)5 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,369 miles
    Test number
    234283009243
    • FailureCentre Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged

  25. Fail46,043 miles1 repaired2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,043 miles
    Test number
    401346098045
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteNear side door mirror glass slightly damaged
    • NoteOff side drag link ball joint gaiter split
    • NoteTrack rod slightly damaged

  26. Pass46,043 miles (+8,295)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    46,043 miles
    Test number
    421436098045
    • AdvisoryFront position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteNear side door mirror glass slightly damaged
    • NoteOff side drag link ball joint gaiter split
    • NoteTrack rod slightly damaged

  27. Pass37,748 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    37,748 miles
    Test number
    814087477042
    • NoteSee checklist 472784

Questions about LB53 UJG

Does LB53 UJG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB53 UJG is valid until 22 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB53 UJG?
The MOT on LB53 UJG is valid until 22 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB53 UJG done?
LB53 UJG was recorded at 110,545 miles at its MOT on 23 May 2026, an average of 3,795 miles a year.
Has LB53 UJG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB53 UJG has failed 10 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 21 May 2026.
Has the mileage on LB53 UJG 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 UJG find?
LB53 UJG passed its latest MOT on 23 May 2026 with 5 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside rear upper shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush; offside rear upper shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush, and 2 more.

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