
Kia Sorento
Silver · Diesel · 2004 · 2,497 cc
LB54 GRXMOT history
LB54 GRX is a silver diesel Kia Sorento first used on 4 Dec 2004. Its MOT expired on 29 Jul 2026 and it has passed 16 of 27 MOT tests, with 134,435 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jul 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 29 Jul 2026
- Mileage
- 134,435 mi
- At MOT on 30 Jul 2025
- MOT tests
- 27
- 16 passed · 11 failed
- Per year
- 6,287 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB54 GRX
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Kia
- Model
- Sorento
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,497 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2004
- First used
- 4 Dec 2004
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 29 Jul 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 30 Jul 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB54 GRX was last recorded at 134,435 miles on 30 Jul 2025, 30 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Jul 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 134,405 miles · 25 Jul 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 30 miles
- Average per year
- 6,287 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 134,435 miles
- 2024 – 126,184 miles
- 2023 – 117,425 miles
- 2022 – 113,453 miles
- 2021 – 113,440 miles
- 2018 – 99,098 miles
- 2017 – 96,659 miles
- 2016 – 94,160 miles
- 2015 – 91,461 miles
- 2014 – 88,668 miles
- 2013 – 85,266 miles
- 2012 – 78,845 miles
- 2011 – 69,169 miles
- 2009 – 55,818 miles
- 2008 – 39,273 miles
- 2007 – 23,007 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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.
Parking brake efficiency below requirements
Major3 MOTs, 2021–2024
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect
Major2 MOTs, 2021–2025
Nearside Front Position lamp not working
Major2 MOTs, 2021–2024
Offside Front Position lamp not working
Major2 MOTs, 2021–2024
Spare tyre defective (flat)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2009
Full MOT history
27 tests since 8 Nov 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass134,435 miles (+30)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 134,435 miles
- Test number
- 632761255779
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail134,405 miles (+8,221)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 134,405 miles
- Test number
- 137064686218
- DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass126,184 miles (+18)
- MOT expiry
- 8 May 2025
- Odometer
- 126,184 miles
- Test number
- 267571138347
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail126,166 miles (+26)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 126,166 miles
- Test number
- 200798493974
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Fail126,140 miles (+8,715)1 dangerous12 major8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 126,140 miles
- Test number
- 579924279271
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm Replace ASAP (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front body in poor condition behind bumper
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass117,425 miles (+3,972)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 117,425 miles
- Test number
- 227463224981
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass113,453 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 113,453 miles
- Test number
- 164235518078
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes undersealed (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
- AdvisoryHeavily undersealed
Fail113,453 miles (+13)1 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 113,453 miles
- Test number
- 900348125394
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes undersealed (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
- AdvisoryHeavily undersealed
Fail113,440 miles (+14,342)17 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 113,440 miles
- Test number
- 528904741769
- MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at joint (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorEmissions not tested due to leak (8.2.2.2 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Brake pipe excessively corroded both sides, front to back, at rear (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass99,098 miles (+2,439)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 99,098 miles
- Test number
- 328779600372
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass96,659 miles (+2,499)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 96,659 miles
- Test number
- 477753636994
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner D bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner cill (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Pass94,160 miles (+79)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 94,160 miles
- Test number
- 941194548469
- AdvisorySpare tyre defective (flat)
Fail94,081 miles (+2,620)7 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 94,081 miles
- Test number
- 134398355289
- FailureBrake cable has a seized clevis joint pivot (3.5.1c)
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb incorrectly fitted (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working both rear (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisorySpare tyre defective (flat)
Fail91,461 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 91,461 miles
- Test number
- 167958775016
- Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low (1.8)
Pass91,461 miles (+2,793)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 91,461 miles
- Test number
- 376568875069
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass88,668 miles (+3,402)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 23 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 88,668 miles
- Test number
- 886593984015
- NotePlastic sill covers fitted (not allowing full inspection of sills)
Pass85,266 miles
- MOT expiry
- 6 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 85,266 miles
- Test number
- 157116463046
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail85,266 miles (+423)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 85,266 miles
- Test number
- 516656563058
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Pass84,843 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 84,843 miles
- Test number
- 867197133027
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Fail84,843 miles (+5,998)4 failures1 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 84,843 miles
- Test number
- 785227033094
- FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass78,845 miles (+9,676)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Feb 2013
- Odometer
- 78,845 miles
- Test number
- 586404442012
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Fail69,169 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 69,169 miles
- Test number
- 108485741402
- Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Pass69,169 miles (+13,351)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Feb 2012
- Odometer
- 69,169 miles
- Test number
- 316475841045
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass55,818 miles (+16,545)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2010
- Odometer
- 55,818 miles
- Test number
- 834934239340
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass39,273 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2009
- Odometer
- 39,273 miles
- Test number
- 774182618356
- 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)
Fail39,273 miles (+16,266)1 dangerous2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 39,273 miles
- Test number
- 492702418366
- DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
- 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)
Pass23,007 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2008
- Odometer
- 23,007 miles
- Test number
- 540212617354
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LB54 GRX
- Does LB54 GRX currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LB54 GRX expired on 29 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LB54 GRX?
- The MOT on LB54 GRX expired on 29 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LB54 GRX done?
- LB54 GRX was recorded at 134,435 miles at its MOT on 30 Jul 2025, an average of 6,287 miles a year.
- Has LB54 GRX ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB54 GRX has failed 11 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Jul 2025.
- Has the mileage on LB54 GRX 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 LB54 GRX find?
- LB54 GRX passed its latest MOT on 30 Jul 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside front wheel bearing has slight play; oil leak, but not excessive; rear brake pad(s) wearing thin.
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