BMW X5
Black · Diesel · 2003 · 2,926 cc
LD03 EWNMOT history
LD03 EWN is a black diesel BMW X5 first used on 31 Mar 2003. Its MOT is valid until 28 Feb 2027 and it has passed 21 of 33 MOT tests, with 120,502 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Feb 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 28 Feb 2027
- Mileage
- 120,502 mi
- At MOT on 24 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 33
- 21 passed · 12 failed
- Per year
- 3,939 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LD03 EWN
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- X5
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,926 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 31 Mar 2003
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 28 Feb 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 24 Feb 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LD03 EWN was last recorded at 120,502 miles on 24 Feb 2026, 13 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Feb 2026.
Mileage went down between tests
- 10 Feb 2021: 115 miles, lower than 115,451 miles on 6 Nov 2020.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 120,489 miles · 13 Feb 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 13 miles
- Average per year
- 3,939 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 120,502 miles
- 2025 – 119,496 miles
- 2024 – 118,807 miles
- 2023 – 117,010 miles
- 2022 – 116,270 miles
- 2021 – 115,489 miles
- 2020 – 115,451 miles
- 2019 – 114,000 miles
- 2018 – 112,252 miles
- 2017 – 109,939 miles
- 2016 – 107,354 miles
- 2015 – 104,588 miles
- 2014 – 102,978 miles
- 2013 – 101,813 miles
- 2012 – 84,865 miles
- 2011 – 67,647 miles
- 2010 – 59,254 miles
- 2009 – 54,643 miles
- 2008 – 50,693 miles
- 2007 – 45,649 miles
- 2006 – 42,442 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass120,502 miles
- AdvisoryCoolant lowRecorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryFront Both headlamps deterioratedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Slight cracks at upper ferruls both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 8 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slowly retractsRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryRear Upper Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear/upper/outer both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisorySlight tight spot with steering operationRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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.
Front Headlamps slightly deteriorated
Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025
Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Slight tight spot with power steering
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Coolant level low
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Front Windscreen wiper blade defective
Minor2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
33 tests since 2 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass120,502 miles (+13)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2027
- Odometer
- 120,502 miles
- Test number
- 354758905318
- AdvisoryCoolant low
- AdvisoryFront Both headlamps deteriorated
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Slight cracks at upper ferruls both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slowly retracts
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Upper Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear/upper/outer both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySlight tight spot with steering operation
Fail120,489 miles (+993)2 major8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 120,489 miles
- Test number
- 845664203752
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension bellows leaking (5.3.5 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryCoolant low
- AdvisoryFront Both headlamps deteriorated
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Slight cracks at upper ferruls both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slowly retracts
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Upper Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear/upper/outer both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySlight tight spot with steering operation
Pass119,496 miles (+5)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 119,496 miles
- Test number
- 994507856874
- AdvisoryCoolant low
- AdvisoryFront Headlamps slightly deteriorated
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySlight tight spot with power steering
Fail119,491 miles (+684)2 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 119,491 miles
- Test number
- 847134648292
- MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryCoolant low
- AdvisoryFront Headlamps slightly deteriorated
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySlight tight spot with power steering
Pass118,807 miles (+8)1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 118,807 miles
- Test number
- 234665961435
- MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCoolant level low
- AdvisoryFront Headlamps slightly deteriorated
- AdvisoryFront Upper Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisorySlight stiff spots with steering
Fail118,799 miles (+1,789)2 major1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 118,799 miles
- Test number
- 328670638014
- MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCoolant level low
- AdvisoryFront Both headlamps slightly deteriorated
- AdvisoryFront Upper Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides just starting to crack (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass117,010 miles (+740)2 minor
- MOT expiry
- 15 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 117,010 miles
- Test number
- 699646651741
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Pass116,270 miles (+10)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 116,270 miles
- Test number
- 373900100423
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryPartially stiff steering
Fail116,260 miles (+771)2 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 116,260 miles
- Test number
- 237368168826
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryPartially stiff steering
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass115,489 miles (+115,374)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 115,489 miles
- Test number
- 655056899397
- AdvisoryCoolant at minimum
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail115 miles (-115,336)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 115 miles
- Test number
- 552592865656
- DangerousPower steering inoperative and steering adversely affected steering rack (2.1.5 (c) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Window damaged and affecting the driver's view of an obligatory external mirror (3.2 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Fail115,451 miles (+1,451)3 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 115,451 miles
- Test number
- 771454781941
- MajorDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Pass114,000 miles (+1,748)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 114,000 miles
- Test number
- 987173424010
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass112,252 miles (+2,313)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 112,252 miles
- Test number
- 399402016084
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryEngine cover and tray obstruction not view under side of components
Pass109,939 miles (+2,585)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 109,939 miles
- Test number
- 974937346246
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass107,354 miles (+148)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 107,354 miles
- Test number
- 653356099280
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has multiple cuts on it.
Fail107,206 miles (+2,618)4 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 107,206 miles
- Test number
- 154191021235
- FailureNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has multiple cuts on it.
Pass104,588 miles (+13)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 104,588 miles
- Test number
- 513968131137
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail104,575 miles (+197)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 104,575 miles
- Test number
- 484541342485
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
Fail104,378 miles (+1,400)2 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 104,378 miles
- Test number
- 600813157272
- FailureNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryChild seats fitted
- AdvisoryOffside rear tyre wearing inner edge
Fail102,978 miles2 repaired1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 102,978 miles
- Test number
- 115849174240
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NotePower steering stiff in operation
Pass102,978 miles (+1,165)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 20 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 102,978 miles
- Test number
- 137439074224
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NotePower steering stiff in operation
Pass101,813 miles (+16,948)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 101,813 miles
- Test number
- 876084593200
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass84,865 miles (+17,218)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 84,865 miles
- Test number
- 857536122317
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass67,647 miles (+5,518)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 67,647 miles
- Test number
- 267866321366
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass62,129 miles (+88)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 62,129 miles
- Test number
- 477671101105
- NoteNearside front tyre wearing on outer edge
- NoteNearside rear tyre worn on inner edge and sidewall
Fail62,041 miles (+2,787)2 failures3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 62,041 miles
- Test number
- 455026291060
- FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- NoteNearside front tyre wearing on outer edge
- NoteNearside rear tyre worn on inner edge and sidewall
- NoteOffside rear tyre inner sidewall in poor condition
Pass59,254 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 59,254 miles
- Test number
- 722651010121
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail59,254 miles (+4,611)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 59,254 miles
- Test number
- 550331210121
- FailureFront registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)
- FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureRear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)
Pass54,643 miles (+3,950)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 54,643 miles
- Test number
- 294631719105
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass50,693 miles (+5,044)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 50,693 miles
- Test number
- 752256108174
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass45,649 miles (+3,207)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2008
- Odometer
- 45,649 miles
- Test number
- 692347017153
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass42,442 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 May 2007
- Odometer
- 42,442 miles
- Test number
- 484342226162
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LD03 EWN
- Does LD03 EWN currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD03 EWN is valid until 28 Feb 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LD03 EWN?
- The MOT on LD03 EWN is valid until 28 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LD03 EWN done?
- LD03 EWN was recorded at 120,502 miles at its MOT on 24 Feb 2026, an average of 3,939 miles a year.
- Has LD03 EWN ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LD03 EWN has failed 12 of its 33 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Feb 2026.
- Has the mileage on LD03 EWN ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 10 Feb 2021. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on LD03 EWN find?
- LD03 EWN passed its latest MOT on 24 Feb 2026 with 8 advisories: coolant low; front both headlamps deteriorated; front brake hose slightly deteriorated slight cracks at upper ferruls both sides, and 5 more.
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