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Honda Civic

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,590 cc

LD53 EXMMOT history

LD53 EXM is a silver petrol Honda Civic first used on 9 Sept 2003. Its MOT is valid until 18 Aug 2027 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 149,024 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Aug 2026.

LD53 EXM silver Honda Civic – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 18 Aug 2027
Mileage
149,024 mi
At MOT on 17 Aug 2026
MOT tests
28
21 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,799 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD53 EXM
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Honda
Model
Civic
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,590 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
9 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD53 EXM was last recorded at 149,024 miles on 17 Aug 2026, 1,248 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
147,776 miles · 18 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
1,248 miles
Average per year
6,799 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 149,024 miles
  • 2025 – 147,776 miles
  • 2024 – 146,065 miles
  • 2023 – 143,847 miles
  • 2022 – 141,724 miles
  • 2021 – 140,022 miles
  • 2020 – 137,747 miles
  • 2019 – 135,463 miles
  • 2018 – 131,525 miles
  • 2017 – 127,045 miles
  • 2016 – 120,926 miles
  • 2015 – 110,957 miles
  • 2014 – 98,542 miles
  • 2013 – 86,149 miles
  • 2012 – 70,447 miles
  • 2011 – 54,222 miles
  • 2010 – 40,134 miles
  • 2009 – 27,365 miles
  • 2008 – 22,592 miles
  • 2007 – 17,780 miles
  • 2006 – 13,471 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass149,024 miles
  • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Body panel damaged
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 8 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Body panel damageRecorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryRear Lower seats missing

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.

  • Rear Lower seat missing

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Front Body panel damage

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

28 tests since 9 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass149,024 miles (+1,248)2 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    149,024 miles
    Test number
    646125304434
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Body panel damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Body panel damage
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower seats missing

  2. Pass147,776 miles (+1,711)2 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    147,776 miles
    Test number
    270179970945
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting brackets rusty
    • AdvisoryFront Body panel damage
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Body panel damage
    • AdvisoryRear Lower seat missing
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass146,065 miles (+2,218)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    146,065 miles
    Test number
    240603103144
    • AdvisoryFront Body panel damage
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Body panel damage
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Seat missing

  4. Pass143,847 miles (+2,123)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    143,847 miles
    Test number
    902477698455
    • AdvisoryFront Body panel damage
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Body panel damage
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Seat missing

  5. Pass141,724 miles (+1,702)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    141,724 miles
    Test number
    401485604815
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower seat missing

  6. Pass140,022 miles (+2,275)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    140,022 miles
    Test number
    533326418391
    • AdvisoryBody work damage
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Seat missing
    • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass137,747 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    137,747 miles
    Test number
    742971848053
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Bumper damaged
    • AdvisoryRear Lower seat missing
    • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail137,747 miles (+2,284)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,747 miles
    Test number
    975116951228
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Bumper damaged
    • AdvisoryRear Lower seat missing
    • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass135,463 miles (+3,938)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    135,463 miles
    Test number
    659735681136
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower seat missing
    • AdvisoryRear bumper damaged

  10. Pass131,525 miles (+4,480)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    131,525 miles
    Test number
    319830210261
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass127,045 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    127,045 miles
    Test number
    781961951368

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail127,039 miles (+6,113)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,039 miles
    Test number
    996674459054
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass120,926 miles (+9,969)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    120,926 miles
    Test number
    637814120273
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass110,957 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    110,957 miles
    Test number
    206676475427
    • 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)

  15. Fail110,952 miles (+12,410)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,952 miles
    Test number
    838425975153
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass98,542 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    98,542 miles
    Test number
    996939764118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail98,536 miles (+12,387)1 dangerous2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,536 miles
    Test number
    927889664122
    • DangerousOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass86,149 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    86,149 miles
    Test number
    939762843292
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Fail86,143 miles (+15,696)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,143 miles
    Test number
    828422043289
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass70,447 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    70,447 miles
    Test number
    267741052273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail70,447 miles (+16,225)2 failures5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,447 miles
    Test number
    506349342286
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteN/s/r slightly out of shape

  22. Pass54,222 miles (+14,088)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    54,222 miles
    Test number
    309852351453

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass40,134 miles (+12,769)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    40,134 miles
    Test number
    300730950447
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  24. Pass27,365 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    27,365 miles
    Test number
    661891359246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail27,365 miles (+4,773)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,365 miles
    Test number
    830251359220
    • FailureNearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  26. Pass22,592 miles (+4,812)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    22,592 miles
    Test number
    843496848257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass17,780 miles (+4,309)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    17,780 miles
    Test number
    854947347285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass13,471 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    13,471 miles
    Test number
    210992756216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD53 EXM

Does LD53 EXM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD53 EXM is valid until 18 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD53 EXM?
The MOT on LD53 EXM is valid until 18 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD53 EXM done?
LD53 EXM was recorded at 149,024 miles at its MOT on 17 Aug 2026, an average of 6,799 miles a year.
Has LD53 EXM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD53 EXM has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jul 2020.
Has the mileage on LD53 EXM 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 LD53 EXM find?
LD53 EXM passed its latest MOT on 17 Aug 2026 with 2 minor defects and 11 advisories: nearside headlamp lens slightly defective; offside headlamp lens slightly defective; front body panel damaged, and 10 more.

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