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Land Rover Defender

Silver · Diesel · 2003 · 2,495 cc

LD53 FBAMOT history

LD53 FBA is a silver diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 16 Sept 2003. Its MOT is valid until 22 Nov 2026 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 118,711 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Nov 2025.

LD53 FBA silver Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Land Rover Defender, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 22 Nov 2026
Mileage
118,711 mi
At MOT on 19 Nov 2025
MOT tests
19
13 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,438 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD53 FBA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
16 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
19 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD53 FBA was last recorded at 118,711 miles on 19 Nov 2025, 9 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
118,702 miles · 4 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
9 miles
Average per year
3,438 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 118,711 miles
  • 2024 – 113,637 miles
  • 2023 – 110,578 miles
  • 2022 – 107,867 miles
  • 2021 – 105,557 miles
  • 2020 – 104,047 miles
  • 2019 – 102,018 miles
  • 2018 – 98,207 miles
  • 2017 – 95,778 miles
  • 2016 – 91,190 miles
  • 2015 – 85,376 miles
  • 2013 – 80,214 miles
  • 2012 – 73,200 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass118,711 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2017

Full MOT history

19 tests since 24 Aug 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass118,711 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    118,711 miles
    Test number
    335535238164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail118,702 miles (+5,065)1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,702 miles
    Test number
    914378087746
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass113,637 miles (+3,059)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    113,637 miles
    Test number
    941477064480
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  4. Pass110,578 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    110,578 miles
    Test number
    681380038090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail110,578 miles (+2,711)1 dangerous1 major1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,578 miles
    Test number
    608723417372
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted pad retaining pin missing (1.1.13 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working new bulb fitted (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass107,867 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    107,867 miles
    Test number
    488902700011
    • MinorFront Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  7. Fail107,867 miles (+2,310)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,867 miles
    Test number
    155423869179
    • MajorRear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorFront Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  8. Pass105,557 miles (+1,510)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    105,557 miles
    Test number
    933633357912
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass104,047 miles (+2,029)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    104,047 miles
    Test number
    921663912636

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass102,018 miles (+3,811)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    102,018 miles
    Test number
    871076812563

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass98,207 miles (+2,429)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2019
    Odometer
    98,207 miles
    Test number
    803328417420

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass95,778 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    95,778 miles
    Test number
    776540025655
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre has slight wear in inner tread and small cuts on outer sidewall

  13. Fail95,778 miles (+4,588)3 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,778 miles
    Test number
    225233792676
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureFront registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre has slight wear in inner tread and small cuts on outer sidewall

  14. Pass91,190 miles (+5,814)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    91,190 miles
    Test number
    118800731612
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  15. Pass85,376 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    85,376 miles
    Test number
    255747785042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail85,376 miles (+5,162)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,376 miles
    Test number
    687845285083
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass80,214 miles (+7,014)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    80,214 miles
    Test number
    607101083208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass73,200 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    73,200 miles
    Test number
    236332942202
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  19. Fail73,200 miles1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,200 miles
    Test number
    778267332203
    • FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Questions about LD53 FBA

Does LD53 FBA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD53 FBA is valid until 22 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LD53 FBA?
The MOT on LD53 FBA is valid until 22 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD53 FBA done?
LD53 FBA was recorded at 118,711 miles at its MOT on 19 Nov 2025, an average of 3,438 miles a year.
Has LD53 FBA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD53 FBA has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on LD53 FBA 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 FBA find?
LD53 FBA passed its latest MOT on 19 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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