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Land Rover Range Rover

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 4,398 cc

LD53 LYUMOT history

LD53 LYU is a black petrol Land Rover Range Rover first used on 26 Sept 2003. Its MOT expired on 23 Mar 2026 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 85,694 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Mar 2025.

LD53 LYU black Land Rover Range Rover – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 23 Mar 2026
Mileage
85,694 mi
At MOT on 24 Mar 2025
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,981 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD53 LYU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Range Rover
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,398 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
26 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
24 Mar 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD53 LYU was last recorded at 85,694 miles on 24 Mar 2025, 1,008 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Mar 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 4 Apr 2011: 68,120 miles, lower than 116,491 miles on 26 Mar 2010.
  • 22 Mar 2017: 32,560 miles, lower than 81,852 miles on 11 Mar 2016.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
84,686 miles · 15 Mar 2024
Between the last two tests
1,008 miles
Average per year
2,981 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 85,694 miles
  • 2024 – 84,686 miles
  • 2023 – 83,962 miles
  • 2022 – 82,760 miles
  • 2017 – 32,560 miles
  • 2016 – 81,852 miles
  • 2015 – 77,565 miles
  • 2014 – 76,347 miles
  • 2013 – 73,149 miles
  • 2012 – 70,082 miles
  • 2011 – 68,120 miles
  • 2010 – 116,491 miles
  • 2009 – 52,893 miles
  • 2007 – 43,137 miles
  • 2006 – 30,580 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass85,694 miles
  • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower suspension arm bushes are deteriorating/debonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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.

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded.

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded.

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded.

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner bush deteriorated.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

21 tests since 27 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass85,694 miles (+1,008)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    85,694 miles
    Test number
    851437885225
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower suspension arm bushes are deteriorating/debonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass84,686 miles12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    84,686 miles
    Test number
    442250294864
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner bush deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged Outer casing broken / loose.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tread cracking / perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner bush deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tread cracking / perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Fail84,686 miles (+724)1 dangerous12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,686 miles
    Test number
    572414546576
    • DangerousOffside Front Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Tread split / perished / cords showing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner bush deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged Outer casing broken / loose.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tread cracking / perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner bush deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tread cracking / perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass83,962 miles (+1,202)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    83,962 miles
    Test number
    121850523951
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both lower arms inner bushes deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both lower arms inner bushes deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall cracking / perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall cracking / perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass82,760 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    82,760 miles
    Test number
    175089664509
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroding. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner bush deteriorating. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroding. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroding. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner bush deteriorating. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroding. (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Fail82,760 miles (+50,200)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,760 miles
    Test number
    537733774149
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tread / sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroding. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner bush deteriorating. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroding. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroding. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner bush deteriorating. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroding. (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass32,560 miles (-49,292)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    32,560 miles
    Test number
    995558932551
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront lower suspension arms (both sides) corroded

  8. Pass81,852 miles (+4,287)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    81,852 miles
    Test number
    207894343493
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  9. Pass77,565 miles (+1,218)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    77,565 miles
    Test number
    117212375032
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. Pass76,347 miles (+3,198)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    76,347 miles
    Test number
    819301634089
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass73,149 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    73,149 miles
    Test number
    209647483096
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Fail73,147 miles (+3,065)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,147 miles
    Test number
    137677783478
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Pass70,082 miles (+1,962)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    70,082 miles
    Test number
    805961312122
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass68,120 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    68,120 miles
    Test number
    407874991094
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  15. Fail68,120 miles (-48,371)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,120 miles
    Test number
    619774291068
    • Repaired at testTyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  16. Fail116,491 miles1 dangerous5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,491 miles
    Test number
    541505880066
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  17. Pass61,942 miles (+9,049)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    61,942 miles
    Test number
    602145380061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass52,893 miles (+9,756)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    52,893 miles
    Test number
    610839779008
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  19. Pass43,137 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    43,137 miles
    Test number
    544180977278
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  20. Fail43,137 miles (+12,557)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,137 miles
    Test number
    771010677211
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  21. Pass30,580 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    30,580 miles
    Test number
    603640176265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD53 LYU

Does LD53 LYU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD53 LYU expired on 23 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD53 LYU?
The MOT on LD53 LYU expired on 23 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD53 LYU done?
LD53 LYU was recorded at 85,694 miles at its MOT on 24 Mar 2025, an average of 2,981 miles a year.
Has LD53 LYU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD53 LYU has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on LD53 LYU ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 4 Apr 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LD53 LYU find?
LD53 LYU passed its latest MOT on 24 Mar 2025 with 2 minor defects and 3 advisories: nearside obligatory mirror slightly damaged; offside obligatory mirror slightly loose; front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides, and 2 more.

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