
BMW X5
Green · Diesel · 2003 · 2,926 cc
LD53 VEHMOT history
LD53 VEH is a green diesel BMW X5 first used on 30 Sept 2003. Its MOT expired on 6 Aug 2025 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 121,225 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Aug 2024.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 6 Aug 2025
- Mileage
- 121,225 mi
- At MOT on 7 Aug 2024
- MOT tests
- 25
- 19 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 5,354 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LD53 VEH
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- X5
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,926 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 30 Sept 2003
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 6 Aug 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 7 Aug 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
LD53 VEH was last recorded at 121,225 miles on 7 Aug 2024, 11 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Jun 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 121,214 miles · 12 Jun 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 11 miles
- Average per year
- 5,354 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 121,225 miles
- 2023 – 116,322 miles
- 2022 – 110,375 miles
- 2021 – 108,014 miles
- 2020 – 102,398 miles
- 2019 – 100,757 miles
- 2018 – 97,637 miles
- 2017 – 92,999 miles
- 2016 – 88,184 miles
- 2015 – 83,149 miles
- 2014 – 78,293 miles
- 2013 – 71,300 miles
- 2012 – 64,370 miles
- 2011 – 57,594 miles
- 2010 – 51,180 miles
- 2009 – 44,074 miles
- 2008 – 37,110 miles
- 2007 – 28,539 miles
- 2006 – 25,360 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn down on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre close to limit (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear tyres corroded along various sections (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear sub-frame and attached components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened heavy surface corrosion on suspension components front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2011
Full MOT history
25 tests since 11 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass121,225 miles (+11)2 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 121,225 miles
- Test number
- 786771285146
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn down on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre close to limit (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear tyres corroded along various sections (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear sub-frame and attached components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened heavy surface corrosion on suspension components front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail121,214 miles (+4,892)3 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 121,214 miles
- Test number
- 189046290032
- MajorFuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension bellows modified so that its function is affected (5.3.5 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside front caliper clip missing
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass116,322 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 116,322 miles
- Test number
- 296534026771
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail116,322 miles (+5,947)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 116,322 miles
- Test number
- 962621076799
- MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass110,375 miles (+34)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 110,375 miles
- Test number
- 284839931265
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides (5.3.2 (b))
Fail110,341 miles (+2,327)2 dangerous4 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 110,341 miles
- Test number
- 123420884419
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))
- MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded under arch (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded under arch (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perrished (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear All direction indicators slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides (5.3.2 (b))
Pass108,014 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 108,014 miles
- Test number
- 704435831209
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail108,014 miles (+5,616)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 108,014 miles
- Test number
- 323582327740
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Pass102,398 miles (+1,641)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 102,398 miles
- Test number
- 403681856766
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass100,757 miles (+3,120)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 100,757 miles
- Test number
- 448053541309
- MinorOffside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated and nearside (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass97,637 miles (+4,638)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 97,637 miles
- Test number
- 741341642802
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt and nearside (2.5.C.1a)
Pass92,999 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 92,999 miles
- Test number
- 251723958590
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Fail92,999 miles (+4,815)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 92,999 miles
- Test number
- 539026666157
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Pass88,184 miles (+5,035)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 88,184 miles
- Test number
- 453808928865
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass83,149 miles (+4,856)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 83,149 miles
- Test number
- 179785065011
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass78,293 miles (+6,993)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 78,293 miles
- Test number
- 166227964061
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass71,300 miles (+6,930)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 71,300 miles
- Test number
- 248908663082
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass64,370 miles (+6,776)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 64,370 miles
- Test number
- 729293162021
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass57,594 miles (+6,414)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 57,594 miles
- Test number
- 179869161093
- AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Pass51,180 miles (+7,106)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 51,180 miles
- Test number
- 482417340063
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass44,074 miles (+6,964)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 12 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 44,074 miles
- Test number
- 722602479070
- AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
- NoteBoth rear tyre walls are perishing
Pass37,110 miles (+8,571)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 37,110 miles
- Test number
- 523520168040
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass28,539 miles (+3,179)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 28,539 miles
- Test number
- 952189267067
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass25,360 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2007
- Odometer
- 25,360 miles
- Test number
- 861796856240
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail25,360 miles1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 25,360 miles
- Test number
- 384884456439
- FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Questions about LD53 VEH
- Does LD53 VEH currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LD53 VEH expired on 6 Aug 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LD53 VEH?
- The MOT on LD53 VEH expired on 6 Aug 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LD53 VEH done?
- LD53 VEH was recorded at 121,225 miles at its MOT on 7 Aug 2024, an average of 5,354 miles a year.
- Has LD53 VEH ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LD53 VEH has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Jun 2024.
- Has the mileage on LD53 VEH 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 VEH find?
- LD53 VEH passed its latest MOT on 7 Aug 2024 with 2 minor defects and 7 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front pipes corroded, and 6 more.
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