MG TF
Grey · Petrol · 2003 · 1,796 cc
LD53 WUVMOT history
LD53 WUV is a grey petrol MG TF first used on 30 Sept 2003. Its MOT is valid until 21 Jan 2027 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 83,475 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 21 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 83,475 mi
- At MOT on 22 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 28
- 20 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 2,947 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LD53 WUV
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- MG
- Model
- TF
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,796 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 30 Sept 2003
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 21 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 22 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LD53 WUV was last recorded at 83,475 miles on 22 Jan 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jan 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 83,474 miles · 20 Jan 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 1 miles
- Average per year
- 2,947 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 83,475 miles
- 2025 – 82,591 miles
- 2024 – 82,578 miles
- 2023 – 81,048 miles
- 2022 – 79,050 miles
- 2021 – 76,661 miles
- 2020 – 74,086 miles
- 2019 – 70,625 miles
- 2018 – 66,213 miles
- 2017 – 62,091 miles
- 2016 – 58,134 miles
- 2015 – 55,571 miles
- 2014 – 52,822 miles
- 2013 – 49,961 miles
- 2012 – 46,219 miles
- 2011 – 43,725 miles
- 2010 – 38,769 miles
- 2009 – 35,739 miles
- 2007 – 33,462 miles
- 2006 – 26,329 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass83,475 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))Recorded 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.
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play
Major2 MOTs, 2021–2026
Nearside Front metal brake pipe slightly pitted
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Rear metal brake pipes slightly pitted
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) at steering rack inner joint.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Full MOT history
28 tests since 1 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass83,475 miles (+1)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 83,475 miles
- Test number
- 547266410094
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Fail83,474 miles (+883)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 83,474 miles
- Test number
- 569846548827
- DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Pass82,591 miles (+13)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 82,591 miles
- Test number
- 433644649018
- AdvisoryNearside Front metal brake pipe slightly pitted
- AdvisoryRear metal brake pipes slightly pitted
Fail82,578 miles (+1,530)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 82,578 miles
- Test number
- 271760003990
- MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength side of subframe corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced centre outer sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front metal brake pipe slightly pitted
- AdvisoryRear metal brake pipes slightly pitted
Pass81,048 miles (+1,998)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 81,048 miles
- Test number
- 497954685818
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass79,050 miles (+91)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 79,050 miles
- Test number
- 817828061520
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Fail78,959 miles (+2,298)3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 78,959 miles
- Test number
- 324216896971
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength outer sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength outer sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass76,661 miles (+81)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 76,661 miles
- Test number
- 217172837880
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Fail76,580 miles (+2,494)2 dangerous2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 76,580 miles
- Test number
- 177950029769
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn on inner edge of tyre ttreads. (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill area. (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Pass74,086 miles (+3,461)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 74,086 miles
- Test number
- 158108780594
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass70,625 miles (+49)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 70,625 miles
- Test number
- 629874931490
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) at steering rack inner joint.
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) at steering rack inner joint.
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail70,576 miles (+4,363)1 dangerous4 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 70,576 miles
- Test number
- 814700961558
- DangerousNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner floor corroded at rear subframe area. (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
- MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle 26% imbalance. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) at steering rack inner joint.
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) at steering rack inner joint.
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass66,213 miles (+37)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 66,213 miles
- Test number
- 278562347387
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has slight leak
Fail66,176 miles (+4,085)5 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 66,176 miles
- Test number
- 762138026999
- MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has slight leak
Pass62,091 miles (+3,957)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 62,091 miles
- Test number
- 214658756042
- AdvisoryRear very slight play at hubs
Pass58,134 miles7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 58,134 miles
- Test number
- 885191120065
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front tyre perished
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Fail58,134 miles (+2,563)4 failures7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 58,134 miles
- Test number
- 485718472044
- FailureCentral Brake pipe excessively corroded front/rear in clips (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front tyre perished
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Pass55,571 miles (+2,749)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 55,571 miles
- Test number
- 247627421159
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass52,822 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 52,822 miles
- Test number
- 746475544361
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fail52,822 miles (+2,861)4 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 52,822 miles
- Test number
- 616745344318
- FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass49,961 miles (+3,742)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 49,961 miles
- Test number
- 985366843341
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass46,219 miles (+2,494)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 46,219 miles
- Test number
- 646774752330
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteOil leak
Pass43,725 miles (+2,491)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 43,725 miles
- Test number
- 759180551377
- AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteN/s front tyre slightly cracked on the sidewall
Pass41,234 miles (+2,465)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 41,234 miles
- Test number
- 806245301021
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass38,769 miles (+3,030)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jan 2011
- Odometer
- 38,769 miles
- Test number
- 444427300051
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass35,739 miles (+2,277)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jan 2010
- Odometer
- 35,739 miles
- Test number
- 874747609084
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass33,462 miles (+7,133)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 33,462 miles
- Test number
- 352661277250
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass26,329 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2007
- Odometer
- 26,329 miles
- Test number
- 721944446276
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LD53 WUV
- Does LD53 WUV currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD53 WUV is valid until 21 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LD53 WUV?
- The MOT on LD53 WUV is valid until 21 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LD53 WUV done?
- LD53 WUV was recorded at 83,475 miles at its MOT on 22 Jan 2026, an average of 2,947 miles a year.
- Has LD53 WUV ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LD53 WUV has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jan 2026.
- Has the mileage on LD53 WUV 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 WUV find?
- LD53 WUV passed its latest MOT on 22 Jan 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front lower shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush; nearside front wheel bearing has slight play; offside front lower shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush.
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