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Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver · Diesel · 2003 · 1,870 cc

LE53 GZWMOT history

LE53 GZW is a silver diesel Vauxhall Vivaro first used on 11 Nov 2003. Its MOT expired on 14 Sept 2026 and it has passed 20 of 30 MOT tests, with 219,067 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Sept 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 14 Sept 2026
Mileage
219,067 mi
At MOT on 12 Sept 2025
MOT tests
30
20 passed · 10 failed
Per year
10,555 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LE53 GZW
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Vivaro
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,870 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
11 Nov 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
12 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LE53 GZW was last recorded at 219,067 miles on 12 Sept 2025, 172 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
218,895 miles · 6 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
172 miles
Average per year
10,555 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 219,067 miles
  • 2024 – 218,895 miles
  • 2023 – 217,810 miles
  • 2022 – 214,523 miles
  • 2021 – 206,061 miles
  • 2020 – 199,090 miles
  • 2019 – 176,835 miles
  • 2018 – 167,398 miles
  • 2017 – 161,930 miles
  • 2016 – 146,816 miles
  • 2015 – 97,036 miles
  • 2014 – 89,885 miles
  • 2013 – 79,767 miles
  • 2012 – 72,334 miles
  • 2011 – 62,964 miles
  • 2010 – 54,401 miles
  • 2009 – 45,805 miles
  • 2008 – 36,772 miles
  • 2007 – 28,934 miles
  • 2006 – 20,212 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass219,067 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisorySlight grease leak nearside outer driveshaft gaiter

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.

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear slight damage to reverse lamp

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

  • Ball joint has slight play Both N/S & O/S/F inner rack joints are slightly worn (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

30 tests since 10 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass219,067 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    219,067 miles
    Test number
    255284723833
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight grease leak nearside outer driveshaft gaiter

  2. Fail219,067 miles (+172)4 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    219,067 miles
    Test number
    366461877262
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight grease leak nearside outer driveshaft gaiter

  3. Pass218,895 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    218,895 miles
    Test number
    868759654660
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySmall split offside outer driveshaft gaiter

  4. Fail218,895 miles (+1,085)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    218,895 miles
    Test number
    181999712478
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySmall split offside outer driveshaft gaiter

  5. Pass217,810 miles (+3,287)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    217,810 miles
    Test number
    309609375057
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass214,523 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    214,523 miles
    Test number
    367712991623

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail214,523 miles (+8,462)1 dangerous5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    214,523 miles
    Test number
    541510798606
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorHazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads worn low

  8. Pass206,061 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    206,061 miles
    Test number
    425756815829

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail206,061 miles (+6,971)4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    206,061 miles
    Test number
    257430815661
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  10. Pass199,090 miles (+2)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    199,090 miles
    Test number
    933897865752
    • MinorOffside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear slight damage to reverse lamp

  11. Fail199,088 miles (+22,253)3 dangerous8 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    199,088 miles
    Test number
    362281716073
    • DangerousNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury fog lamp (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear slight damage to reverse lamp

  12. Pass176,835 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    176,835 miles
    Test number
    762450228020
    • AdvisoryOffside Front fog lamp not working
    • AdvisoryOil level on minimum

  13. Fail176,835 miles (+9,437)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,835 miles
    Test number
    524581665431
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb not located in reflector (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front fog lamp not working
    • AdvisoryOil level on minimum

  14. Pass167,398 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    167,398 miles
    Test number
    893260250768

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail167,398 miles (+5,468)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,398 miles
    Test number
    839013014001
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement Hand Brake (1.1.15 (e))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  16. Pass161,930 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    161,930 miles
    Test number
    454336123168
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Fail161,930 miles (+15,114)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,930 miles
    Test number
    745227286632
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass146,816 miles (+49,780)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    146,816 miles
    Test number
    824402886336
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass97,036 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    97,036 miles
    Test number
    232112261664
    • AdvisoryBall joint has slight play Both N/S & O/S/F inner rack joints are slightly worn (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front & rear brake discs are corroded & worn on the inner face of the disc (3.5.1i)

  20. Fail97,035 miles (+7,150)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,035 miles
    Test number
    929105084895
    • FailureCentre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureHazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryBall joint has slight play Both N/S & O/S/F inner rack joints are slightly worn (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front & rear brake discs are corroded & worn on the inner face of the disc (3.5.1i)

  21. Pass89,885 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    89,885 miles
    Test number
    868308584240
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth front tyres have cuts in sidewalls
    • NoteSlight play both steering rack inner joints

  22. Fail89,885 miles (+10,118)1 repaired1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,885 miles
    Test number
    998518884286
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth front tyres have cuts in sidewalls
    • NoteSlight play both steering rack inner joints

  23. Pass79,767 miles (+7,433)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    79,767 miles
    Test number
    307794673460
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  24. Pass72,334 miles (+9,370)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    72,334 miles
    Test number
    148953812368

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass62,964 miles (+8,563)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    62,964 miles
    Test number
    989488281238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass54,401 miles (+8,596)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    54,401 miles
    Test number
    264460610337

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass45,805 miles (+9,033)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    45,805 miles
    Test number
    342875799455

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass36,772 miles (+7,838)1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    36,772 miles
    Test number
    294197698223
    • NoteN/s/f & n/s/r tyres worn low

  29. Pass28,934 miles (+8,722)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    28,934 miles
    Test number
    404043907489

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass20,212 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    20,212 miles
    Test number
    172734016315

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LE53 GZW

Does LE53 GZW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LE53 GZW expired on 14 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LE53 GZW?
The MOT on LE53 GZW expired on 14 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LE53 GZW done?
LE53 GZW was recorded at 219,067 miles at its MOT on 12 Sept 2025, an average of 10,555 miles a year.
Has LE53 GZW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LE53 GZW has failed 10 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on LE53 GZW 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 LE53 GZW find?
LE53 GZW passed its latest MOT on 12 Sept 2025 with 5 advisories: nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play; offside track rod end ball joint has slight play, and 2 more.

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