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Land Rover Defender

Grey · Diesel · 2003 · 2,495 cc

LE53 HHGMOT history

LE53 HHG is a grey diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Dec 2003. Its MOT expired on 8 Oct 2026 and it has passed 11 of 19 MOT tests, with 241,801 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Oct 2025.

LE53 HHG grey Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Land Rover Defender, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 8 Oct 2026
Mileage
241,801 mi
At MOT on 9 Oct 2025
MOT tests
19
11 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,482 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LE53 HHG
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
31 Dec 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
9 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LE53 HHG was last recorded at 241,801 miles on 9 Oct 2025, 10 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
241,791 miles · 7 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
10 miles
Average per year
4,482 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 241,801 miles
  • 2024 – 239,569 miles
  • 2023 – 237,358 miles
  • 2022 – 232,780 miles
  • 2016 – 201,846 miles
  • 2014 – 189,752 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass241,801 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisorySeat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed both (7.1.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Coil spring corroded all

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Stop lamp(s) all not working

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Front nearside swivel joint leaking

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

19 tests since 27 Feb 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass241,801 miles (+10)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    241,801 miles
    Test number
    126861595021
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySeat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed both (7.1.2 (b))

  2. Fail241,791 miles (+2,222)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    241,791 miles
    Test number
    585576550424
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySeat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed both (7.1.2 (b))

  3. Pass239,569 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    239,569 miles
    Test number
    267964678986

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail239,564 miles (+2,206)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    239,564 miles
    Test number
    692932806959
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass237,358 miles (+4,578)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    237,358 miles
    Test number
    923425962927
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass232,780 miles (+32)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    232,780 miles
    Test number
    470346312574
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Fail232,748 miles2 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    232,748 miles
    Test number
    881835277447
    • DangerousNearside Front Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety hub pivot (8.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass231,421 km (+10)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    231,421 km
    Test number
    963577962570
    • AdvisoryFront nearside swivel joint leaking

  9. Fail231,411 km (+4,413)2 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    231,411 km
    Test number
    805390064898
    • DangerousRear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorDrag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront nearside swivel joint leaking

  10. Pass226,998 km
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    226,998 km
    Test number
    196216802607

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail226,998 km (+6,285)4 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    226,998 km
    Test number
    295677496166
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPossible coolant leak

  12. Pass220,713 km (+4,027)
    MOT expiry
    25 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    220,713 km
    Test number
    974745331423

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass216,686 km (+13,187)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    216,686 km
    Test number
    283097172481
    • AdvisoryFuel cap deteriorated

  14. Pass203,499 km (+1)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    203,499 km
    Test number
    129653222066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail203,498 km4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    203,498 km
    Test number
    421080475803
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play and lower (2.5.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureNearside Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)
    • FailureOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  16. Pass201,846 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    201,846 miles
    Test number
    225747979961

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail201,846 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    201,846 miles
    Test number
    169253479163
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

  18. Pass189,752 km
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    189,752 km
    Test number
    896644364055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail189,752 miles4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    189,752 miles
    Test number
    785558054005
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureHeadlamp switch insecure (1.7.1)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about LE53 HHG

Does LE53 HHG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LE53 HHG expired on 8 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LE53 HHG?
The MOT on LE53 HHG expired on 8 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LE53 HHG done?
LE53 HHG was recorded at 241,801 miles at its MOT on 9 Oct 2025, an average of 4,482 miles a year.
Has LE53 HHG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LE53 HHG has failed 8 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on LE53 HHG 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 HHG find?
LE53 HHG passed its latest MOT on 9 Oct 2025 with 2 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive; seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed both.

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