Land Rover Defender
White · Diesel · 2003 · 2,495 cc
LE53 HWNMOT history
LE53 HWN is a white diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 25 Nov 2003. Its MOT expired on 29 Aug 2026 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 174,867 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Aug 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 29 Aug 2026
- Mileage
- 174,867 mi
- At MOT on 21 Aug 2025
- MOT tests
- 27
- 19 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 7,066 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LE53 HWN
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,495 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 25 Nov 2003
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 29 Aug 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 21 Aug 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LE53 HWN was last recorded at 174,867 miles on 21 Aug 2025, 16,608 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Aug 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 158,259 miles · 15 Aug 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 16,608 miles
- Average per year
- 7,066 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 174,867 miles
- 2024 – 158,259 miles
- 2023 – 150,898 miles
- 2022 – 150,839 miles
- 2021 – 142,603 miles
- 2020 – 140,897 miles
- 2018 – 140,048 miles
- 2017 – 139,258 miles
- 2016 – 138,075 miles
- 2015 – 135,099 miles
- 2014 – 131,367 miles
- 2013 – 127,169 miles
- 2012 – 117,267 miles
- 2011 – 106,169 miles
- 2010 – 89,275 miles
- 2009 – 76,774 miles
- 2008 – 63,062 miles
- 2007 – 51,468 miles
- 2006 – 42,369 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass174,867 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryFront Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed both sides (7.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner door trim loose
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gear box and front dif (8.4.1 (a) (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 Headlamp reflector slightly defective
Minor2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Front hub grease leaking
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement perisahed
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Front and rear dif leaking
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Marks in n/s seat belt
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
27 tests since 20 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass174,867 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 174,867 miles
- Test number
- 603064100587
- AdvisoryFront Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed both sides (7.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner door trim loose
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gear box and front dif (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail174,867 miles (+16,608)1 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 174,867 miles
- Test number
- 475871222875
- Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed both sides (7.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner door trim loose
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gear box and front dif (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass158,259 miles (+13)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 158,259 miles
- Test number
- 954674785302
- MinorNearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front hub grease leaking
- AdvisorySuspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement perisahed (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront and rear dif leaking
Fail158,246 miles (+7,348)1 dangerous2 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 158,246 miles
- Test number
- 608477968494
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure spare fitted (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt on axle (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front hub grease leaking
- AdvisorySuspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement perisahed (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront and rear dif leaking
Pass150,898 miles (+1)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 150,898 miles
- Test number
- 563840258681
- AdvisoryMarks in n/s seat belt
Fail150,897 miles (+58)4 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 150,897 miles
- Test number
- 304758189849
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Front (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rear (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear 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))
- AdvisoryMarks in n/s seat belt
Pass150,839 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 150,839 miles
- Test number
- 578110255471
- AdvisoryBoth front track rod end gaiters split.
- AdvisoryO/s/f swivel sphere worn and leaking.
Fail150,839 miles (+8,236)1 major2 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 150,839 miles
- Test number
- 274423049179
- MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryBoth front track rod end gaiters split.
- AdvisoryO/s/f swivel sphere worn and leaking.
Pass142,603 miles (+27)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 142,603 miles
- Test number
- 304396023015
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wing damaged
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wing damaged around indicator repeater
- AdvisoryOffside Seat belt slightly damaged Receiver outer casing missing (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Fail142,576 miles (+1,679)9 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 142,576 miles
- Test number
- 911458693428
- MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorDrag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- MajorFront Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn radius arms n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorLower Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play to box (2.2.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))
- MajorRear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced crossmember n/s and o/s (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front swivel housing severly deteriorated and corroded and has seepage
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear propshaft joint worn
- AdvisoryCentre silencer has been removed
- AdvisoryDamage to body work n/s and o/s
Pass140,897 miles (+849)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 140,897 miles
- Test number
- 159773995728
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass140,048 miles (+790)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- 140,048 miles
- Test number
- 655529848374
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt buckle slight damage
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass139,258 miles (+1,183)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 139,258 miles
- Test number
- 781013625214
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass138,075 miles (+2,976)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 138,075 miles
- Test number
- 975795077691
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass135,099 miles (+3,732)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 135,099 miles
- Test number
- 981936094946
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass131,367 miles (+4,198)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 131,367 miles
- Test number
- 128544414379
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass127,169 miles (+9,902)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 127,169 miles
- Test number
- 606501133333
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass117,267 miles (+11,098)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 117,267 miles
- Test number
- 836944612382
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass106,169 miles1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 106,169 miles
- Test number
- 527773231335
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- NoteFront wiper blades splitting
Fail106,169 miles (+16,894)4 failures2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 106,169 miles
- Test number
- 147168221356
- FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
- FailureNearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
- FailureOffside Front Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- NoteFront wiper blades splitting
Pass89,275 miles (+12,501)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 89,275 miles
- Test number
- 490454510408
- AdvisoryNearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Pass76,774 miles (+13,712)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2010
- Odometer
- 76,774 miles
- Test number
- 363362729337
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Fail63,062 miles3 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 63,062 miles
- Test number
- 203510938348
- Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Pass63,062 miles (+11,594)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2009
- Odometer
- 63,062 miles
- Test number
- 562410438357
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass51,468 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2008
- Odometer
- 51,468 miles
- Test number
- 113650937339
- NoteOil leak
Fail51,468 miles (+9,099)1 failure1 repaired1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 51,468 miles
- Test number
- 454087527433
- FailureOffside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
- Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- NoteOil leak
Pass42,369 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2007
- Odometer
- 42,369 miles
- Test number
- 992234026315
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Questions about LE53 HWN
- Does LE53 HWN currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LE53 HWN expired on 29 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LE53 HWN?
- The MOT on LE53 HWN expired on 29 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LE53 HWN done?
- LE53 HWN was recorded at 174,867 miles at its MOT on 21 Aug 2025, an average of 7,066 miles a year.
- Has LE53 HWN ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LE53 HWN has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Aug 2025.
- Has the mileage on LE53 HWN 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 HWN find?
- LE53 HWN passed its latest MOT on 21 Aug 2025 with 4 advisories: front axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides; front seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed both sides; nearside front inner door trim loose, and 1 more.
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