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Land Rover Defender

Grey · Diesel · 2003 · 2,500 cc

LE53 KLLMOT history

LE53 KLL is a grey diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 8 Oct 2003. Its MOT is valid until 26 Jun 2027 and it has passed 2 of 4 MOT tests, with 320,416 km recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jun 2026.

LE53 KLL grey Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 26 Jun 2027
Mileage
320,416 km
At MOT on 27 Jun 2026
MOT tests
4
2 passed · 2 failed
Per year
77 km
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LE53 KLL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,500 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
8 Oct 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LE53 KLL was last recorded at 320,416 km on 27 Jun 2026, 0 km more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jun 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
320,416 km · 17 Jun 2026
Between the last two tests
0 km
Average per year
77 km

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 320,416 km
  • 2025 – 320,290 km
  • 2024 – 320,273 km

What the latest MOT found

Pass320,416 km
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside door handle damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

4 tests since 19 Aug 2024, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass320,416 km5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    320,416 km
    Test number
    651242373597
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Fail320,416 km (+126)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    320,416 km
    Test number
    151048201280
    • MajorFuel system component leaking fuel tank area (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Pass320,290 km (+17)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    320,290 km
    Test number
    914414061150
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside door handle damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail320,273 km11 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    320,273 km
    Test number
    719191111218
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective temp cap =push fit (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength chassis holed by spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (4.5.4 (a))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorSteering linkage ball joint has excessive play steering box drop arm ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front outrigger holed
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside door handle damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material attention required (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Questions about LE53 KLL

Does LE53 KLL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LE53 KLL is valid until 26 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on LE53 KLL?
The MOT on LE53 KLL is valid until 26 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LE53 KLL done?
LE53 KLL was recorded at 320,416 km at its MOT on 27 Jun 2026, an average of 77 km a year.
Has LE53 KLL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LE53 KLL has failed 2 of its 4 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on LE53 KLL 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 KLL find?
LE53 KLL passed its latest MOT on 27 Jun 2026 with 5 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both; nearside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm; offside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm, and 2 more.

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