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Ford Explorer

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 4,008 cc

LL53 UBGMOT history

LL53 UBG is a black petrol Ford Explorer first used on 1 Nov 2003. Its MOT is valid until 25 Jun 2027 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 133,577 km recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 25 Jun 2027
Mileage
133,577 km
At MOT on 26 Jun 2026
MOT tests
18
14 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,972 km
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL53 UBG
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Explorer
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,008 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
1 Nov 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL53 UBG was last recorded at 133,577 km on 26 Jun 2026, 189 km more than at the previous MOT on 22 Dec 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
133,388 km · 22 Dec 2022
Between the last two tests
189 km
Average per year
2,972 km

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 133,577 km
  • 2022 – 133,388 km
  • 2020 – 130,659 km
  • 2019 – 130,266 km
  • 2018 – 129,555 km
  • 2016 – 113,873 km
  • 2015 – 107,418 km
  • 2014 – 98,648 km
  • 2011 – 88,542 km
  • 2010 – 87,266 km

What the latest MOT found

Pass133,577 km

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Lower Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface

    Minor3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive transmission

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Rear Lower Oil leak, but not excessive transmission

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

18 tests since 24 Nov 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass133,577 km (+189)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    133,577 km
    Test number
    285810966252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass133,388 km1 minor
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    133,388 km
    Test number
    389508261130
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

  3. Pass82,333 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    82,333 miles
    Test number
    924768505086
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  4. Pass130,659 km (+1)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    130,659 km
    Test number
    908164383552
    • MinorNearside Lower Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective Split ends (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail130,658 km (+392)3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,658 km
    Test number
    484271688495
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Lower Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass130,266 km2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    130,266 km
    Test number
    303505014445
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective headlamp unit cover deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Lower Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside registration plate lamp bulb holder deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail130,266 km (+711)1 repaired2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,266 km
    Test number
    284706189593
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps replaced bulb (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective headlamp unit cover deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Lower Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside registration plate lamp bulb holder deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass129,555 km1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    129,555 km
    Test number
    859463260940
    • AdvisoryCoolant bottle empty

  9. Pass122,961 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    122,961 miles
    Test number
    793367052501

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass113,873 km (+42)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    113,873 km
    Test number
    931279992087
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Fail113,831 km (+6,413)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,831 km
    Test number
    621286331969
    • FailureOffside Power steering component(s) leaking STEERING RACK (2.3.3b)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit STRONG ADVISE ON LEGAL LIMIT (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass107,418 km (+8,770)1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    107,418 km
    Test number
    358070835487
    • NoteOnly 4 seats in used at time of test

  13. Pass98,648 km
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    98,648 km
    Test number
    119900224226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass95,676 miles (+2,291)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    95,676 miles
    Test number
    988702033202
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  15. Pass93,385 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    93,385 miles
    Test number
    917676032223
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  16. Pass88,542 km (+1,276)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    88,542 km
    Test number
    557254541215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass87,266 km3 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    87,266 km
    Test number
    433528420427
    • NoteAreas of both front brake discs corroded on inside surfaces, though not to excess, nor effecting braking efficiencey
    • NoteAreas of exhaust system corroded, but not to excess
    • NoteNearside bumper reflector has a part of it missing, though remainder in good reflecive order

  18. Fail87,253 km1 failure3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,253 km
    Test number
    191698020383
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • NoteAreas of both front brake discs corroded on inside surfaces, though not to excess, nor effecting braking efficiencey
    • NoteAreas of exhaust system corroded, but not to excess
    • NoteNearside bumper reflector has a part of it missing, though remainder in good reflecive order

Questions about LL53 UBG

Does LL53 UBG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL53 UBG is valid until 25 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on LL53 UBG?
The MOT on LL53 UBG is valid until 25 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL53 UBG done?
LL53 UBG was recorded at 133,577 km at its MOT on 26 Jun 2026, an average of 2,972 km a year.
Has LL53 UBG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL53 UBG has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Sept 2020.
Has the mileage on LL53 UBG 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 LL53 UBG find?
LL53 UBG passed its latest MOT on 26 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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