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Renault Megane

Grey · Petrol · 2004 · 1,998 cc

LM53 RXTMOT history

LM53 RXT is a grey petrol Renault Megane first used on 28 Jan 2004. Its MOT is valid until 12 Sept 2027 and it has passed 20 of 35 MOT tests, with 114,591 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Sept 2026.

LM53 RXT grey Renault Megane – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Renault Megane, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 12 Sept 2027
Mileage
114,591 mi
At MOT on 2 Sept 2026
MOT tests
35
20 passed · 15 failed
Per year
5,081 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM53 RXT
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Renault
Model
Megane
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
28 Jan 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM53 RXT was last recorded at 114,591 miles on 2 Sept 2026, 3,505 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
111,086 miles · 11 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
3,505 miles
Average per year
5,081 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 114,591 miles
  • 2025 – 111,086 miles
  • 2024 – 106,624 miles
  • 2023 – 101,101 miles
  • 2022 – 95,728 miles
  • 2021 – 90,395 miles
  • 2020 – 82,303 miles
  • 2019 – 78,110 miles
  • 2018 – 72,590 miles
  • 2017 – 67,801 miles
  • 2016 – 61,426 miles
  • 2015 – 54,185 miles
  • 2014 – 47,661 miles
  • 2013 – 45,311 miles
  • 2012 – 43,177 miles
  • 2011 – 40,502 miles
  • 2010 – 32,899 miles
  • 2009 – 26,177 miles
  • 2008 – 20,868 miles
  • 2007 – 14,871 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass114,591 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2025

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

35 tests since 16 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass114,591 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    114,591 miles
    Test number
    149810112540
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Fail114,591 miles (+3,505)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,591 miles
    Test number
    174343758570
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass111,086 miles (+44)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    111,086 miles
    Test number
    888777568783
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail111,042 miles (+56)3 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,042 miles
    Test number
    840798800756
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail110,986 miles3 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,986 miles
    Test number
    359748911283
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect headlamp not secure (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low due to adjusters not working no up or down movement (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront bumper damage
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre size 205/55/R16 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre size 205/55/R16 (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail110,943 miles (+4,319)3 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,943 miles
    Test number
    117331707956
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect headlamp not secure (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low due to adjusters not working no up or down movement (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront bumper damage
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre size 205/55/R16 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre size 205/55/R16 (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass106,624 miles (+5,523)3 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    106,624 miles
    Test number
    692981521694
    • MinorNearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryDriver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  8. Pass101,101 miles (+5,373)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    101,101 miles
    Test number
    322910698145
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryHandbrake stiff in operation

  9. Pass95,728 miles (+158)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    95,728 miles
    Test number
    435224470164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail95,570 miles (+5,175)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,570 miles
    Test number
    796571027459
    • MajorDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction hanging from mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  11. Pass90,395 miles (+8,092)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    90,395 miles
    Test number
    347547117445
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  12. Pass82,303 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    82,303 miles
    Test number
    676039092518

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail82,303 miles (+4,193)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,303 miles
    Test number
    765233923790
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  14. Pass78,110 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    78,110 miles
    Test number
    701694803077
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  15. Fail78,110 miles (+5,520)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,110 miles
    Test number
    699159676552
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  16. Pass72,590 miles (+41)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    72,590 miles
    Test number
    374224767202
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  17. Fail72,549 miles (+4,748)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,549 miles
    Test number
    477865205710
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  18. Pass67,801 miles (+27)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    67,801 miles
    Test number
    950294668458

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail67,774 miles (+62)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,774 miles
    Test number
    602199242863
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Fail67,712 miles (+6,286)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,712 miles
    Test number
    830084371408
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  21. Pass61,426 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2017
    Odometer
    61,426 miles
    Test number
    935149881369

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail61,426 miles (+7,241)1 dangerous5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,426 miles
    Test number
    164212326458
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid pump not working. (8.2.3)

  23. Pass54,185 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2016
    Odometer
    54,185 miles
    Test number
    645458825104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail54,185 miles (+6,524)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,185 miles
    Test number
    325358925110
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  25. Pass47,661 miles (+2,350)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2015
    Odometer
    47,661 miles
    Test number
    986776504118
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  26. Pass45,311 miles (+2,134)1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2014
    Odometer
    45,311 miles
    Test number
    748529093067
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on inside edge

  27. Pass43,177 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2013
    Odometer
    43,177 miles
    Test number
    529509202165
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  28. Fail43,175 miles (+2,673)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,175 miles
    Test number
    579869102104
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  29. Pass40,502 miles (+7,603)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2012
    Odometer
    40,502 miles
    Test number
    668079021186
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  30. Pass32,899 miles (+6,722)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    32,899 miles
    Test number
    891011060064
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  31. Pass26,177 miles (+5,309)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    26,177 miles
    Test number
    804915569090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Fail20,868 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,868 miles
    Test number
    222991978076
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  33. Pass20,868 miles (+5,997)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    20,868 miles
    Test number
    710851278052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  34. Pass14,871 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    14,871 miles
    Test number
    172986817452

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  35. Fail14,871 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,871 miles
    Test number
    850866917075
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Questions about LM53 RXT

Does LM53 RXT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM53 RXT is valid until 12 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM53 RXT?
The MOT on LM53 RXT is valid until 12 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM53 RXT done?
LM53 RXT was recorded at 114,591 miles at its MOT on 2 Sept 2026, an average of 5,081 miles a year.
Has LM53 RXT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM53 RXT has failed 15 of its 35 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on LM53 RXT 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 LM53 RXT find?
LM53 RXT passed its latest MOT on 2 Sept 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear coil spring corroded; offside rear coil spring corroded.

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