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Land Rover Defender

Silver · Diesel · 2004 · 2,495 cc

LR53 TDSMOT history

LR53 TDS is a silver diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 1 Mar 2004. Its MOT is valid until 27 Mar 2027 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 201,234 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Mar 2026.

LR53 TDS silver Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Land Rover Defender, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 27 Mar 2027
Mileage
201,234 mi
At MOT on 24 Mar 2026
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
7,616 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR53 TDS
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
1 Mar 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR53 TDS was last recorded at 201,234 miles on 24 Mar 2026, 40 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
201,194 miles · 18 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
40 miles
Average per year
7,616 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 201,234 miles
  • 2025 – 198,621 miles
  • 2024 – 189,021 miles
  • 2023 – 175,051 miles
  • 2022 – 161,287 miles
  • 2020 – 159,216 miles
  • 2019 – 154,491 miles
  • 2018 – 145,693 miles
  • 2017 – 141,418 miles
  • 2016 – 135,486 miles
  • 2015 – 127,555 miles
  • 2014 – 117,643 miles
  • 2013 – 106,553 miles
  • 2012 – 96,455 miles
  • 2011 – 88,979 miles
  • 2010 – 80,674 miles
  • 2009 – 73,112 miles
  • 2008 – 65,791 miles
  • 2007 – 57,002 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass201,234 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryN/s and o/s front seat belt clasps outer casings missingRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryReverse lamp not workingRecorded 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.

  • Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 17%

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged outer casing missing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear bump stop missing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bulk head

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass201,234 miles (+40)1 minor13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    201,234 miles
    Test number
    920273312421
    • MinorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryN/s and o/s front seat belt clasps outer casings missing
    • AdvisoryReverse lamp not working

  2. Fail201,194 miles (+2,573)14 major1 minor13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    201,194 miles
    Test number
    985883172656
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged on brake caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected under wheel arch (4.11 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSteering wheel spokes loose broken away (2.2.1 (c) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryN/s and o/s front seat belt clasps outer casings missing
    • AdvisoryReverse lamp not working

  3. Pass198,621 miles (+9,600)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    198,621 miles
    Test number
    667222252033
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

  4. Pass189,021 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2025
    Odometer
    189,021 miles
    Test number
    542712574557
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Wheel bearing has slight play SWIVEL JOINT ON LIMIT REQUIRES ADJUSTMENT (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  5. Fail189,021 miles (+13,970)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    189,021 miles
    Test number
    532478124648
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high slight movement (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Wheel bearing has slight play SWIVEL JOINT ON LIMIT REQUIRES ADJUSTMENT (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  6. Pass175,051 miles (+13,764)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    175,051 miles
    Test number
    156742033654

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass161,287 miles (+2,071)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    161,287 miles
    Test number
    341457198592

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass159,216 miles1 minor15 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    159,216 miles
    Test number
    469053463352
    • MinorTrack rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 17% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged outer casing missing (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear bump stop missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bulk head (1.1.21 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged outer casing missing (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering arm deformed but serviceable fouling on diff guard (2.1.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has minimal reserve travel
    • AdvisorySteering column noisy

  9. Fail159,216 miles (+4,725)5 major2 minor14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,216 miles
    Test number
    348584251370
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded body pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively stretched trapped by metal pipe (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported caliper pipe (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • MinorTrack rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 17% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged outer casing missing (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear bump stop missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bulk head (1.1.21 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged outer casing missing (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering arm deformed but serviceable fouling on diff guard (2.1.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has minimal reserve travel
    • AdvisorySteering column noisy

  10. Pass154,491 miles (+8,798)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    154,491 miles
    Test number
    342105830682
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  11. Pass145,693 miles (+4,275)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    145,693 miles
    Test number
    124577727103
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass141,418 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    141,418 miles
    Test number
    213025876833
    • AdvisoryExhaust system slightly deteriorated

  13. Fail141,417 miles (+5,931)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,417 miles
    Test number
    408098507463
    • FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust system slightly deteriorated

  14. Pass135,486 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    135,486 miles
    Test number
    155953014575
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Fail135,485 miles (+7,930)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,485 miles
    Test number
    225759171551
    • FailureBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass127,555 miles (+6)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    127,555 miles
    Test number
    599291485110
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Fail127,549 miles (+9,906)2 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,549 miles
    Test number
    298404975165
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Pass117,643 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    117,643 miles
    Test number
    976904474136
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

  19. Fail117,462 miles (+10,909)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,462 miles
    Test number
    299334574415
    • FailureOffside Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

  20. Pass106,553 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    106,553 miles
    Test number
    757330873140
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteNsr tyre perishing
    • NoteOsf tyre perishing

  21. Fail106,553 miles (+10,098)2 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,553 miles
    Test number
    265290373443
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteNsr tyre perishing
    • NoteOsf tyre perishing

  22. Pass96,455 miles (+7,476)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    96,455 miles
    Test number
    565088172165
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Pass88,979 miles (+8,305)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    88,979 miles
    Test number
    266418771150
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront hub seals slightly weeping
    • NoteFuel filter corroded
    • NoteOffside door mirror slightly insecure

  24. Pass80,674 miles (+7,562)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    80,674 miles
    Test number
    163086980144
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront hub seals slightly leaking
    • NoteOffside door mirror insecure

  25. Pass73,112 miles (+29)1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    73,112 miles
    Test number
    433002869115
    • NoteOil leak

  26. Fail73,083 miles (+7,292)7 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,083 miles
    Test number
    761743959122
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteHandbrake close to full adjustment
    • NoteNumberplate bulb out

  27. Pass65,791 miles (+8,789)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    65,791 miles
    Test number
    282834558434
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteOffside front tyre has a cut on the tread

  28. Pass57,002 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    57,002 miles
    Test number
    241996707135
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteDamage to nearside front door.
    • NoteDamage to washer spray unit

Questions about LR53 TDS

Does LR53 TDS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR53 TDS is valid until 27 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR53 TDS?
The MOT on LR53 TDS is valid until 27 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR53 TDS done?
LR53 TDS was recorded at 201,234 miles at its MOT on 24 Mar 2026, an average of 7,616 miles a year.
Has LR53 TDS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR53 TDS has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on LR53 TDS 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 LR53 TDS find?
LR53 TDS passed its latest MOT on 24 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 13 advisories: offside front steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; nearside front seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed; nearside front wheel bearing has slight play, and 11 more.

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