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Green · Petrol · 2003 · 2,496 cc

LR53 VBAMOT history

LR53 VBA is a green petrol Jaguar S-Type first used on 26 Sept 2003. Its MOT is valid until 28 Jan 2027 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 99,530 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 28 Jan 2027
Mileage
99,530 mi
At MOT on 29 Jan 2026
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,782 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR53 VBA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Jaguar
Model
S-Type
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,496 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
26 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR53 VBA was last recorded at 99,530 miles on 29 Jan 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
99,528 miles · 12 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
3,782 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 99,530 miles
  • 2025 – 95,651 miles
  • 2024 – 91,368 miles
  • 2023 – 89,645 miles
  • 2022 – 86,450 miles
  • 2021 – 85,370 miles
  • 2020 – 84,894 miles
  • 2019 – 81,580 miles
  • 2018 – 76,831 miles
  • 2017 – 75,145 miles
  • 2016 – 74,551 miles
  • 2015 – 71,139 miles
  • 2014 – 61,909 miles
  • 2013 – 55,257 miles
  • 2012 – 51,126 miles
  • 2011 – 45,693 miles
  • 2010 – 41,374 miles
  • 2009 – 37,708 miles
  • 2008 – 32,907 miles
  • 2007 – 27,920 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass99,530 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Offside Front Coolant leak around the radiator area

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front brake discs and pads worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front lower arm ball joint slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Rear shock lower bush slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Rear brake pads and discs worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

26 tests since 23 Feb 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass99,530 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    99,530 miles
    Test number
    551704572116
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail99,528 miles (+3,877)1 dangerous3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,528 miles
    Test number
    443801264042
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorFront Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass95,651 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    95,651 miles
    Test number
    426381620244
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension parts corroded

  4. Fail95,651 miles (+4,283)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,651 miles
    Test number
    517788161349
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension parts corroded

  5. Pass91,368 miles (+1,723)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    91,368 miles
    Test number
    884279737984
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under front floorpan (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive belly pan fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnable to inspect remainder of brake pipes due to full length floor pans fitted

  6. Pass89,645 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    89,645 miles
    Test number
    475031311139
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coolant leak around the radiator area

  7. Fail89,645 miles (+3,195)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,645 miles
    Test number
    290123308822
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits EML on (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coolant leak around the radiator area

  8. Pass86,450 miles (+1,080)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    86,450 miles
    Test number
    967585568890
    • AdvisoryFront wipers slightly smeary
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs corroded

  9. Pass85,370 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    85,370 miles
    Test number
    237394155401
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail85,368 miles (+474)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,368 miles
    Test number
    985298464571
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass84,894 miles (+3,314)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    84,894 miles
    Test number
    799463429124
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs corroded and WORN

  12. Pass81,580 miles (+4,749)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    81,580 miles
    Test number
    995259041547
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  13. Pass76,831 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    76,831 miles
    Test number
    395783159033
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs and pads worn
    • AdvisoryNearside Front lower arm ball joint slight play
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear shock lower bush slight play
    • AdvisoryRear brake pads and discs worn

  14. Fail76,831 miles (+1,686)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,831 miles
    Test number
    990609758683
    • FailureNearside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs and pads worn
    • AdvisoryNearside Front lower arm ball joint slight play
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear shock lower bush slight play
    • AdvisoryRear brake pads and discs worn

  15. Pass75,145 miles (+594)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    75,145 miles
    Test number
    471592869904
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted obscuring parts

  16. Pass74,551 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    74,551 miles
    Test number
    149751538685

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail74,551 miles (+3,412)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,551 miles
    Test number
    714641091715
    • FailureNearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

  18. Pass71,139 miles (+9,230)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    71,139 miles
    Test number
    956875265074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass61,909 miles (+6,652)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    61,909 miles
    Test number
    487189954098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass55,257 miles (+4,131)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    55,257 miles
    Test number
    845474663070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass51,126 miles (+5,433)1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    51,126 miles
    Test number
    436989962099
    • NoteOSR brake pad getting low

  22. Pass45,693 miles (+4,319)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    45,693 miles
    Test number
    487746461090
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  23. Pass41,374 miles (+3,666)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    41,374 miles
    Test number
    140963360497

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass37,708 miles (+4,801)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    37,708 miles
    Test number
    490599369088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass32,907 miles (+4,987)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    32,907 miles
    Test number
    112501878074
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass27,920 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    27,920 miles
    Test number
    223794057089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR53 VBA

Does LR53 VBA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR53 VBA is valid until 28 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR53 VBA?
The MOT on LR53 VBA is valid until 28 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR53 VBA done?
LR53 VBA was recorded at 99,530 miles at its MOT on 29 Jan 2026, an average of 3,782 miles a year.
Has LR53 VBA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR53 VBA has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LR53 VBA 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 VBA find?
LR53 VBA passed its latest MOT on 29 Jan 2026 with 3 advisories: front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.

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