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Lexus SC430

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 4,293 cc

LR53 VRMMOT history

LR53 VRM is a black petrol Lexus SC430 first used on 30 Sept 2003. Its MOT is valid until 8 Sept 2027 and it has passed 20 of 23 MOT tests, with 69,140 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 8 Sept 2027
Mileage
69,140 mi
At MOT on 11 Aug 2026
MOT tests
23
20 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,736 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR53 VRM
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Lexus
Model
SC430
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,293 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
30 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR53 VRM was last recorded at 69,140 miles on 11 Aug 2026, 1,229 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
67,911 miles · 9 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
1,229 miles
Average per year
2,736 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 69,140 miles
  • 2025 – 67,911 miles
  • 2023 – 63,367 miles
  • 2021 – 58,893 miles
  • 2020 – 57,229 miles
  • 2019 – 55,815 miles
  • 2018 – 53,349 miles
  • 2017 – 50,728 miles
  • 2016 – 46,091 miles
  • 2015 – 43,068 miles
  • 2014 – 40,383 miles
  • 2013 – 37,589 miles
  • 2012 – 37,252 miles
  • 2011 – 35,230 miles
  • 2010 – 32,284 miles
  • 2009 – 27,751 miles
  • 2008 – 23,162 miles
  • 2007 – 18,303 miles
  • 2006 – 14,818 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass69,140 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

23 tests since 2 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass69,140 miles (+1,229)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    69,140 miles
    Test number
    812396520767

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass67,911 miles (+4,544)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    67,911 miles
    Test number
    995380237059
    • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  3. Pass63,367 miles (+2,862)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    63,367 miles
    Test number
    403654551670
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass60,505 miles (+1,612)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    60,505 miles
    Test number
    150114523910
    • AdvisoryFront Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass58,893 miles2 minor
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    58,893 miles
    Test number
    253823925296
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  6. Fail58,893 miles (+1,664)1 major2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,893 miles
    Test number
    536939526646
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  7. Pass57,229 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    57,229 miles
    Test number
    660167734859

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail57,229 miles (+1,414)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,229 miles
    Test number
    648296827918
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

  9. Pass55,815 miles (+2,466)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    55,815 miles
    Test number
    213084170819
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  10. Pass53,349 miles (+2,621)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    53,349 miles
    Test number
    867306905673

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass50,728 miles (+4,637)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    50,728 miles
    Test number
    340854161914
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  12. Pass46,091 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    46,091 miles
    Test number
    522140596431

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail46,090 miles (+3,022)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,090 miles
    Test number
    867299988042
    • FailureHeadlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
    • FailureTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  14. Pass43,068 miles (+2,685)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    43,068 miles
    Test number
    611690671090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass40,383 miles (+2,794)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    40,383 miles
    Test number
    508808594210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass37,589 miles (+337)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    37,589 miles
    Test number
    356815073220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass37,252 miles (+2,022)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    37,252 miles
    Test number
    586229362209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass35,230 miles (+2,946)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    35,230 miles
    Test number
    627747071254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass32,284 miles (+4,533)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    32,284 miles
    Test number
    500338150296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass27,751 miles (+4,589)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    27,751 miles
    Test number
    443032859237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass23,162 miles (+4,859)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    23,162 miles
    Test number
    361114378499
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  22. Pass18,303 miles (+3,485)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    18,303 miles
    Test number
    961982777244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass14,818 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    14,818 miles
    Test number
    673575876288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR53 VRM

Does LR53 VRM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR53 VRM is valid until 8 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR53 VRM?
The MOT on LR53 VRM is valid until 8 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR53 VRM done?
LR53 VRM was recorded at 69,140 miles at its MOT on 11 Aug 2026, an average of 2,736 miles a year.
Has LR53 VRM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR53 VRM has failed 3 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Oct 2021.
Has the mileage on LR53 VRM 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 VRM find?
LR53 VRM passed its latest MOT on 11 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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