Land Rover Defender
Grey · Diesel · 2003 · 2,492 cc
LS53 CBXMOT history
LS53 CBX is a grey diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 29 Nov 2003. Its MOT is valid until 23 Apr 2027 and it has passed 22 of 26 MOT tests, with 140,446 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 23 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 140,446 mi
- At MOT on 24 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 26
- 22 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 4,872 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LS53 CBX
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,492 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 29 Nov 2003
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 23 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 24 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LS53 CBX was last recorded at 140,446 miles on 24 Apr 2026, 1,893 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Feb 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 138,553 miles · 5 Feb 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1,893 miles
- Average per year
- 4,872 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 140,446 miles
- 2025 – 138,553 miles
- 2024 – 138,029 miles
- 2023 – 137,309 miles
- 2022 – 136,939 miles
- 2021 – 135,829 miles
- 2020 – 135,165 miles
- 2019 – 133,982 miles
- 2018 – 132,821 miles
- 2017 – 130,249 miles
- 2016 – 130,233 miles
- 2015 – 126,144 miles
- 2014 – 123,308 miles
- 2013 – 120,555 miles
- 2012 – 119,515 miles
- 2011 – 113,692 miles
- 2010 – 89,433 miles
- 2009 – 78,808 miles
- 2008 – 66,458 miles
- 2007 – 55,676 miles
- 2006 – 45,761 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass140,446 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Oil leak
Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2017
Ball joint has slight play Steering box drop arm ball joint (2.2.B.1f)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017
Undertrays fitted
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017
Full MOT history
26 tests since 17 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass140,446 miles (+1,893)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 140,446 miles
- Test number
- 947995230703
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass138,553 miles (+524)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 138,553 miles
- Test number
- 333126220129
- AdvisoryUnderside corrosion to suspension
Pass138,029 miles (+720)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 138,029 miles
- Test number
- 107378409940
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass137,309 miles (+370)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 137,309 miles
- Test number
- 569050154748
- AdvisoryUnderside corrosion
Pass136,939 miles (+1,110)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 136,939 miles
- Test number
- 582672001564
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass135,829 miles (+664)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 135,829 miles
- Test number
- 344331657802
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass135,165 miles (+1,183)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 135,165 miles
- Test number
- 495269358203
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass133,982 miles (+1,161)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 133,982 miles
- Test number
- 386298471761
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass132,821 miles (+2,572)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 132,821 miles
- Test number
- 548470818092
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass130,249 miles (+16)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 130,249 miles
- Test number
- 560570714915
- AdvisoryBall joint has slight play Steering box drop arm ball joint (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryUndertrays fitted
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Fail130,233 miles (+4,089)6 failures1 repaired8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 130,233 miles
- Test number
- 435146989780
- FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- FailureBrake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
- FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureTrailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- AdvisoryBall joint has slight play Steering box drop arm ball joint (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryUndertrays fitted
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass126,144 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 126,144 miles
- Test number
- 667781811814
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass126,144 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 126,144 miles
- Test number
- 761261145517
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail126,144 miles (+1,105)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 126,144 miles
- Test number
- 843113722665
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Pass125,039 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 125,039 miles
- Test number
- 718941262431
- AdvisoryOil leak
Fail125,039 miles (+1,731)3 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 125,039 miles
- Test number
- 549849685529
- FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases cenntre exhaust box (7.1.2)
- FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
- FailureOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass123,308 miles (+2,753)5 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 123,308 miles
- Test number
- 369030914382
- AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteOil leak
Fail120,555 miles2 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 120,555 miles
- Test number
- 435206713434
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass120,555 miles (+1,040)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 120,555 miles
- Test number
- 455216613407
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass119,515 miles (+5,823)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 119,515 miles
- Test number
- 606161932309
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass113,692 miles (+24,259)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 113,692 miles
- Test number
- 839752031314
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass89,433 miles (+10,625)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 89,433 miles
- Test number
- 611149710394
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass78,808 miles (+12,350)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2010
- Odometer
- 78,808 miles
- Test number
- 170399429367
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass66,458 miles (+10,782)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2009
- Odometer
- 66,458 miles
- Test number
- 833835118352
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass55,676 miles (+9,915)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2008
- Odometer
- 55,676 miles
- Test number
- 930039917391
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass45,761 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2007
- Odometer
- 45,761 miles
- Test number
- 684141126339
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LS53 CBX
- Does LS53 CBX currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS53 CBX is valid until 23 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LS53 CBX?
- The MOT on LS53 CBX is valid until 23 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LS53 CBX done?
- LS53 CBX was recorded at 140,446 miles at its MOT on 24 Apr 2026, an average of 4,872 miles a year.
- Has LS53 CBX ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LS53 CBX has failed 4 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Dec 2016.
- Has the mileage on LS53 CBX 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 LS53 CBX find?
- LS53 CBX passed its latest MOT on 24 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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