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Lexus LS430

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 4,293 cc

LS53 LEXMOT history

LS53 LEX is a blue petrol Lexus LS430 first used on 7 Nov 2003. Its MOT is valid until 10 Dec 2026 and it has passed 20 of 23 MOT tests, with 97,527 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 10 Dec 2026
Mileage
97,527 mi
At MOT on 8 Dec 2025
MOT tests
23
20 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,291 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS53 LEX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Lexus
Model
LS430
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,293 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
7 Nov 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
8 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS53 LEX was last recorded at 97,527 miles on 8 Dec 2025, 653 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
96,874 miles · 22 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
653 miles
Average per year
3,291 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 97,527 miles
  • 2024 – 96,874 miles
  • 2023 – 96,288 miles
  • 2022 – 95,779 miles
  • 2021 – 95,373 miles
  • 2020 – 95,074 miles
  • 2019 – 93,973 miles
  • 2018 – 92,809 miles
  • 2017 – 91,594 miles
  • 2016 – 90,352 miles
  • 2015 – 81,094 miles
  • 2014 – 78,458 miles
  • 2013 – 70,520 miles
  • 2012 – 63,275 miles
  • 2011 – 58,801 miles
  • 2010 – 55,576 miles
  • 2009 – 51,825 miles
  • 2008 – 47,256 miles
  • 2007 – 41,368 miles
  • 2006 – 34,724 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass97,527 miles
  • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective Both side (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorFront Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both side (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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 Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2019

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2014

Full MOT history

23 tests since 7 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass97,527 miles (+653)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    97,527 miles
    Test number
    866585542007
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective Both side (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorFront Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both side (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass96,874 miles (+586)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    96,874 miles
    Test number
    563372732800
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))

  3. Pass96,288 miles (+509)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    96,288 miles
    Test number
    893969975481
    • MinorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All, front/rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass95,779 miles (+406)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    95,779 miles
    Test number
    202565144195
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass95,373 miles (+299)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    95,373 miles
    Test number
    932250508929
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  6. Pass95,074 miles (+1,101)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    95,074 miles
    Test number
    368064471249
    • MinorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  7. Pass93,973 miles (+1,164)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    93,973 miles
    Test number
    475317014802
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

  8. Pass92,809 miles (+1,215)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    92,809 miles
    Test number
    494592262881
    • AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  9. Pass91,594 miles (+1,242)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    91,594 miles
    Test number
    448233641647

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass90,352 miles (+9,258)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    90,352 miles
    Test number
    709711071405
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

  11. Pass81,094 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    81,094 miles
    Test number
    416597543974

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail81,091 miles (+2,633)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,091 miles
    Test number
    713059134799
    • FailureTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

  13. Pass78,458 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    78,458 miles
    Test number
    447861064253
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  14. Fail78,458 miles (+7,938)5 failures6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,458 miles
    Test number
    477190064248
    • FailureBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  15. Pass70,520 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    70,520 miles
    Test number
    949112163253
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Fail70,520 miles (+7,245)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,520 miles
    Test number
    936931063251
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass63,275 miles (+4,474)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    63,275 miles
    Test number
    236230572259
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass58,801 miles (+3,225)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    58,801 miles
    Test number
    256622091281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass55,576 miles (+3,751)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    55,576 miles
    Test number
    623875580264
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  20. Pass51,825 miles (+4,569)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    51,825 miles
    Test number
    522336689237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass47,256 miles (+5,888)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    47,256 miles
    Test number
    832468188246
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  22. Pass41,368 miles (+6,644)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    41,368 miles
    Test number
    333998297203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass34,724 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    34,724 miles
    Test number
    583421116333

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS53 LEX

Does LS53 LEX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS53 LEX is valid until 10 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LS53 LEX?
The MOT on LS53 LEX is valid until 10 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS53 LEX done?
LS53 LEX was recorded at 97,527 miles at its MOT on 8 Dec 2025, an average of 3,291 miles a year.
Has LS53 LEX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS53 LEX has failed 3 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Dec 2015.
Has the mileage on LS53 LEX 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 LEX find?
LS53 LEX passed its latest MOT on 8 Dec 2025 with 2 minor defects and 1 advisory: front headlamp lens slightly defective both side; front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both side; oil leak, but not excessive.

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