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Renault Kangoo

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 1,149 cc

LS53 LMXMOT history

LS53 LMX is a blue petrol Renault Kangoo first used on 13 Dec 2003. Its MOT is valid until 23 Oct 2027 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 167,198 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 23 Oct 2027
Mileage
167,198 mi
At MOT on 13 Oct 2026
MOT tests
29
20 passed · 9 failed
Per year
7,005 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS53 LMX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Renault
Model
Kangoo
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,149 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
13 Dec 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS53 LMX was last recorded at 167,198 miles on 13 Oct 2026, 3,640 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
163,558 miles · 21 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
3,640 miles
Average per year
7,005 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 167,198 miles
  • 2025 – 163,558 miles
  • 2024 – 158,639 miles
  • 2023 – 152,270 miles
  • 2022 – 146,894 miles
  • 2021 – 140,875 miles
  • 2020 – 134,596 miles
  • 2019 – 132,067 miles
  • 2018 – 119,725 miles
  • 2017 – 109,897 miles
  • 2016 – 101,870 miles
  • 2014 – 90,672 miles
  • 2013 – 81,138 miles
  • 2012 – 74,139 miles
  • 2011 – 65,552 miles
  • 2010 – 57,529 miles
  • 2009 – 50,213 miles
  • 2008 – 36,524 miles
  • 2006 – 27,797 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass167,198 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryCorrosion To Underside Components Including Suspension And Body
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2016

Full MOT history

29 tests since 18 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass167,198 miles (+3,640)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    167,198 miles
    Test number
    773294240639
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion To Underside Components Including Suspension And Body
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
  2. Pass163,558 miles (+4,919)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    163,558 miles
    Test number
    372862202000
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Both Front Top Mounts Have Movement Once Lifted
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Gearbox mounting defective
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (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))
  3. Pass158,639 miles (+6,369)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    158,639 miles
    Test number
    458403605540
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. Pass152,270 miles (+2)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    152,270 miles
    Test number
    582455572153
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip Zone A (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. Fail152,268 miles (+5,374)1 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,268 miles
    Test number
    409437248876
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip Zone A (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. Pass146,894 miles (+3)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    146,894 miles
    Test number
    564839210387
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
  7. Fail146,891 miles (+6,016)3 dangerous2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,891 miles
    Test number
    936301825328
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
  8. Pass140,875 miles (+3)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    140,875 miles
    Test number
    490663338987
    • MinorOffside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
  9. Fail140,872 miles (+6,276)1 dangerous2 major1 repaired1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,872 miles
    Test number
    950879493585
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits Low (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits High 2.01 (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
  10. Pass134,596 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    134,596 miles
    Test number
    565217162333
    • AdvisoryBrake servo damaged but function not impaired slightly corroded. (1.1.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRoad wheel slightly distorted all (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  11. Fail134,593 miles (+2,526)1 dangerous2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,593 miles
    Test number
    335903519837
    • DangerousOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
    • AdvisoryBrake servo damaged but function not impaired slightly corroded. (1.1.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryN/S/R tyre close to wear bars.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRoad wheel slightly distorted all (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  12. Pass132,067 miles (+3,402)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    132,067 miles
    Test number
    700952360235
    • MinorOffside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  13. Pass128,665 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    128,665 miles
    Test number
    728486627194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail128,665 miles (+8,940)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,665 miles
    Test number
    239710604541
    • Repaired at testFront Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
  15. Pass119,725 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    119,725 miles
    Test number
    329125413552

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail119,725 miles (+9,828)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,725 miles
    Test number
    914763288246
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
  17. Pass109,897 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    109,897 miles
    Test number
    263220778997
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  18. Fail109,897 miles (+8,027)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,897 miles
    Test number
    536034978177
    • FailureFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm nearside and offside (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  19. Pass101,870 miles (+11,198)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    101,870 miles
    Test number
    724691521021
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  20. Pass90,672 miles (+9,534)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    90,672 miles
    Test number
    149616134384
    • AdvisoryCentre Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear reflector obscured but not more than 50% (1.5.1b)
  21. Fail81,138 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,138 miles
    Test number
    177776603381
    • Repaired at testCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  22. Pass81,138 miles (+6,999)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    81,138 miles
    Test number
    989716803346
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  23. Pass74,139 miles (+8,587)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    74,139 miles
    Test number
    745699532356
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
  24. Pass65,552 miles (+133)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    65,552 miles
    Test number
    789434111318

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail65,419 miles (+7,890)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,419 miles
    Test number
    457458001345
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
  26. Pass57,529 miles (+7,316)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    57,529 miles
    Test number
    362967900329

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass50,213 miles (+13,689)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    50,213 miles
    Test number
    201029409308
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  28. Pass36,524 miles (+8,727)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    36,524 miles
    Test number
    873293608088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass27,797 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    27,797 miles
    Test number
    633182526347

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS53 LMX

Does LS53 LMX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS53 LMX is valid until 23 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS53 LMX?
The MOT on LS53 LMX is valid until 23 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS53 LMX done?
LS53 LMX was recorded at 167,198 miles at its MOT on 13 Oct 2026, an average of 7,005 miles a year.
Has LS53 LMX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS53 LMX has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on LS53 LMX 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 LMX find?
LS53 LMX passed its latest MOT on 13 Oct 2026 with 2 minor defects and 6 advisories: offside front obligatory mirror slightly damaged; offside front obligatory mirror slightly loose; brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 5 more.

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