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Grey · Petrol · 2003 · 1,796 cc

LS53 NLRMOT history

LS53 NLR is a grey petrol MG TF first used on 6 Nov 2003. Its MOT expired on 7 Mar 2025 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 66,936 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Feb 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 7 Mar 2025
Mileage
66,936 mi
At MOT on 29 Feb 2024
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,272 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS53 NLR
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MG
Model
TF
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
6 Nov 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Mar 2025
Latest MOT test
29 Feb 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS53 NLR was last recorded at 66,936 miles on 29 Feb 2024, 637 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Mar 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
66,299 miles · 8 Mar 2023
Between the last two tests
637 miles
Average per year
3,272 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 66,936 miles
  • 2023 – 66,299 miles
  • 2021 – 66,262 miles
  • 2020 – 65,753 miles
  • 2019 – 64,846 miles
  • 2018 – 60,352 miles
  • 2017 – 52,880 miles
  • 2016 – 51,800 miles
  • 2015 – 50,491 miles
  • 2014 – 48,938 miles
  • 2013 – 47,393 miles
  • 2012 – 45,921 miles
  • 2011 – 44,582 miles
  • 2010 – 34,959 miles
  • 2009 – 29,997 miles
  • 2008 – 21,687 miles
  • 2006 – 10,232 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass66,936 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

24 tests since 31 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass66,936 miles (+637)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    66,936 miles
    Test number
    834246804791

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass66,299 miles (+37)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    66,299 miles
    Test number
    287712679160
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass66,262 miles (+2)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    66,262 miles
    Test number
    897633077912
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail66,260 miles (+507)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,260 miles
    Test number
    148755107965
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass65,753 miles (+907)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    65,753 miles
    Test number
    667855244609
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded but not blowing

  6. Pass64,846 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    64,846 miles
    Test number
    451029247653

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail64,846 miles (+4,494)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,846 miles
    Test number
    264315435742
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  8. Pass60,352 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    60,352 miles
    Test number
    585895876685
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  9. Fail60,352 miles (+7,472)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,352 miles
    Test number
    196449093456
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  10. Pass52,880 miles (+10)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    52,880 miles
    Test number
    696370219489
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON LEGAL LIMIT (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre poor condition (cracking

  11. Fail52,870 miles (+1,070)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,870 miles
    Test number
    599817695869
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureSubframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Nearside rear outer sill (holed (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureSubframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Offside rear outer sill (holed (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON LEGAL LIMIT (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre poor condition (cracking

  12. Pass51,800 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    51,800 miles
    Test number
    519190505966

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail51,800 miles (+1,309)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,800 miles
    Test number
    508472428398
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced offside low effort (3.7.B.6b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass50,491 miles (+1,553)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2016
    Odometer
    50,491 miles
    Test number
    776659725109
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  15. Pass48,938 miles (+1,545)5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    48,938 miles
    Test number
    325630264067
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • NoteHi-level stop light not working
    • NoteOffside rear brake binding slightly

  16. Pass47,393 miles (+1,472)6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    47,393 miles
    Test number
    316461663013
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Pass45,921 miles (+1,339)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    45,921 miles
    Test number
    886422952028
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Pass44,582 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    44,582 miles
    Test number
    166485841036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail44,582 miles (+9,623)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,582 miles
    Test number
    596953841082
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass34,959 miles (+4,962)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    34,959 miles
    Test number
    882421060021
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass29,997 miles (+8,310)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    29,997 miles
    Test number
    131015569065
    • NoteFront pads low
    • NoteVery slight lift in top ball joints

  22. Pass21,687 miles (+14)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    21,687 miles
    Test number
    171110568411
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Fail21,673 miles (+11,441)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,673 miles
    Test number
    431609158012
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass10,232 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    10,232 miles
    Test number
    462764206436

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS53 NLR

Does LS53 NLR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS53 NLR expired on 7 Mar 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS53 NLR?
The MOT on LS53 NLR expired on 7 Mar 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS53 NLR done?
LS53 NLR was recorded at 66,936 miles at its MOT on 29 Feb 2024, an average of 3,272 miles a year.
Has LS53 NLR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS53 NLR has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jun 2021.
Has the mileage on LS53 NLR 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 NLR find?
LS53 NLR passed its latest MOT on 29 Feb 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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