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Red · Diesel · 2004 · 2,495 cc

LU53 CUZMOT history

LU53 CUZ is a red diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 27 May 2004. Its MOT is valid until 3 Mar 2027 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 87,701 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Mar 2026.

LU53 CUZ red Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Land Rover Defender, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 3 Mar 2027
Mileage
87,701 mi
At MOT on 4 Mar 2026
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,970 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LU53 CUZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
27 May 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LU53 CUZ was last recorded at 87,701 miles on 4 Mar 2026, 105 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Feb 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 31 Jan 2012: 67,968 miles, lower than 679,466 miles on 30 Jan 2012.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
87,596 miles · 21 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
105 miles
Average per year
2,970 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 87,701 miles
  • 2025 – 87,596 miles
  • 2024 – 87,199 miles
  • 2023 – 86,825 miles
  • 2022 – 86,364 miles
  • 2021 – 85,751 miles
  • 2020 – 84,900 miles
  • 2019 – 83,823 miles
  • 2018 – 82,531 miles
  • 2016 – 82,228 miles
  • 2015 – 80,378 miles
  • 2014 – 79,597 miles
  • 2013 – 73,622 miles
  • 2012 – 67,968 miles
  • 2011 – 59,974 miles
  • 2009 – 44,454 miles
  • 2008 – 33,965 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass87,701 miles
  • MinorCentral Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated A frame ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront n/s and o/s hub seals leaking
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play close to limit (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured close to limit (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear fuel filter housing poor
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush n/s and o/s (5.3.2 (c))

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.

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Central Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

24 tests since 28 Jan 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass87,701 miles (+105)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    87,701 miles
    Test number
    183784686670
    • MinorCentral Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated A frame ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront n/s and o/s hub seals leaking
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play close to limit (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured close to limit (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear fuel filter housing poor
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush n/s and o/s (5.3.2 (c))

  2. Pass87,596 miles1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    87,596 miles
    Test number
    167704569027
    • MinorSuspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated a frame dust cover (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust silencer slightly loose middle to rear joint (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front hub seal seeping
    • AdvisoryOffside Front hub seal seeping
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail87,596 miles (+397)3 repaired1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,596 miles
    Test number
    181161280660
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorSuspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated a frame dust cover (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust silencer slightly loose middle to rear joint (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front hub seal seeping
    • AdvisoryOffside Front hub seal seeping
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass87,199 miles (+374)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    87,199 miles
    Test number
    923244027944
    • MinorRear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated a frame ball joint cover (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front hub seal seepage
    • AdvisoryOffside Front hub seal seepage
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass86,825 miles (+461)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    86,825 miles
    Test number
    432016499116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass86,364 miles (+613)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    86,364 miles
    Test number
    739002747137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass85,751 miles (+851)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    85,751 miles
    Test number
    429646734384

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass84,900 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    84,900 miles
    Test number
    942863294029
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Fail84,900 miles (+1,077)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,900 miles
    Test number
    296652023847
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass83,823 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    83,823 miles
    Test number
    212696188764
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Fail83,823 miles (+1,292)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,823 miles
    Test number
    457759013605
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Pass82,531 miles (+303)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    82,531 miles
    Test number
    929330989406

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass82,228 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2017
    Odometer
    82,228 miles
    Test number
    474337507323

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail82,228 miles (+1,850)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,228 miles
    Test number
    495409144648
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  15. Pass80,378 miles (+781)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2016
    Odometer
    80,378 miles
    Test number
    867275735101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail79,597 miles2 repaired7 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,597 miles
    Test number
    125282244464
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryCentre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteN/s and o/s wiper blades split at ends

  17. Pass79,597 miles (+5,975)7 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    79,597 miles
    Test number
    856832544018
    • AdvisoryCentre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteN/s and o/s wiper blades split at ends

  18. Pass73,622 miles (+5,654)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    73,622 miles
    Test number
    146720033028
    • NoteProp-shaft universal joint worn

  19. Pass67,968 miles (-611,498)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    67,968 miles
    Test number
    575321832093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail679,466 miles (+619,492)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    679,466 miles
    Test number
    975920032012
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
    • FailureOffside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
    • FailureRear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

  21. Pass59,974 miles (+15,520)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    59,974 miles
    Test number
    719890111047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass44,454 miles (+10,489)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    44,454 miles
    Test number
    564600249062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass33,965 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    33,965 miles
    Test number
    161755538094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail33,952 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,952 miles
    Test number
    202838728015
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LU53 CUZ

Does LU53 CUZ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LU53 CUZ is valid until 3 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LU53 CUZ?
The MOT on LU53 CUZ is valid until 3 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LU53 CUZ done?
LU53 CUZ was recorded at 87,701 miles at its MOT on 4 Mar 2026, an average of 2,970 miles a year.
Has LU53 CUZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LU53 CUZ has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on LU53 CUZ ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 31 Jan 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LU53 CUZ find?
LU53 CUZ passed its latest MOT on 4 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: central rear upper suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated a frame ball joint; front oil leak, but not excessive engine; front n/s and o/s hub seals leaking, and 5 more.

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