MG ZT
Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 2,497 cc
LU53 DHVMOT history
LU53 DHV is a blue petrol MG ZT first used on 1 Sept 2003. Its MOT expired on 3 Sept 2026 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 68,637 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Sept 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 3 Sept 2026
- Mileage
- 68,637 mi
- At MOT on 4 Sept 2025
- MOT tests
- 23
- 19 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 3,021 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LU53 DHV
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- MG
- Model
- ZT
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,497 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 1 Sept 2003
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 3 Sept 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 4 Sept 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LU53 DHV was last recorded at 68,637 miles on 4 Sept 2025, 207 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jul 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 68,430 miles · 16 Jul 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 207 miles
- Average per year
- 3,021 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 68,637 miles
- 2024 – 68,430 miles
- 2023 – 67,972 miles
- 2022 – 65,680 miles
- 2020 – 63,586 miles
- 2019 – 60,225 miles
- 2018 – 54,873 miles
- 2017 – 49,938 miles
- 2016 – 45,021 miles
- 2015 – 39,240 miles
- 2014 – 33,517 miles
- 2013 – 29,536 miles
- 2012 – 27,401 miles
- 2011 – 24,663 miles
- 2010 – 21,794 miles
- 2009 – 18,349 miles
- 2008 – 15,230 miles
- 2007 – 13,300 miles
- 2006 – 11,207 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass68,637 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
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.
Under tray fitted
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Full MOT history
23 tests since 31 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass68,637 miles1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 68,637 miles
- Test number
- 975854894186
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Fail68,637 miles (+207)1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 68,637 miles
- Test number
- 583710984520
- Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Pass68,430 miles (+458)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 68,430 miles
- Test number
- 732104702585
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass67,972 miles (+2,292)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 67,972 miles
- Test number
- 720925248764
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass65,680 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 65,680 miles
- Test number
- 833006697651
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail65,680 miles (+2,094)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 65,680 miles
- Test number
- 875758337377
- Repaired at testNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass63,586 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 63,586 miles
- Test number
- 180979159805
- AdvisoryUnder tray fitted
Fail63,586 miles (+3,361)1 dangerous3 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 63,586 miles
- Test number
- 116002503149
- DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side low effort (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryUnder tray fitted
Pass60,225 miles (+5,352)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 60,225 miles
- Test number
- 663042731107
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Minor (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass54,873 miles (+4,935)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 54,873 miles
- Test number
- 363224930879
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass49,938 miles (+4,917)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 49,938 miles
- Test number
- 486358609340
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass45,021 miles (+5,781)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 45,021 miles
- Test number
- 624133440526
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass39,240 miles (+5,723)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 39,240 miles
- Test number
- 924572017377
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass33,517 miles (+3,981)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 33,517 miles
- Test number
- 839834714313
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass29,536 miles (+2,135)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 13 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 29,536 miles
- Test number
- 675049703357
- NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Pass27,401 miles (+2,738)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 13 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 27,401 miles
- Test number
- 667729512360
- NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Pass24,663 miles (+2,869)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 24,663 miles
- Test number
- 727559891238
- AdvisoryOffside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Pass21,794 miles (+3,445)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 21,794 miles
- Test number
- 360621870254
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass18,349 miles (+3,119)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- 18,349 miles
- Test number
- 763532889209
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass15,230 miles (+1,930)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 15,230 miles
- Test number
- 502107648223
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass13,300 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 13,300 miles
- Test number
- 924543937277
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail13,300 miles (+2,093)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 13,300 miles
- Test number
- 324693837461
- FailureNearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Pass11,207 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2007
- Odometer
- 11,207 miles
- Test number
- 272403546250
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LU53 DHV
- Does LU53 DHV currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LU53 DHV expired on 3 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LU53 DHV?
- The MOT on LU53 DHV expired on 3 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LU53 DHV done?
- LU53 DHV was recorded at 68,637 miles at its MOT on 4 Sept 2025, an average of 3,021 miles a year.
- Has LU53 DHV ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LU53 DHV has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Sept 2025.
- Has the mileage on LU53 DHV 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 LU53 DHV find?
- LU53 DHV passed its latest MOT on 4 Sept 2025 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside front tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords.
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