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Hyundai Santa FE

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 2,656 cc

LX53 DHZMOT history

LX53 DHZ is a blue petrol Hyundai Santa FE first used on 2 Sept 2003. Its MOT expired on 7 Nov 2024 and it has passed 18 of 28 MOT tests, with 183,823 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Oct 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 7 Nov 2024
Mileage
183,823 mi
At MOT on 31 Oct 2023
MOT tests
28
18 passed · 10 failed
Per year
9,333 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX53 DHZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Hyundai
Model
Santa FE
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,656 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
2 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Nov 2024
Latest MOT test
31 Oct 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX53 DHZ was last recorded at 183,823 miles on 31 Oct 2023, 148 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Oct 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
183,675 miles · 20 Oct 2023
Between the last two tests
148 miles
Average per year
9,333 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 183,823 miles
  • 2022 – 166,688 miles
  • 2021 – 152,762 miles
  • 2020 – 139,448 miles
  • 2019 – 131,276 miles
  • 2018 – 124,422 miles
  • 2017 – 117,986 miles
  • 2016 – 109,320 miles
  • 2015 – 100,620 miles
  • 2014 – 96,375 miles
  • 2013 – 85,259 miles
  • 2012 – 69,825 miles
  • 2011 – 57,581 miles
  • 2010 – 52,089 miles
  • 2009 – 45,059 miles
  • 2008 – 39,425 miles
  • 2007 – 30,600 miles
  • 2006 – 23,962 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass183,823 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryHigh level brake light inoperativeRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2007–2016

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Bonnet safety catch seized

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2022

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

28 tests since 14 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass183,823 miles (+148)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    183,823 miles
    Test number
    401342832131
    • AdvisoryCentral Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryHigh level brake light inoperative

  2. Fail183,675 miles (+16,987)2 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    183,675 miles
    Test number
    285952364204
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryCentral Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryHigh level brake light inoperative

  3. Pass166,688 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    166,688 miles
    Test number
    535466845338
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail166,688 miles (+13,926)1 dangerous6 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,688 miles
    Test number
    418591339571
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorBoot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBonnet safety catch seized

  5. Pass152,762 miles2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    152,762 miles
    Test number
    376757907621
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySpare tyre defective

  6. Fail152,762 miles (+13,314)2 repaired2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,762 miles
    Test number
    864350917771
    • Repaired at testCentral Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySpare tyre defective

  7. Pass139,448 miles (+8,172)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    139,448 miles
    Test number
    646176470874
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass131,276 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    131,276 miles
    Test number
    579075682456
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail131,276 miles (+6,854)5 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,276 miles
    Test number
    873535534632
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective no visible pattern (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective no visible pattern (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass124,422 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    124,422 miles
    Test number
    675603688564
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryBonnet safety catch seized

  11. Fail124,422 miles (+6,436)4 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,422 miles
    Test number
    355125202180
    • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryBonnet safety catch seized

  12. Pass117,986 miles (+8,666)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    117,986 miles
    Test number
    781689946790
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryBonnet safety catch seized
    • AdvisorySteering noisy in operation

  13. Pass109,320 miles (+8,700)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    109,320 miles
    Test number
    330937431771
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre flat
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  14. Pass100,620 miles (+7)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    100,620 miles
    Test number
    349671091752
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail100,613 miles (+4,238)2 failures6 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,613 miles
    Test number
    492678783671
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testPower steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass96,375 miles (+11,116)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    96,375 miles
    Test number
    769659004307

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass85,259 miles (+15,434)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    85,259 miles
    Test number
    917182213323

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass69,825 miles (+12,244)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    69,825 miles
    Test number
    126567482236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass57,581 miles (+5,492)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    57,581 miles
    Test number
    695411951254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass52,089 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    52,089 miles
    Test number
    192551750289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail52,089 miles (+7,030)1 dangerous1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,089 miles
    Test number
    714621250211
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront and rear brake pads becoming low
    • NoteHigh level brake lamp n/w

  22. Pass45,059 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    45,059 miles
    Test number
    363451169288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail45,059 miles (+5,634)3 failures1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,059 miles
    Test number
    210161169243
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • 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)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre

  24. Pass39,425 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    39,425 miles
    Test number
    360193068484

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail39,425 miles (+8,825)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,425 miles
    Test number
    894223768212
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  26. Fail30,600 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,600 miles
    Test number
    381094967283
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  27. Pass30,600 miles (+6,638)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    30,600 miles
    Test number
    654024467295
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  28. Pass23,962 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    23,962 miles
    Test number
    590187056234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LX53 DHZ

Does LX53 DHZ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LX53 DHZ expired on 7 Nov 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LX53 DHZ?
The MOT on LX53 DHZ expired on 7 Nov 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LX53 DHZ done?
LX53 DHZ was recorded at 183,823 miles at its MOT on 31 Oct 2023, an average of 9,333 miles a year.
Has LX53 DHZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX53 DHZ has failed 10 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on LX53 DHZ 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 LX53 DHZ find?
LX53 DHZ passed its latest MOT on 31 Oct 2023 with 7 advisories: central prop shaft bearing has slight play; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, and 4 more.

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