LDV 400

White · Petrol · 2003 · 1,994 cc

LX53 EAPMOT history

LX53 EAP is a white petrol LDV 400 first used on 18 Dec 2003. Its MOT expired on 8 Feb 2026 and it has passed 17 of 28 MOT tests, with 44,358 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jan 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 8 Feb 2026
Mileage
44,358 mi
At MOT on 27 Jan 2025
MOT tests
28
17 passed · 11 failed
Per year
1,344 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX53 EAP
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
LDV
Model
400
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,994 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
18 Dec 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Feb 2026
Latest MOT test
27 Jan 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX53 EAP was last recorded at 44,358 miles on 27 Jan 2025, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jan 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 7 Dec 2007: 3,334 miles, lower than 19,955 miles on 1 Dec 2006.
  • 9 Feb 2017: 18,264 miles, lower than 143,800 miles on 18 Feb 2016.

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
44,356 miles · 21 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
1,344 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 44,358 miles
  • 2024 – 32,104 miles
  • 2021 – 24,727 miles
  • 2020 – 23,173 miles
  • 2019 – 22,603 miles
  • 2018 – 19,043 miles
  • 2017 – 18,264 miles
  • 2016 – 143,800 miles
  • 2015 – 8,873 miles
  • 2013 – 8,399 miles
  • 2012 – 7,517 miles
  • 2011 – 6,718 miles
  • 2010 – 5,987 miles
  • 2009 – 5,185 miles
  • 2008 – 4,320 miles
  • 2007 – 3,339 miles
  • 2006 – 19,955 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass44,358 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))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.

  • Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material some pipes covered in underseal

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body corroded/ undersealed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

28 tests since 1 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass44,358 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    44,358 miles
    Test number
    157886174137
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

  2. Fail44,356 miles (+12,252)1 dangerous10 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,356 miles
    Test number
    992300594375
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorFront passenger door catch insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

  3. Pass32,104 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    32,104 miles
    Test number
    739689715935
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail32,086 miles (+21)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,086 miles
    Test number
    913987008500
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested park brake failed on rollers unable to continue test (1.2.1 (g))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material some pipes covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body corroded/ undersealed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  5. Fail32,065 miles (+7,338)5 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,065 miles
    Test number
    336640945017
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed excess smoke when warm (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded at calliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working side repeater (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material some pipes covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body corroded/ undersealed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass24,727 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    24,727 miles
    Test number
    940126546289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail24,727 miles (+1,554)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,727 miles
    Test number
    948601755478
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass23,173 miles3 minor
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    23,173 miles
    Test number
    447493437388
    • MinorNearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

  9. Fail23,173 miles (+570)1 major3 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,173 miles
    Test number
    501429327544
    • MajorNearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

  10. Pass22,603 miles (+15)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    22,603 miles
    Test number
    973541333549
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror glass deteriorating (3.3 (b) (i))

  11. Fail22,588 miles (+3,545)10 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,588 miles
    Test number
    842929490913
    • MajorNearside Front Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.1.2 (e) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing various places (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

  12. Pass19,043 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    19,043 miles
    Test number
    247558670079
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  13. Fail19,038 miles (+774)4 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,038 miles
    Test number
    766117997674
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • DangerousNearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn @ 2mm (4.1.E.1)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn @ 2mm (4.1.E.1)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  14. Pass18,264 miles (-125,536)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    18,264 miles
    Test number
    687004429321
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  15. Pass143,800 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    143,800 miles
    Test number
    475718048862
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryExcessive corrosion to drivers footstep area

  16. Fail143,795 miles (+134,922)1 dangerous2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,795 miles
    Test number
    866391031168
    • DangerousRear position lamp(s) insecure REAR LIGHTING CROSS MEMBER IS INSECURE & LIKELY TO FALL OFF (1.1.A.3a)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at 1st silencer (7.1.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryExcessive corrosion to drivers footstep area

  17. Pass8,873 miles (+474)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    8,873 miles
    Test number
    195182105444
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside front tyre perishing borderline.

  18. Pass8,399 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    8,399 miles
    Test number
    388245143378

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail8,399 miles (+882)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    8,399 miles
    Test number
    626404543336
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

  20. Pass7,517 miles (+799)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    7,517 miles
    Test number
    456569642405

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass6,718 miles (+731)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    6,718 miles
    Test number
    687863931375

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass5,987 miles (+802)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    5,987 miles
    Test number
    762677530375

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass5,185 miles (+865)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    5,185 miles
    Test number
    854543049394
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  24. Pass4,320 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    4,320 miles
    Test number
    471807938391

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail4,318 miles (+979)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    4,318 miles
    Test number
    862166838369
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  26. Pass3,339 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    3,339 miles
    Test number
    183811747374

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail3,334 miles (-16,621)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    3,334 miles
    Test number
    144041247371
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  28. Pass19,955 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    19,955 miles
    Test number
    470675936377

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LX53 EAP

Does LX53 EAP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LX53 EAP expired on 8 Feb 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LX53 EAP?
The MOT on LX53 EAP expired on 8 Feb 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LX53 EAP done?
LX53 EAP was recorded at 44,358 miles at its MOT on 27 Jan 2025, an average of 1,344 miles a year.
Has LX53 EAP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX53 EAP has failed 11 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on LX53 EAP ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 7 Dec 2007. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LX53 EAP find?
LX53 EAP passed its latest MOT on 27 Jan 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside front stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam; offside front stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam.

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