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LX53 BVG
MOTValid
MOT due31 Oct 2026
First reg6 Oct 2003
Mileage45,359 mi
Tax
Tax due

Vehicle age

22 years and 8 months

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 19 March 2026.

PASSED · 22 Oct 2025
Test date22 Oct 2025
Expiry31 Oct 2026
Test number492680251515
Mileage45,359 mi
AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
PASSED · 31 Oct 2024
Test date31 Oct 2024
Expiry31 Oct 2025
Test number782269951436
Mileage42,589 mi
AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively lip (1.1.14 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive oil seepage around gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil very slight (5.3.2 (b))
AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing small cracks around tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
PASSED · 1 Nov 2023
Test date1 Nov 2023
Expiry31 Oct 2024
Test number176011283485
Mileage40,144 mi
AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive very slight (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MinorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
PASSED · 17 Oct 2022
Test date17 Oct 2022
Expiry20 Oct 2023
Test number678163166871
Mileage36,278 mi
AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp very slightly dims with indicator (4.2.3 (c))
AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusty face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly wavy (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
PASSED · 7 Oct 2021
Test date7 Oct 2021
Expiry20 Oct 2022
Test number293729512714
Mileage31,458 mi
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))
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone large bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Deep cracks all around tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks all around tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Deep cracks all around tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
PASSED · 7 Oct 2020
Test date7 Oct 2020
Expiry20 Oct 2021
Test number387463756021
Mileage30,177 mi
AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides cracks all around (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
PASSED · 8 Oct 2019
Test date8 Oct 2019
Expiry20 Oct 2020
Test number410433765971
Mileage29,803 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing deep cracks all around tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks around tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks around tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
FAILED · 7 Oct 2019
Test date7 Oct 2019
Expiry
Test number608039070731
Mileage29,802 mi
MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing deep cracks all around tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks around tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks around tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryFront wipers
PASSED · 9 Oct 2018
Test date9 Oct 2018
Expiry20 Oct 2019
Test number979923643491
Mileage29,069 mi
AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyre treads have cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread has cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
PASSED · 21 Oct 2017
Test date21 Oct 2017
Expiry20 Oct 2018
Test number747688919739
Mileage28,392 mi
AdvisoryOil leak around gearbox area
AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Advisoryengine bay covers
AdvisoryMIL lamp (engine management ) stays on dash
PASSED · 11 Oct 2016
Test date11 Oct 2016
Expiry13 Oct 2017
Test number684771112829
Mileage27,740 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Advisoryengine cover fitted
PASSED · 14 Oct 2015
Test date14 Oct 2015
Expiry13 Oct 2016
Test number287901013410
Mileage27,093 mi
PASSED · 23 Sep 2014
Test date23 Sep 2014
Expiry24 Sep 2015
Test number696806464230
Mileage25,676 mi
PASSED · 25 Sep 2013
Test date25 Sep 2013
Expiry24 Sep 2014
Test number278828663213
Mileage23,949 mi
PASSED · 26 Oct 2012
Test date26 Oct 2012
Expiry25 Oct 2013
Test number929580802322
Mileage22,417 mi
PASSED · 11 Oct 2011
Test date11 Oct 2011
Expiry13 Oct 2012
Test number337104181220
Mileage19,942 mi
FAILED · 14 Oct 2010
Test date14 Oct 2010
Expiry
Test number342377680204
Mileage17,381 mi
PrsWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
PASSED · 14 Oct 2010
Test date14 Oct 2010
Expiry13 Oct 2011
Test number680317880269
Mileage17,381 mi
PASSED · 14 Oct 2009
Test date14 Oct 2009
Expiry13 Oct 2010
Test number194227789201
Mileage15,038 mi
PASSED · 10 Sep 2008
Test date10 Sep 2008
Expiry6 Oct 2009
Test number423034858290
Mileage12,701 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
PASSED · 28 Sep 2007
Test date28 Sep 2007
Expiry6 Oct 2008
Test number863231977264
Mileage10,717 mi
PASSED · 5 Oct 2006
Test date5 Oct 2006
Expiry6 Oct 2007
Test number411418476239
Mileage8,370 mi