# RL53LSJ — PEUGEOT 307 MOT History & Vehicle Check

RL53LSJ is a Grey PEUGEOT 307, Diesel (1997cc), first registered 2004-02-18. This page summarises its DVSA MOT test history and current MOT status.

Further information for RL53LSJ — including road tax (VED) status and cost, running costs, fuel economy, insurance group and more — is available at https://motorscan.co.uk/.

## Vehicle details

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration | RL53LSJ |
| Make | PEUGEOT |
| Model | 307 |
| Colour | Grey |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine size | 1997cc |
| First registered | 2004-02-18 |

## MOT status

- Current MOT: Expired or not valid
- MOT expiry date: 2018-04-14 00:00:00

## MOT test summary

- Total tests: 17
- Passes: 11
- Fails: 6
- Pass rate: 64.71%
- Total defects recorded: 95

## MOT test history

| Date | Result | Mileage | Expiry |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017-04-12 09:44:26 | PASSED | 187,658 MI | 2018-04-14 00:00:00 |
| 2017-04-10 08:34:52 | FAILED | 187,638 MI | — |
| 2016-04-11 13:18:41 | PASSED | 179,107 MI | 2017-04-14 00:00:00 |
| 2016-04-08 09:39:18 | FAILED | 179,107 MI | — |
| 2015-04-15 14:11:16 | PASSED | 170,091 MI | 2016-04-14 00:00:00 |
| 2015-04-15 12:50:37 | FAILED | 170,091 MI | — |
| 2014-03-14 08:04:02 | PASSED | 150,953 MI | 2015-03-19 00:00:00 |
| 2013-03-15 08:08:53 | FAILED | 130,536 MI | — |
| 2013-03-15 08:08:53 | PASSED | 130,536 MI | 2014-03-19 00:00:00 |
| 2012-03-16 15:00:01 | PASSED | 110,404 MI | 2013-03-19 00:00:00 |
| 2012-03-14 14:43:50 | FAILED | 110,240 MI | — |
| 2011-03-17 10:50:35 | PASSED | 88,419 MI | 2012-03-19 00:00:00 |
| 2010-03-20 11:57:45 | PASSED | 82,720 MI | 2011-03-19 00:00:00 |
| 2008-10-22 12:26:48 | PASSED | 71,695 MI | 2009-10-21 00:00:00 |
| 2008-02-15 12:31:05 | PASSED | 104,968 MI | 2009-02-25 00:00:00 |
| 2008-02-15 12:31:05 | FAILED | 104,968 MI | — |
| 2007-02-26 13:23:20 | PASSED | 94,377 MI | 2008-02-25 00:00:00 |

### Defects and advisories

**2017-04-12 09:44:26 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

**2017-04-10 08:34:52 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- ADVISORY: Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FAIL: Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FAIL: Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
- FAIL: Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- FAIL: Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

**2016-04-11 13:18:41 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- ADVISORY: Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- ADVISORY: engine covers an under tray fitted

**2016-04-08 09:39:18 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: engine covers an under tray fitted
- ADVISORY: Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- ADVISORY: Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FAIL: Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- FAIL: Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
- FAIL: Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- FAIL: Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
- FAIL: Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- FAIL: Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

**2015-04-15 14:11:16 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- USER ENTERED: Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- USER ENTERED: Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

**2015-04-15 12:50:37 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- ADVISORY: Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- FAIL: Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- USER ENTERED: Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- USER ENTERED: Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

**2014-03-14 08:04:02 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- ADVISORY: Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- USER ENTERED: Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- USER ENTERED: rear exhaust box corroded
- USER ENTERED: rear brake discs lipped
- USER ENTERED: play in nearside front steering rack end
- USER ENTERED: offside rear shock absorber dust cover split
- USER ENTERED: front brake discs lipped
- USER ENTERED: both side lower arm rear bushes split
- USER ENTERED: Nail in nearside rear tyre

**2013-03-15 08:08:53 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- ADVISORY: Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- PRS: Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- USER ENTERED: Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- USER ENTERED: Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- USER ENTERED: exhaust rear box slightly corroded
- USER ENTERED: front brake discs heavily lipped
- USER ENTERED: front wiper blades smearing screen
- USER ENTERED: nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge
- USER ENTERED: offside front wheel bearing slightly rough
- USER ENTERED: offside rear shock absorber dust cover split
- USER ENTERED: play in steering rack,(both sides)
- USER ENTERED: rear axle bushes starting to split,(both sides)
- USER ENTERED: rear brake discs lipped
- USER ENTERED: slight engine oil leak

**2013-03-15 08:08:53 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- ADVISORY: Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- USER ENTERED: nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge
- USER ENTERED: Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- USER ENTERED: Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- USER ENTERED: exhaust rear box slightly corroded
- USER ENTERED: front brake discs heavily lipped
- USER ENTERED: front wiper blades smearing screen
- USER ENTERED: offside front wheel bearing slightly rough
- USER ENTERED: offside rear shock absorber dust cover split
- USER ENTERED: play in steering rack,(both sides)
- USER ENTERED: rear axle bushes starting to split,(both sides)
- USER ENTERED: rear brake discs lipped
- USER ENTERED: slight engine oil leak

**2012-03-16 15:00:01 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

**2012-03-14 14:43:50 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Lower coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)
- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- FAIL: Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- FAIL: Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- FAIL: Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FAIL: Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FAIL: Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

**2011-03-17 10:50:35 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

**2008-02-15 12:31:05 (FAILED)**

- PRS: Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- PRS: Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- PRS: Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- PRS: Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- PRS: Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

## Full vehicle report

A free MOT and vehicle check for RL53LSJ is available at https://motorscan.co.uk/car/RL53LSJ. The premium Motorscan report additionally covers outstanding finance, insurance write-off category, stolen / scrapped / exported markers, mileage anomalies, previous keepers, plate and colour changes, and a market valuation — using official DVLA and DVSA data.

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Source: Motorscan (https://motorscan.co.uk) using official DVSA MOT data. Page generated 2026-07-28.
