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Grey · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc

LB53 AAYMOT history

LB53 AAY is a grey petrol MINI first used on 28 Nov 2003. Its MOT is valid until 3 May 2027 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 88,258 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 3 May 2027
Mileage
88,258 mi
At MOT on 30 Apr 2026
MOT tests
26
21 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,644 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB53 AAY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
28 Nov 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 May 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB53 AAY was last recorded at 88,258 miles on 30 Apr 2026, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
88,255 miles · 27 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
2,644 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 88,258 miles
  • 2025 – 86,482 miles
  • 2024 – 86,085 miles
  • 2023 – 85,374 miles
  • 2022 – 84,614 miles
  • 2021 – 84,373 miles
  • 2020 – 83,982 miles
  • 2019 – 82,870 miles
  • 2018 – 81,888 miles
  • 2017 – 81,510 miles
  • 2016 – 81,050 miles
  • 2015 – 80,354 miles
  • 2014 – 79,446 miles
  • 2013 – 67,056 miles
  • 2012 – 65,119 miles
  • 2011 – 56,069 miles
  • 2010 – 54,692 miles
  • 2009 – 49,559 miles
  • 2008 – 44,854 miles
  • 2007 – 40,712 miles
  • 2006 – 36,012 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass88,258 miles
  • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNSF side repeater cover missingRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 8 MOTs since 2020

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Fuel cap seal perished

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

26 tests since 26 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass88,258 miles (+3)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2027
    Odometer
    88,258 miles
    Test number
    960153082763
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNSF side repeater cover missing
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail88,255 miles (+1,773)3 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,255 miles
    Test number
    383421789834
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNSF side repeater cover missing
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass86,482 miles (+397)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2026
    Odometer
    86,482 miles
    Test number
    365777566826
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Exhaust mounting defective Broken Exhaust Hanger (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  4. Pass86,085 miles (+711)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2025
    Odometer
    86,085 miles
    Test number
    868545295460
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass85,374 miles (+760)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2024
    Odometer
    85,374 miles
    Test number
    730639585284
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper 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 covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  6. Pass84,614 miles (+241)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2023
    Odometer
    84,614 miles
    Test number
    307157958706
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material grease (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material grease (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper 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 grease (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material grease (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass84,373 miles (+391)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2022
    Odometer
    84,373 miles
    Test number
    332698181694
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass83,982 miles10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    83,982 miles
    Test number
    873002159094
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material grease (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on egde (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper 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 grease (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail83,982 miles (+1,112)1 repaired10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,982 miles
    Test number
    489565725210
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material grease (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on egde (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper 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 grease (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass82,870 miles (+1)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    82,870 miles
    Test number
    208252022335
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal perished

  11. Fail82,869 miles (+981)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,869 miles
    Test number
    266450563645
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal perished

  12. Pass81,888 miles (+378)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    81,888 miles
    Test number
    415961492300
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes covered in grease
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre's slightly worn on inner edges
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal perished
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  13. Pass81,510 miles (+460)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    81,510 miles
    Test number
    644847762116
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside centre to rear brake pipe covered in grease

  14. Pass81,050 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    81,050 miles
    Test number
    118648451888
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake pipe corroded
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust hanger broken

  15. Fail81,050 miles (+696)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,050 miles
    Test number
    392695260233
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake pipe corroded
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust hanger broken

  16. Pass80,354 miles (+908)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    80,354 miles
    Test number
    609000525120
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteNearside rear tyre getting low
    • NoteOffside rear tyre getting low

  17. Pass79,446 miles (+12,390)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    79,446 miles
    Test number
    388897584051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass67,056 miles (+1,937)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    67,056 miles
    Test number
    779602473089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass65,119 miles (+9,050)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    65,119 miles
    Test number
    226581992082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass56,069 miles (+1,377)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    56,069 miles
    Test number
    259182111002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass54,692 miles (+5,133)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    54,692 miles
    Test number
    101779900291
    • NoteNearside front (back) wishbone is starting to perish
    • NoteNearside rear tyre is wearing low on inside edge

  22. Pass49,559 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    49,559 miles
    Test number
    864976799171
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  23. Fail49,559 miles (+4,705)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,559 miles
    Test number
    693015999164
    • FailureNearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  24. Pass44,854 miles (+4,142)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    44,854 miles
    Test number
    360621818458
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteOffside front tyre is wearing low on inside edge

  25. Pass40,712 miles (+4,700)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    40,712 miles
    Test number
    534641007220
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  26. Pass36,012 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    36,012 miles
    Test number
    353537206220
    • NoteNEARSIDE FRONT CV GAITER MOIST

Questions about LB53 AAY

Does LB53 AAY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB53 AAY is valid until 3 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB53 AAY?
The MOT on LB53 AAY is valid until 3 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB53 AAY done?
LB53 AAY was recorded at 88,258 miles at its MOT on 30 Apr 2026, an average of 2,644 miles a year.
Has LB53 AAY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB53 AAY has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on LB53 AAY 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 LB53 AAY find?
LB53 AAY passed its latest MOT on 30 Apr 2026 with 2 minor defects and 3 advisories: front headlamp lens slightly defective; offside front windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; front oil leak, but not excessive, and 2 more.

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