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Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc

LB53 AOEMOT history

LB53 AOE is a blue petrol MINI first used on 5 Dec 2003. Its MOT is valid until 17 Apr 2027 and it has passed 20 of 34 MOT tests, with 172,221 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 17 Apr 2027
Mileage
172,221 mi
At MOT on 7 Apr 2026
MOT tests
34
20 passed · 14 failed
Per year
8,058 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB53 AOE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
5 Dec 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB53 AOE was last recorded at 172,221 miles on 7 Apr 2026, 12,589 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Apr 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 13 Jan 2012: 11,425 miles, lower than 36,571 miles on 11 Jan 2011.

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
159,632 miles · 7 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
12,589 miles
Average per year
8,058 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 172,221 miles
  • 2025 – 159,632 miles
  • 2024 – 146,121 miles
  • 2023 – 131,146 miles
  • 2022 – 114,868 miles
  • 2021 – 97,814 miles
  • 2020 – 80,238 miles
  • 2019 – 64,481 miles
  • 2018 – 63,091 miles
  • 2017 – 59,171 miles
  • 2015 – 53,301 miles
  • 2014 – 47,651 miles
  • 2013 – 44,786 miles
  • 2012 – 42,670 miles
  • 2011 – 36,571 miles
  • 2010 – 30,939 miles
  • 2009 – 27,619 miles
  • 2008 – 20,925 miles
  • 2006 – 16,386 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass172,221 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2017

  • Offside Rear silencer corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2018

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

34 tests since 4 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass172,221 miles (+12,589)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    172,221 miles
    Test number
    326254620668
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  2. Pass159,632 miles (+13,511)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    159,632 miles
    Test number
    994035715326
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal staring to split.suggest having this replaced
    • AdvisoryRear suspension sub frame and trailing arms slightly corroded

  3. Pass146,121 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    146,121 miles
    Test number
    148067692641
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Fail146,119 miles (+14,973)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,119 miles
    Test number
    917164592958
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at join (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed engine overheating (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  5. Pass131,146 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    131,146 miles
    Test number
    870928510925
    • AdvisoryBrake pad low warning light on

  6. Fail131,146 miles (+16,278)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,146 miles
    Test number
    994850984372
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad low warning light on

  7. Pass114,868 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    114,868 miles
    Test number
    999223755131
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  8. Fail114,867 miles (+17,053)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,867 miles
    Test number
    609971022396
    • MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged stalk does not release under load (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  9. Pass97,814 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    97,814 miles
    Test number
    782300067898

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail97,812 miles (+17,574)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,812 miles
    Test number
    846309730763
    • MajorRear Rear reflector missing both missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Service brake excessively binding both (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  11. Pass80,238 miles (+15,757)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    80,238 miles
    Test number
    795183488915
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  12. Pass64,481 miles (+1,390)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    64,481 miles
    Test number
    645362812283
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear inside tread stepped
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  13. Pass63,091 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    63,091 miles
    Test number
    150802217969
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear silencer corroded

  14. Fail63,091 miles (+3,920)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,091 miles
    Test number
    879127092834
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureHeadlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear silencer corroded

  15. Pass59,171 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    59,171 miles
    Test number
    242735545625
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  16. Fail59,171 miles (+5,870)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,171 miles
    Test number
    428249510041
    • FailureRear reflector missing both (1.5.1a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  17. Pass53,301 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    53,301 miles
    Test number
    447987339444
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear silencer corroded

  18. Fail53,301 miles (+5,650)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,301 miles
    Test number
    469461321693
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint ,front inner (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre worn
    • AdvisoryOffside rear silencer corroded

  19. Pass47,651 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    47,651 miles
    Test number
    765471224365
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  20. Fail47,651 miles (+2,865)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,651 miles
    Test number
    815381724384
    • FailureHeadlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass44,786 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    44,786 miles
    Test number
    558733023309
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  22. Fail44,786 miles (+2,116)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,786 miles
    Test number
    935112923328
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  23. Fail42,670 miles2 repaired3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,670 miles
    Test number
    365436422362
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteAdvise osr tyre wearing low and staggered
    • NoteAdvise surface corrosion to brake discs
    • NoteAdvise surface corrosion to brake pipes

  24. Pass42,670 miles (+1,954)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    42,670 miles
    Test number
    825216622372
    • NoteAdvise osr tyre wearing low and staggered
    • NoteAdvise surface corrosion to brake discs
    • NoteAdvise surface corrosion to brake pipes

  25. Pass40,716 miles (+29,291)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    40,716 miles
    Test number
    355850222088
    • NoteNear side front spot lamp loose in fitting
    • NoteOff side rear tyre worn on inner edge

  26. Fail11,425 miles (-25,146)3 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    11,425 miles
    Test number
    465143712036
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteNear side front spot lamp loose in fitting
    • NoteOff side rear tyre worn on inner edge

  27. Pass36,571 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    36,571 miles
    Test number
    165511211418
    • NoteOff side front brake disc slight corroded

  28. Fail36,571 miles (+5,632)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,571 miles
    Test number
    835031911081
    • FailureNearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • NoteOff side front brake disc slight corroded

  29. Pass30,939 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    30,939 miles
    Test number
    470852810030
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  30. Fail30,939 miles (+3,320)1 dangerous1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,939 miles
    Test number
    644232710005
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  31. Pass27,619 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    27,619 miles
    Test number
    562151429098
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteO/s/f wiper is split
    • NoteRear exhaust is becomeing rusty

  32. Fail27,619 miles (+6,694)1 repaired1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,619 miles
    Test number
    602141529059
    • Repaired at testFuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteO/s/f wiper is split
    • NoteRear exhaust is becomeing rusty

  33. Pass20,925 miles (+4,539)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    20,925 miles
    Test number
    611355328073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  34. Pass16,386 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    16,386 miles
    Test number
    871558736314

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB53 AOE

Does LB53 AOE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB53 AOE is valid until 17 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB53 AOE?
The MOT on LB53 AOE is valid until 17 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB53 AOE done?
LB53 AOE was recorded at 172,221 miles at its MOT on 7 Apr 2026, an average of 8,058 miles a year.
Has LB53 AOE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB53 AOE has failed 14 of its 34 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on LB53 AOE ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 13 Jan 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LB53 AOE find?
LB53 AOE passed its latest MOT on 7 Apr 2026 with 1 minor defect: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view.

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