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Black · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc

LB53 AOOMOT history

LB53 AOO is a black petrol MINI first used on 1 Dec 2003. Its MOT is valid until 30 Apr 2027 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 97,240 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 30 Apr 2027
Mileage
97,240 mi
At MOT on 1 May 2026
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,567 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

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

Mileage history

LB53 AOO was last recorded at 97,240 miles on 1 May 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 1 May 2026: 97,240 miles, lower than 97,918 miles on 23 Mar 2026.

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
97,918 miles · 23 Mar 2026
Average per year
3,567 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 97,240 miles
  • 2024 – 94,582 miles
  • 2023 – 93,813 miles
  • 2022 – 91,339 miles
  • 2021 – 88,911 miles
  • 2020 – 85,222 miles
  • 2019 – 81,728 miles
  • 2018 – 76,846 miles
  • 2017 – 73,552 miles
  • 2016 – 70,274 miles
  • 2015 – 65,225 miles
  • 2013 – 62,189 miles
  • 2012 – 58,828 miles
  • 2011 – 53,442 miles
  • 2010 – 47,731 miles
  • 2009 – 45,792 miles
  • 2007 – 31,287 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass97,240 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 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

    Advisory11 MOTs, 2019–2026

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Brake wear indicator light on

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

25 tests since 3 Nov 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass97,240 miles (-678)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    97,240 miles
    Test number
    694265359410
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail97,918 miles (+3,336)7 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,918 miles
    Test number
    679677401319
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass94,582 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    94,582 miles
    Test number
    532965101376
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail94,581 miles (+768)6 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,581 miles
    Test number
    530256969281
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1.159 (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Joint area. (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass93,813 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    93,813 miles
    Test number
    585238514548
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail93,811 miles (+2,472)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,811 miles
    Test number
    107319816970
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flange area (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn Vertical link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass91,339 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    91,339 miles
    Test number
    223492530024
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail91,338 miles (+2,427)6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,338 miles
    Test number
    730416656963
    • MajorCentral Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Near fuel tank to floor pan x 2 (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Wishbone (rear) bush.(marked) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass88,911 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    88,911 miles
    Test number
    444813959544

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail88,911 miles (+3,689)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,911 miles
    Test number
    949311801806
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass85,222 miles (+6)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    85,222 miles
    Test number
    410106002039
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake wear indicator light on
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads getting low
    • AdvisoryPetrol cap seal deteriorating

  12. Fail85,216 miles (+3,488)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,216 miles
    Test number
    802741499422
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake wear indicator light on
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads getting low
    • AdvisoryPetrol cap seal deteriorating

  13. Pass81,728 miles (+4,882)2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    81,728 miles
    Test number
    228376291895
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  14. Pass76,846 miles (+3,294)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    76,846 miles
    Test number
    554486685735
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  15. Pass73,552 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    73,552 miles
    Test number
    856729846753
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak.
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer. (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryMinor play in both front lower wishbone bushes.
    • AdvisorySlight play in nearside front inner rack joint.

  16. Fail73,552 miles (+3,278)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,552 miles
    Test number
    258347054330
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak.
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer. (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryMinor play in both front lower wishbone bushes.
    • AdvisorySlight play in nearside front inner rack joint.

  17. Pass70,274 miles (+5,049)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    70,274 miles
    Test number
    769850647604
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak
    • AdvisoryLower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Bridgestone 205/45R17 84V (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass65,225 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    65,225 miles
    Test number
    937078325068
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Fail65,225 miles (+3,036)1 failure1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,225 miles
    Test number
    827398625008
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteOil leak

  20. Pass62,189 miles (+3,361)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    62,189 miles
    Test number
    685569103346

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass58,828 miles (+5,386)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    58,828 miles
    Test number
    279824712318

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass53,442 miles (+5,711)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    53,442 miles
    Test number
    455796481281
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  23. Pass47,731 miles (+1,939)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    47,731 miles
    Test number
    740319190286
    • NoteSlight cuts on o/s/f,o/s/r & o/s/r tyres

  24. Pass45,792 miles (+14,505)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    45,792 miles
    Test number
    952522109326
    • NoteRear number plate faded.

  25. Pass31,287 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    31,287 miles
    Test number
    352747307350
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about LB53 AOO

Does LB53 AOO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB53 AOO is valid until 30 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB53 AOO?
The MOT on LB53 AOO is valid until 30 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 AOO done?
LB53 AOO was recorded at 97,240 miles at its MOT on 1 May 2026, an average of 3,567 miles a year.
Has LB53 AOO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB53 AOO has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on LB53 AOO ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 1 May 2026. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LB53 AOO find?
LB53 AOO passed its latest MOT on 1 May 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front wheel bearing has slight play; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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