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Black · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc

LB53 AOPMOT history

LB53 AOP is a black petrol MINI first used on 24 Nov 2003. Its MOT expired on 26 Sept 2025 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 81,514 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Sept 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 26 Sept 2025
Mileage
81,514 mi
At MOT on 10 Sept 2024
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,984 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB53 AOP
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
24 Nov 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Sept 2025
Latest MOT test
10 Sept 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB53 AOP was last recorded at 81,514 miles on 10 Sept 2024, 13,062 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Sept 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
68,452 miles · 12 Sept 2023
Between the last two tests
13,062 miles
Average per year
3,984 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 81,514 miles
  • 2023 – 68,452 miles
  • 2022 – 61,436 miles
  • 2021 – 54,438 miles
  • 2020 – 51,458 miles
  • 2019 – 46,783 miles
  • 2018 – 45,788 miles
  • 2017 – 42,039 miles
  • 2016 – 36,188 miles
  • 2015 – 32,671 miles
  • 2014 – 30,236 miles
  • 2013 – 26,252 miles
  • 2012 – 24,160 miles
  • 2011 – 22,894 miles
  • 2010 – 21,641 miles
  • 2009 – 19,197 miles
  • 2008 – 15,339 miles
  • 2007 – 11,329 miles
  • 2006 – 10,516 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass81,514 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Items removed from driver's view prior to test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

26 tests since 15 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass81,514 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    81,514 miles
    Test number
    402459662778
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Fail81,514 miles (+13,062)2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,514 miles
    Test number
    962553886792
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass68,452 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    68,452 miles
    Test number
    152243977163
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut 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 Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal perished

  4. Fail68,452 miles (+7,016)3 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,452 miles
    Test number
    301696386604
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut 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 Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal perished

  5. Pass61,436 miles (+6,998)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    61,436 miles
    Test number
    428833228808
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass54,438 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    54,438 miles
    Test number
    511206163904
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal perished but still sealing

  7. Fail54,438 miles (+2,980)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,438 miles
    Test number
    224857017006
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal perished but still sealing

  8. Pass51,458 miles (+4,675)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    51,458 miles
    Test number
    591260542875
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryPetrol cap seal cracking

  9. Pass46,783 miles (+995)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    46,783 miles
    Test number
    736352065423

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass45,788 miles (+3,749)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    45,788 miles
    Test number
    246182321340

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass42,039 miles (+1,812)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    42,039 miles
    Test number
    430918044153
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  12. Pass40,227 miles (+4,039)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    40,227 miles
    Test number
    842847531871

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass36,188 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    36,188 miles
    Test number
    190099528566
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit (3.5.1g)

  14. Fail36,184 miles (+3,513)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,184 miles
    Test number
    543637703211
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass32,671 miles (+2,435)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    32,671 miles
    Test number
    995071705292
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass30,236 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    30,236 miles
    Test number
    319809504418
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  17. Fail30,236 miles (+3,984)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,236 miles
    Test number
    736649204267
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass26,252 miles (+2,092)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    26,252 miles
    Test number
    337052613442
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass24,160 miles (+1,266)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    24,160 miles
    Test number
    517107702233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass22,894 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    22,894 miles
    Test number
    826356811275
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  21. Fail22,894 miles (+1,253)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,894 miles
    Test number
    835646111292
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  22. Pass21,641 miles (+2,444)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    21,641 miles
    Test number
    502319700258
    • 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)

  23. Pass19,197 miles (+3,858)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    19,197 miles
    Test number
    220203319288
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm synthetic 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)

  24. Pass15,339 miles (+4,010)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    15,339 miles
    Test number
    303784618282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass11,329 miles (+813)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    11,329 miles
    Test number
    622055717261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass10,516 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    10,516 miles
    Test number
    440519116456

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB53 AOP

Does LB53 AOP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB53 AOP expired on 26 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB53 AOP?
The MOT on LB53 AOP expired on 26 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB53 AOP done?
LB53 AOP was recorded at 81,514 miles at its MOT on 10 Sept 2024, an average of 3,984 miles a year.
Has LB53 AOP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB53 AOP has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on LB53 AOP 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 AOP find?
LB53 AOP passed its latest MOT on 10 Sept 2024 with 7 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside rear coil spring corroded, and 4 more.

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