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Red · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc

LB53 AOUMOT history

LB53 AOU is a red petrol MINI first used on 19 Nov 2003. Its MOT expired on 2 Oct 2025 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 85,692 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Sept 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 2 Oct 2025
Mileage
85,692 mi
At MOT on 20 Sept 2024
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,260 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB53 AOU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
19 Nov 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Oct 2025
Latest MOT test
20 Sept 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB53 AOU was last recorded at 85,692 miles on 20 Sept 2024, 307 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
85,385 miles · 29 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
307 miles
Average per year
4,260 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 85,692 miles
  • 2023 – 77,843 miles
  • 2022 – 68,526 miles
  • 2021 – 62,794 miles
  • 2020 – 61,767 miles
  • 2019 – 58,365 miles
  • 2018 – 53,960 miles
  • 2017 – 51,072 miles
  • 2016 – 48,077 miles
  • 2015 – 44,977 miles
  • 2014 – 43,403 miles
  • 2013 – 41,510 miles
  • 2012 – 37,353 miles
  • 2011 – 31,983 miles
  • 2010 – 23,625 miles
  • 2009 – 18,701 miles
  • 2008 – 14,278 miles
  • 2007 – 11,462 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass85,692 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 engine

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2015

Full MOT history

23 tests since 18 Apr 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass85,692 miles (+307)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    85,692 miles
    Test number
    217120530568

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail85,385 miles (+7,542)9 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,385 miles
    Test number
    931512100907
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorFront Position lamp not working nearside and offside (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MajorFront Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorPower steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorIndicator switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside and offside (4.1.4 (b))

  3. Pass77,843 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    77,843 miles
    Test number
    846495984465
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail77,843 miles (+9,317)2 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,843 miles
    Test number
    589329348478
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass68,526 miles (+5,732)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    68,526 miles
    Test number
    411016842131
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear light lens damaged
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass62,794 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    62,794 miles
    Test number
    914388224221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail62,794 miles (+1,027)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,794 miles
    Test number
    324744813646
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass61,767 miles (+3,402)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    61,767 miles
    Test number
    910813647320
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass58,365 miles (+4,405)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    58,365 miles
    Test number
    525912534310
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear lamp lense damaged
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass53,960 miles (+2,888)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    53,960 miles
    Test number
    667095414914
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass51,072 miles (+2,995)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    51,072 miles
    Test number
    394771128642
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  12. Pass48,077 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    48,077 miles
    Test number
    630376634341

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail48,075 miles (+3,098)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,075 miles
    Test number
    478498300937
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

  14. Pass44,977 miles (+1,574)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    44,977 miles
    Test number
    126604495144
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • NoteOil leak

  15. Pass43,403 miles (+1,893)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    43,403 miles
    Test number
    169919194120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass41,510 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    41,510 miles
    Test number
    437916873161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail41,510 miles (+4,157)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,510 miles
    Test number
    138555673102
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass37,353 miles (+5,370)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    37,353 miles
    Test number
    539251602298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass31,983 miles (+8,358)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    31,983 miles
    Test number
    218040591178
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteThe exhaust system is rusty.

  20. Pass23,625 miles (+4,924)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    23,625 miles
    Test number
    364134000472
    • NoteAdvise on wear to nearside track rod end.

  21. Pass18,701 miles (+4,423)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    18,701 miles
    Test number
    430909649099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass14,278 miles (+2,816)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    14,278 miles
    Test number
    611381058050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass11,462 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    11,462 miles
    Test number
    320628407118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB53 AOU

Does LB53 AOU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB53 AOU expired on 2 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB53 AOU?
The MOT on LB53 AOU expired on 2 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB53 AOU done?
LB53 AOU was recorded at 85,692 miles at its MOT on 20 Sept 2024, an average of 4,260 miles a year.
Has LB53 AOU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB53 AOU has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on LB53 AOU 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 AOU find?
LB53 AOU passed its latest MOT on 20 Sept 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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