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Green · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc

LB53 AOVMOT history

LB53 AOV is a green petrol MINI first used on 20 Nov 2003. Its MOT is valid until 15 Feb 2027 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 123,827 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 15 Feb 2027
Mileage
123,827 mi
At MOT on 27 Jan 2026
MOT tests
29
21 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,101 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB53 AOV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
20 Nov 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB53 AOV was last recorded at 123,827 miles on 27 Jan 2026, 1,380 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
122,447 miles · 29 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
1,380 miles
Average per year
5,101 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 123,827 miles
  • 2025 – 122,447 miles
  • 2024 – 119,568 miles
  • 2023 – 115,986 miles
  • 2022 – 114,168 miles
  • 2021 – 112,909 miles
  • 2020 – 111,538 miles
  • 2019 – 108,753 miles
  • 2018 – 105,755 miles
  • 2017 – 97,544 miles
  • 2016 – 90,280 miles
  • 2015 – 87,495 miles
  • 2014 – 81,287 miles
  • 2013 – 79,923 miles
  • 2012 – 78,209 miles
  • 2011 – 64,736 miles
  • 2010 – 48,922 miles
  • 2009 – 45,580 miles
  • 2008 – 43,377 miles
  • 2006 – 25,662 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass123,827 miles
  • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage pipe under rear of engine (2.1.5 (a))

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 damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor5 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Brake pedal wearing smooth

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement brake reaction bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

29 tests since 30 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass123,827 miles (+1,380)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    123,827 miles
    Test number
    288737196940
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage pipe under rear of engine (2.1.5 (a))

  2. Pass122,447 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    122,447 miles
    Test number
    806621116218
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUndervside of vehicle badly corroded

  3. Fail122,445 miles (+2,877)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,445 miles
    Test number
    454452705518
    • MajorFuel tank insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUndervside of vehicle badly corroded

  4. Pass119,568 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    119,568 miles
    Test number
    983255572802

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail119,565 miles (+3,579)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,565 miles
    Test number
    377269856823
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass115,986 miles (+1,818)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    115,986 miles
    Test number
    359803477648
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  7. Pass114,168 miles (+1,259)1 minor22 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    114,168 miles
    Test number
    203724864817
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened top mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (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 Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear underside body corroded but not considered excessive

  8. Pass112,909 miles (+1,371)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    112,909 miles
    Test number
    566406021745
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly damaged (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak

  9. Pass111,538 miles1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    111,538 miles
    Test number
    354471811088
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement brake reaction bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened top mount bush split (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel binding when rotated by hand, not showing in RBT
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement brake reaction bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel binding when rotated by hand, not showing in RBT
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  10. Fail111,538 miles (+2,785)1 dangerous3 major1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,538 miles
    Test number
    838013814938
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective washer perished & split (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement brake reaction bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened top mount bush split (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel binding when rotated by hand, not showing in RBT
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement brake reaction bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel binding when rotated by hand, not showing in RBT
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  11. Pass108,753 miles (+2,998)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    108,753 miles
    Test number
    776747317753
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  12. Pass105,755 miles (+8,211)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    105,755 miles
    Test number
    637194240019
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush back (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush back (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  13. Pass97,544 miles (+7,264)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    97,544 miles
    Test number
    328114941928

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass90,280 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    90,280 miles
    Test number
    481256614645

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail90,280 miles (+2,785)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,280 miles
    Test number
    252196382730
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

  16. Pass87,495 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    87,495 miles
    Test number
    637017845001
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Fail87,495 miles (+6,208)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,495 miles
    Test number
    149504945065
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Pass81,287 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    81,287 miles
    Test number
    146563524077
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Fail81,287 miles (+1,364)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,287 miles
    Test number
    335152224061
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Pass79,923 miles (+1,714)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    79,923 miles
    Test number
    677389023016
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  21. Fail78,209 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,209 miles
    Test number
    359964422077
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  22. Pass78,209 miles (+13,473)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    78,209 miles
    Test number
    596854922017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass64,736 miles (+15,814)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    64,736 miles
    Test number
    959672041021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass48,922 miles (+3,342)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    48,922 miles
    Test number
    673037630003
    • NoteNearside front tyre has cut in sidewall
    • NoteOffside front brake pipe starting to corrode around union
    • NoteOil leak

  25. Pass45,580 miles (+2,203)1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    45,580 miles
    Test number
    341974149084
    • NoteN/s/f tyre outer has cuts in wall but no cords showing

  26. Pass43,377 miles (+3,255)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    43,377 miles
    Test number
    711247898117
    • NoteDamage to nearside front tyre outer sidewall
    • NoteSlight bind on offside rear brake

  27. Pass40,122 miles (+14,460)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    40,122 miles
    Test number
    584866648021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass25,662 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    25,662 miles
    Test number
    572543706317

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail25,662 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,662 miles
    Test number
    501703306335
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Questions about LB53 AOV

Does LB53 AOV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB53 AOV is valid until 15 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB53 AOV?
The MOT on LB53 AOV is valid until 15 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB53 AOV done?
LB53 AOV was recorded at 123,827 miles at its MOT on 27 Jan 2026, an average of 5,101 miles a year.
Has LB53 AOV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB53 AOV has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on LB53 AOV 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 AOV find?
LB53 AOV passed its latest MOT on 27 Jan 2026 with 1 advisory: power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage pipe under rear of engine.

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