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Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc

LB53 APYMOT history

LB53 APY is a blue petrol MINI first used on 17 Dec 2003. Its MOT expired on 28 Apr 2026 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 127,428 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Apr 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 28 Apr 2026
Mileage
127,428 mi
At MOT on 29 Apr 2025
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,380 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB53 APY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
17 Dec 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
29 Apr 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB53 APY was last recorded at 127,428 miles on 29 Apr 2025, 21 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
127,407 miles · 22 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
21 miles
Average per year
6,380 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 127,428 miles
  • 2024 – 118,591 miles
  • 2023 – 110,356 miles
  • 2022 – 102,398 miles
  • 2021 – 95,901 miles
  • 2020 – 94,984 miles
  • 2019 – 92,835 miles
  • 2018 – 86,007 miles
  • 2017 – 74,155 miles
  • 2016 – 60,266 miles
  • 2015 – 56,318 miles
  • 2014 – 50,562 miles
  • 2013 – 43,343 miles
  • 2012 – 35,751 miles
  • 2011 – 30,979 miles
  • 2010 – 26,277 miles
  • 2009 – 21,304 miles
  • 2008 – 16,554 miles
  • 2007 – 12,300 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass127,428 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • MinorOffside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt loose outer clip (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded ( hose connection area) (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge worn partially BALD (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded ( hose connection area) (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn very thin and signs of overheating brake (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

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

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2018–2024

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2024

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2024

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2024

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear towards rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

28 tests since 13 Apr 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass127,428 miles (+21)4 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    127,428 miles
    Test number
    772496590368
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt loose outer clip (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded ( hose connection area) (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge worn partially BALD (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded ( hose connection area) (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn very thin and signs of overheating brake (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail127,407 miles (+8,816)5 major5 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,407 miles
    Test number
    729865139811
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective seal split (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded area of fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded area of fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt loose outer clip (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded ( hose connection area) (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge worn partially BALD (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre in central tread
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded ( hose connection area) (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn very thin and signs of overheating brake (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass118,591 miles (+196)1 minor13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    118,591 miles
    Test number
    396542918221
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear towards rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
    • AdvisoryCoolant at minimum
    • AdvisoryFront bumper not fitted correctly offside
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal cracking

  4. Fail118,395 miles (+8,039)1 major1 minor14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,395 miles
    Test number
    959742219356
    • MajorWindscreen in an unacceptable condition crack more than 40mm within swept area (3.2 (c) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear towards rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
    • AdvisoryCoolant at minimum
    • AdvisoryFront bumper not fitted correctly offside
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal cracking
    • AdvisoryOil below minimum - oil added to test emissions

  5. Pass110,356 miles (+24)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    110,356 miles
    Test number
    860085995552
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both fronts corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various covered (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal splitting

  6. Fail110,332 miles (+7,934)2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,332 miles
    Test number
    515252465481
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both fronts corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various covered (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal splitting

  7. Pass102,398 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    102,398 miles
    Test number
    909561317522
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear pipes starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal cracked
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak

  8. Fail102,398 miles (+6,497)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,398 miles
    Test number
    360741422836
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear pipes starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal cracked
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak

  9. Pass95,901 miles (+917)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    95,901 miles
    Test number
    117103375325
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant level low
    • AdvisorySections of exhaust are deteriorating

  10. Pass94,984 miles (+2,149)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    94,984 miles
    Test number
    408269556298
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass92,835 miles (+6,828)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    92,835 miles
    Test number
    919956980819
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box deteriorating

  12. Pass86,007 miles (+11,852)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    86,007 miles
    Test number
    883775719650
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  13. Pass74,155 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    74,155 miles
    Test number
    574508038075
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front worn on edges off side rear low (4.1.E.1)

  14. Fail74,150 miles (+13,884)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,150 miles
    Test number
    250880918531
    • FailureNearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front worn on edges off side rear low (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass60,266 miles (+3,948)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    60,266 miles
    Test number
    676288538713
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass56,318 miles (+69)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    56,318 miles
    Test number
    526848901234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail56,249 miles (+5,687)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,249 miles
    Test number
    921767298272
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  18. Pass50,562 miles (+7,219)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    50,562 miles
    Test number
    997248984206
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre slightly cracking

  19. Pass43,343 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    43,343 miles
    Test number
    417716313317
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Fail43,343 miles (+2,368)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,343 miles
    Test number
    426296013391
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass40,975 miles (+5,224)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    40,975 miles
    Test number
    197668103180
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteAll tyres perished
    • NoteBrake pipes corroded
    • NoteNearside rear discs corroded

  22. Pass35,751 miles (+38)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    35,751 miles
    Test number
    569176112105
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteRear brake discs corroded

  23. Fail35,713 miles (+4,734)1 failure2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,713 miles
    Test number
    248151212459
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteExhaust back box corroded
    • NoteRear brake discs corroded

  24. Pass30,979 miles (+4,702)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    30,979 miles
    Test number
    396375501159
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  25. Pass26,277 miles (+4,973)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    26,277 miles
    Test number
    153386510143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass21,304 miles (+4,750)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    21,304 miles
    Test number
    772970499000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass16,554 miles (+4,254)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    16,554 miles
    Test number
    551931608143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass12,300 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    12,300 miles
    Test number
    263473307128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB53 APY

Does LB53 APY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB53 APY expired on 28 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB53 APY?
The MOT on LB53 APY expired on 28 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB53 APY done?
LB53 APY was recorded at 127,428 miles at its MOT on 29 Apr 2025, an average of 6,380 miles a year.
Has LB53 APY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB53 APY has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on LB53 APY 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 APY find?
LB53 APY passed its latest MOT on 29 Apr 2025 with 4 minor defects and 8 advisories: nearside front inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside front outer suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front upper anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated, and 9 more.

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