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MINI Cooper S

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc

LB53 HHFMOT history

LB53 HHF is a silver petrol MINI Cooper S first used on 12 Dec 2003. Its MOT is valid until 12 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 142,570 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 12 Nov 2026
Mileage
142,570 mi
At MOT on 13 Nov 2025
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,929 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB53 HHF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Model
Cooper S
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
12 Dec 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
13 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB53 HHF was last recorded at 142,570 miles on 13 Nov 2025, 1,747 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
140,823 miles · 1 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
1,747 miles
Average per year
6,929 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 142,570 miles
  • 2024 – 140,823 miles
  • 2023 – 140,044 miles
  • 2022 – 137,485 miles
  • 2021 – 136,687 miles
  • 2019 – 132,909 miles
  • 2017 – 117,039 miles
  • 2016 – 116,277 miles
  • 2015 – 112,182 miles
  • 2014 – 95,749 miles
  • 2013 – 88,505 miles
  • 2012 – 85,830 miles
  • 2011 – 71,073 miles
  • 2010 – 50,611 miles
  • 2009 – 29,315 miles
  • 2008 – 21,010 miles
  • 2007 – 19,478 miles
  • 2006 – 11,583 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass142,570 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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 slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Power steering component has slight seepage from a component

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

25 tests since 18 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass142,570 miles (+1,747)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    142,570 miles
    Test number
    428928175174
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  2. Pass140,823 miles (+779)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    140,823 miles
    Test number
    285437304734
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass140,044 miles (+1)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    140,044 miles
    Test number
    463657030954
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Fail140,043 miles (+2,558)4 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,043 miles
    Test number
    101908406955
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryDrive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  5. Pass137,485 miles (+798)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    137,485 miles
    Test number
    257367285180
    • AdvisoryDrive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

  6. Pass136,687 miles (+1,403)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    136,687 miles
    Test number
    173743843259
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass135,284 miles (+2,375)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    135,284 miles
    Test number
    433954171267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass132,909 miles (+3,567)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    132,909 miles
    Test number
    279169514541
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass129,342 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    129,342 miles
    Test number
    193789027666
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail129,335 miles (+12,296)1 dangerous1 repaired1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,335 miles
    Test number
    757836158967
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass117,039 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    117,039 miles
    Test number
    658085247124
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Fail117,039 miles (+762)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,039 miles
    Test number
    498399139245
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Pass116,277 miles (+4,095)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    116,277 miles
    Test number
    468193398467
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Pass112,182 miles (+16,433)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    112,182 miles
    Test number
    665944855194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass95,749 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    95,749 miles
    Test number
    256787254480
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  16. Fail95,749 miles (+7,244)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,749 miles
    Test number
    417827054174
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  17. Pass88,505 miles (+2,675)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    88,505 miles
    Test number
    218500813219
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Pass85,830 miles (+2)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    85,830 miles
    Test number
    229722712246
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  19. Fail85,828 miles (+14,755)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,828 miles
    Test number
    997025502212
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass71,073 miles (+20,462)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    71,073 miles
    Test number
    397040911266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass50,611 miles (+21,296)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2011
    Odometer
    50,611 miles
    Test number
    691667730128
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres are wearing on inner edges!!!

  22. Pass29,315 miles (+8,305)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    29,315 miles
    Test number
    933200339079
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Pass21,010 miles (+1,532)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    21,010 miles
    Test number
    132033548461

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass19,478 miles (+7,895)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    19,478 miles
    Test number
    292558337354

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass11,583 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    11,583 miles
    Test number
    524532856370

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB53 HHF

Does LB53 HHF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB53 HHF is valid until 12 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB53 HHF?
The MOT on LB53 HHF is valid until 12 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB53 HHF done?
LB53 HHF was recorded at 142,570 miles at its MOT on 13 Nov 2025, an average of 6,929 miles a year.
Has LB53 HHF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB53 HHF has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on LB53 HHF 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 HHF find?
LB53 HHF passed its latest MOT on 13 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect: offside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated.

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