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Blue · Petrol · 2004 · 1,598 cc

LB53 HHUMOT history

LB53 HHU is a blue petrol MINI first used on 13 Jan 2004. Its MOT is valid until 25 Jul 2027 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 61,886 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 25 Jul 2027
Mileage
61,886 mi
At MOT on 23 Jul 2026
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
2,435 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB53 HHU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
13 Jan 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB53 HHU was last recorded at 61,886 miles on 23 Jul 2026, 293 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
61,593 miles · 4 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
293 miles
Average per year
2,435 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 61,886 miles
  • 2025 – 61,593 miles
  • 2024 – 61,202 miles
  • 2023 – 60,546 miles
  • 2022 – 54,640 miles
  • 2020 – 50,491 miles
  • 2019 – 48,356 miles
  • 2018 – 45,853 miles
  • 2017 – 45,619 miles
  • 2016 – 31,561 miles
  • 2015 – 31,487 miles
  • 2014 – 31,039 miles
  • 2013 – 29,769 miles
  • 2012 – 28,336 miles
  • 2011 – 26,984 miles
  • 2010 – 25,379 miles
  • 2009 – 21,322 miles
  • 2008 – 17,645 miles
  • 2007 – 15,463 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass61,886 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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Front brake discs are worn and lipped

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

28 tests since 29 Jun 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass61,886 miles (+293)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    61,886 miles
    Test number
    291200675147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass61,593 miles (+391)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    61,593 miles
    Test number
    440023148563

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass61,202 miles (+656)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    61,202 miles
    Test number
    935045099376

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass60,546 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    60,546 miles
    Test number
    442362974937
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Fail60,546 miles (+5,906)7 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,546 miles
    Test number
    152170740502
    • MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass54,640 miles (+39)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    54,640 miles
    Test number
    783456421648
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail54,601 miles (+4,110)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,601 miles
    Test number
    773461720559
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded both front (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass50,491 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    50,491 miles
    Test number
    184846003734
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail50,491 miles (+2,135)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,491 miles
    Test number
    257585441814
    • MajorStop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear both (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass48,356 miles (+2,503)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    48,356 miles
    Test number
    402195237760
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass45,853 miles (+234)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    45,853 miles
    Test number
    746550176005
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass45,619 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    45,619 miles
    Test number
    255773080092
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside & nearside (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Items removed from driver's view prior to test mobile phone mount
    • AdvisoryOil leak engine sump

  13. Fail45,619 miles (+14,058)5 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,619 miles
    Test number
    984015078293
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside & nearside (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Items removed from driver's view prior to test mobile phone mount
    • AdvisoryOil leak engine sump

  14. Pass31,561 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    31,561 miles
    Test number
    860969478047
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs are worn and lipped
    • AdvisoryFront reg plate cracked
    • AdvisoryFront spot light glass loose
    • AdvisoryOffside rear exhaust box outer skin corroding
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  15. Fail31,561 miles (+74)5 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,561 miles
    Test number
    739618269267
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)
    • FailureStop lamp emits other than a steady red light PARTIALLY WHITE (1.2.1e)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs are worn and lipped
    • AdvisoryFront reg plate cracked
    • AdvisoryFront spot light glass loose
    • AdvisoryOffside rear exhaust box outer skin corroding

  16. Pass31,487 miles (+448)1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    31,487 miles
    Test number
    346611935112
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

  17. Pass31,039 miles (+5)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    31,039 miles
    Test number
    217139024478
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteFront number plate crack

  18. Fail31,034 miles (+1,265)2 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,034 miles
    Test number
    665646324190
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine Overheat during emmision test
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteFront number plate crack

  19. Pass29,769 miles (+1,433)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    29,769 miles
    Test number
    257877153490
    • NoteAftermarket air cleaner insecure
    • NoteDriving/spot lamps insecure

  20. Pass28,336 miles (+1,352)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2013
    Odometer
    28,336 miles
    Test number
    146713042172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass26,984 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    26,984 miles
    Test number
    717691561142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail26,984 miles (+1,605)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,984 miles
    Test number
    157651861183
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  23. Pass25,379 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    25,379 miles
    Test number
    170565650113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail25,379 miles (+4,057)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,379 miles
    Test number
    293524450468
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  25. Pass21,322 miles (+12)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    21,322 miles
    Test number
    984486879157
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteRear pads low
    • NoteRear wiper worn

  26. Fail21,310 miles (+3,665)1 failure3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,310 miles
    Test number
    884785279145
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteRear pads low
    • NoteRear wiper worn

  27. Pass17,645 miles (+2,182)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    17,645 miles
    Test number
    971889578189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass15,463 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    15,463 miles
    Test number
    944510387119
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Questions about LB53 HHU

Does LB53 HHU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB53 HHU is valid until 25 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB53 HHU?
The MOT on LB53 HHU is valid until 25 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB53 HHU done?
LB53 HHU was recorded at 61,886 miles at its MOT on 23 Jul 2026, an average of 2,435 miles a year.
Has LB53 HHU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB53 HHU has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Jul 2023.
Has the mileage on LB53 HHU 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 HHU find?
LB53 HHU passed its latest MOT on 23 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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