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Black · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc

LB53 HJUMOT history

LB53 HJU is a black petrol MINI first used on 10 Dec 2003. Its MOT expired on 4 Apr 2025 and it has passed 11 of 15 MOT tests, with 70,608 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Apr 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 4 Apr 2025
Mileage
70,608 mi
At MOT on 5 Apr 2024
MOT tests
15
11 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,465 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB53 HJU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
10 Dec 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Apr 2025
Latest MOT test
5 Apr 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB53 HJU was last recorded at 70,608 miles on 5 Apr 2024, 3,144 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Mar 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
67,464 miles · 15 Mar 2023
Between the last two tests
3,144 miles
Average per year
2,465 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 70,608 miles
  • 2023 – 67,464 miles
  • 2015 – 55,044 miles
  • 2014 – 47,787 miles
  • 2013 – 47,424 miles
  • 2012 – 47,356 miles
  • 2011 – 46,402 miles
  • 2010 – 43,918 miles
  • 2008 – 39,905 miles
  • 2007 – 34,282 miles
  • 2006 – 27,782 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass70,608 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

15 tests since 20 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass70,608 miles (+3,144)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    70,608 miles
    Test number
    915535630694
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass67,464 miles (+12,420)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    67,464 miles
    Test number
    746240395039
    • AdvisoryHigh beam stalk faulty
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass55,044 miles (+7,257)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    55,044 miles
    Test number
    706436665074
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  4. Pass47,787 miles (+363)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    47,787 miles
    Test number
    516094024089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass47,424 miles (+68)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    47,424 miles
    Test number
    587719513040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail47,356 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,356 miles
    Test number
    248491522061
    • Repaired at testBrake linkage has abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment (3.5.1f)

  7. Pass47,356 miles (+954)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    47,356 miles
    Test number
    545041422098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass46,402 miles (+2,484)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    46,402 miles
    Test number
    526819121025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass43,918 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    43,918 miles
    Test number
    191615230406

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail43,918 miles (+4,013)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,918 miles
    Test number
    272614930095
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBrake pad warning light on

  11. Pass39,905 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    39,905 miles
    Test number
    462484058379

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail39,905 miles (+5,623)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,905 miles
    Test number
    611084258328
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • 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)
    • NoteThere is a screw in the tread of the n/s/r tyre

  13. Pass34,282 miles (+6,500)
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    34,282 miles
    Test number
    184842067314

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass27,782 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    27,782 miles
    Test number
    441954126345

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail27,782 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,782 miles
    Test number
    412214126375
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Questions about LB53 HJU

Does LB53 HJU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB53 HJU expired on 4 Apr 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB53 HJU?
The MOT on LB53 HJU expired on 4 Apr 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB53 HJU done?
LB53 HJU was recorded at 70,608 miles at its MOT on 5 Apr 2024, an average of 2,465 miles a year.
Has LB53 HJU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB53 HJU has failed 4 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Jan 2012.
Has the mileage on LB53 HJU 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 HJU find?
LB53 HJU passed its latest MOT on 5 Apr 2024 with 3 advisories: nearside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; offside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak.

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