MINI
Black · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc
LB53 HKCMOT history
LB53 HKC is a black petrol MINI first used on 17 Dec 2003. Its MOT expired on 4 Dec 2025 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 90,009 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Dec 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 4 Dec 2025
- Mileage
- 90,009 mi
- At MOT on 5 Dec 2024
- MOT tests
- 23
- 17 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 1,246 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB53 HKC
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- MINI
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,598 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 17 Dec 2003
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 4 Dec 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 5 Dec 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB53 HKC was last recorded at 90,009 miles on 5 Dec 2024, 2,578 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Nov 2023.
Mileage went down between tests
- 4 Apr 2008: 45,586 miles, lower than 83,182 miles on 19 Feb 2008.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 87,431 miles · 2 Nov 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 2,578 miles
- Average per year
- 1,246 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 90,009 miles
- 2023 – 87,431 miles
- 2022 – 86,356 miles
- 2021 – 84,562 miles
- 2020 – 83,312 miles
- 2019 – 81,197 miles
- 2018 – 78,883 miles
- 2017 – 78,038 miles
- 2016 – 68,943 miles
- 2015 – 66,048 miles
- 2013 – 59,588 miles
- 2011 – 58,809 miles
- 2010 – 57,624 miles
- 2009 – 51,678 miles
- 2008 – 45,586 miles
- 2007 – 67,830 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass90,009 miles
- MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryCoolant leakRecorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
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 Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt
Major2 MOTs, 2019–2023
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2018
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2018
Full MOT history
23 tests since 17 Feb 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass90,009 miles (+2,578)1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 90,009 miles
- Test number
- 300791403061
- MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryCoolant leak
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Pass87,431 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 87,431 miles
- Test number
- 666122153084
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail87,431 miles (+1,075)2 dangerous2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 87,431 miles
- Test number
- 659805029051
- DangerousFront Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- DangerousRear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorRear Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass86,356 miles (+1,794)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 86,356 miles
- Test number
- 921023640829
- AdvisoryCoolant leak
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass84,562 miles (+1,250)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 84,562 miles
- Test number
- 317423892311
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCoolant leak
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass83,312 miles (+2,115)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 83,312 miles
- Test number
- 518052214723
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass81,197 miles (+4)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 81,197 miles
- Test number
- 458712601617
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail81,193 miles (+2,310)6 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 81,193 miles
- Test number
- 204460465274
- MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorRear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak box (8.2.1.1 (b))
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCoolant leak
Pass78,883 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 May 2019
- Odometer
- 78,883 miles
- Test number
- 535132156009
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Fail78,883 miles (+845)1 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 78,883 miles
- Test number
- 926151821539
- Repaired at testHeadlamp not working on dipped beam Both Sides (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass78,038 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 78,038 miles
- Test number
- 586800000872
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail78,038 miles (+9,095)3 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 78,038 miles
- Test number
- 473291916686
- Repaired at testFront position lamp(s) not working both sides (1.1.A.3b)
- Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Pass68,943 miles (+2,895)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 68,943 miles
- Test number
- 785059889063
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass66,048 miles (+6,460)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 66,048 miles
- Test number
- 519147435089
- 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)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass59,588 miles (+779)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Dec 2014
- Odometer
- 59,588 miles
- Test number
- 529035563356
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass58,809 miles (+1,185)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 58,809 miles
- Test number
- 819070381034
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Pass57,624 miles (+4)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 57,624 miles
- Test number
- 391739270069
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail57,620 miles (+5,942)1 dangerous4 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 57,620 miles
- Test number
- 331504670032
- DangerousBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
- FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass51,678 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 51,678 miles
- Test number
- 440973899038
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail51,678 miles (+6,092)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 51,678 miles
- Test number
- 912103899068
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Pass45,586 miles (-37,596)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 45,586 miles
- Test number
- 380945698099
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass83,182 miles (+15,352)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Feb 2009
- Odometer
- 83,182 miles
- Test number
- 121550858061
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Pass67,830 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Feb 2008
- Odometer
- 67,830 miles
- Test number
- 291978647050
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Questions about LB53 HKC
- Does LB53 HKC currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LB53 HKC expired on 4 Dec 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LB53 HKC?
- The MOT on LB53 HKC expired on 4 Dec 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LB53 HKC done?
- LB53 HKC was recorded at 90,009 miles at its MOT on 5 Dec 2024, an average of 1,246 miles a year.
- Has LB53 HKC ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB53 HKC has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Oct 2023.
- Has the mileage on LB53 HKC ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 4 Apr 2008. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on LB53 HKC find?
- LB53 HKC passed its latest MOT on 5 Dec 2024 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: offside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; coolant leak; nearside rear service brake binding but not excessively, and 4 more.
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