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Black · Petrol · 2004 · 1,598 cc

LB53 HKGMOT history

LB53 HKG is a black petrol MINI first used on 16 Jan 2004. Its MOT is valid until 26 Nov 2026 and it has passed 18 of 28 MOT tests, with 137,726 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 26 Nov 2026
Mileage
137,726 mi
At MOT on 27 Nov 2025
MOT tests
28
18 passed · 10 failed
Per year
4,918 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB53 HKG
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
16 Jan 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
27 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB53 HKG was last recorded at 137,726 miles on 27 Nov 2025, 16 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
137,710 miles · 24 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
16 miles
Average per year
4,918 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 137,726 miles
  • 2024 – 131,626 miles
  • 2023 – 124,660 miles
  • 2022 – 118,829 miles
  • 2021 – 117,002 miles
  • 2020 – 114,765 miles
  • 2019 – 110,188 miles
  • 2018 – 107,164 miles
  • 2017 – 104,138 miles
  • 2016 – 101,018 miles
  • 2015 – 96,885 miles
  • 2014 – 93,212 miles
  • 2013 – 90,254 miles
  • 2012 – 85,149 miles
  • 2010 – 79,492 miles
  • 2009 – 62,961 miles
  • 2008 – 52,715 miles
  • 2007 – 45,631 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass137,726 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (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.

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

28 tests since 7 Mar 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass137,726 miles (+16)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    137,726 miles
    Test number
    395152038095
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • 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 Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  2. Fail137,710 miles (+6,084)1 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,710 miles
    Test number
    525157323041
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • 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 Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  3. Pass131,626 miles (+5)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    131,626 miles
    Test number
    256623316107
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail131,621 miles (+6,961)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,621 miles
    Test number
    547293493563
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass124,660 miles (+14)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    124,660 miles
    Test number
    665427886925
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Fail124,646 miles (+5,817)1 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,646 miles
    Test number
    734295369631
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass118,829 miles (+7)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    118,829 miles
    Test number
    412761187537
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has slight blow front joint
    • AdvisoryFuel tank straps rusty
    • AdvisoryPlastic over sills fitted not allowing full inspection

  8. Fail118,822 miles (+1,820)1 dangerous7 major12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,822 miles
    Test number
    950123273721
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorHeadlamp lens seriously defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has slight blow front joint
    • AdvisoryFuel tank straps rusty
    • AdvisoryPlastic over sills fitted not allowing full inspection

  9. Pass117,002 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    117,002 miles
    Test number
    859669811870
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  10. Fail117,002 miles (+2,237)2 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,002 miles
    Test number
    210938997710
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  11. Pass114,765 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    114,765 miles
    Test number
    126341694848
    • MinorOffside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front & rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Trailing arms, offside & nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  12. Fail114,765 miles (+4,577)1 repaired1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,765 miles
    Test number
    706418986894
    • Repaired at testAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MinorOffside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front & rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Trailing arms, offside & nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  13. Pass110,188 miles (+3,024)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    110,188 miles
    Test number
    834414439884
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside & nearside (1.1.11 (c))

  14. Pass107,164 miles (+3,026)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2019
    Odometer
    107,164 miles
    Test number
    939933160885

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass104,138 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2018
    Odometer
    104,138 miles
    Test number
    153571376677
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak

  16. Fail104,138 miles (+3,120)2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,138 miles
    Test number
    421296211017
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak

  17. Pass101,018 miles (+4,133)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2017
    Odometer
    101,018 miles
    Test number
    591250503059
    • AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryCoolant rad leaking
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  18. Pass96,885 miles (+3,673)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2016
    Odometer
    96,885 miles
    Test number
    636520805164
    • NotePlay front track rods
    • NoteRear metal brake pipe corrosion,

  19. Pass93,212 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2015
    Odometer
    93,212 miles
    Test number
    799579124162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail93,212 miles (+2,958)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,212 miles
    Test number
    246399524114
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  21. Pass90,254 miles (+5,105)1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    90,254 miles
    Test number
    826343293079
    • NoteFront discs inner faces corroded, o/s/r tyre cracking and has nail in

  22. Pass85,149 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    85,149 miles
    Test number
    619393892055
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteRear exhaust box corroded

  23. Fail85,149 miles (+5,657)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,149 miles
    Test number
    915580392068
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteRear exhaust box corroded

  24. Pass79,492 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    79,492 miles
    Test number
    173481870221
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  25. Fail79,492 miles (+16,531)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,492 miles
    Test number
    794421470208
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  26. Pass62,961 miles (+10,246)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    62,961 miles
    Test number
    161284489481
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  27. Pass52,715 miles (+7,084)1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    52,715 miles
    Test number
    832240868005
    • NoteRear disc worn

  28. Pass45,631 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    45,631 miles
    Test number
    130176367077
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Questions about LB53 HKG

Does LB53 HKG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB53 HKG is valid until 26 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB53 HKG?
The MOT on LB53 HKG is valid until 26 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 HKG done?
LB53 HKG was recorded at 137,726 miles at its MOT on 27 Nov 2025, an average of 4,918 miles a year.
Has LB53 HKG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB53 HKG has failed 10 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on LB53 HKG 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 HKG find?
LB53 HKG passed its latest MOT on 27 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: nearside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; front brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge, and 5 more.

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