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Red · Petrol · 2004 · 1,598 cc

LB53 HVCMOT history

LB53 HVC is a red petrol MINI first used on 29 Jan 2004. Its MOT expired on 23 May 2025 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 126,669 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 May 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 23 May 2025
Mileage
126,669 mi
At MOT on 24 May 2024
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,102 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB53 HVC
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
29 Jan 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 May 2025
Latest MOT test
24 May 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB53 HVC was last recorded at 126,669 miles on 24 May 2024, 1,228 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Apr 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
125,441 miles · 11 Apr 2023
Between the last two tests
1,228 miles
Average per year
6,102 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 126,669 miles
  • 2023 – 125,441 miles
  • 2022 – 124,201 miles
  • 2021 – 122,338 miles
  • 2019 – 117,955 miles
  • 2017 – 108,098 miles
  • 2016 – 102,072 miles
  • 2015 – 97,403 miles
  • 2014 – 86,040 miles
  • 2012 – 58,732 miles
  • 2011 – 38,194 miles
  • 2010 – 30,964 miles
  • 2009 – 28,355 miles
  • 2008 – 25,955 miles
  • 2007 – 23,742 miles
  • 2006 – 15,069 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass126,669 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.

  • Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively OSF & NSF.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play

    Major2 MOTs, 2019

  • Central Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

24 tests since 8 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass126,669 miles (+1,228)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2025
    Odometer
    126,669 miles
    Test number
    931741718410

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass125,441 miles (+1,240)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    125,441 miles
    Test number
    411910730932
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass124,201 miles (+1,863)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    124,201 miles
    Test number
    213127437600

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass122,338 miles (+4,383)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    122,338 miles
    Test number
    386760498416
    • AdvisoryExhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryService brake fluctuating, but not excessively front both (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass117,955 miles (+10)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    117,955 miles
    Test number
    189099594420
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively OSF & NSF. (1.2.1 (e))

  6. Fail117,945 miles (+4,377)6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,945 miles
    Test number
    481413740921
    • MajorNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn NSF Top mount rubber. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Top bush. (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn OSF Top mount rubber. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively OSF & NSF. (1.2.1 (e))

  7. Pass113,568 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    113,568 miles
    Test number
    151255210150
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail113,568 miles (+5,470)1 dangerous3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,568 miles
    Test number
    884254070222
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (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))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass108,098 miles (+6,026)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    108,098 miles
    Test number
    791027200529

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass102,072 miles (+4,669)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    102,072 miles
    Test number
    339369097869

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass97,403 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    97,403 miles
    Test number
    185797695366

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail97,403 miles (+11,363)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,403 miles
    Test number
    370741294634
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded both main to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported backbox (7.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases backbox (7.1.2)

  13. Fail86,040 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,040 miles
    Test number
    176103454331
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  14. Pass86,040 miles (+11,332)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    86,040 miles
    Test number
    525043054385

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail74,708 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,708 miles
    Test number
    669226104048
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  16. Pass74,708 miles (+15,976)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    74,708 miles
    Test number
    715036704092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass58,732 miles (+20,538)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    58,732 miles
    Test number
    429223952417

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass38,194 miles (+7,230)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    38,194 miles
    Test number
    175931251310

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass30,964 miles (+2,609)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    30,964 miles
    Test number
    760610650326
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteRear brake discs corroded slightly
    • NoteSlight oil leak

  20. Pass28,355 miles (+2,400)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    28,355 miles
    Test number
    981832759367
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteFront wiper blades split on ends
    • NoteSlight engine oil leak

  21. Pass25,955 miles (+2,213)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    25,955 miles
    Test number
    624616748303
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  22. Pass23,742 miles (+3,296)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    23,742 miles
    Test number
    594068347390

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass20,446 miles (+5,377)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    20,446 miles
    Test number
    690432607065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass15,069 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    15,069 miles
    Test number
    913169536090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB53 HVC

Does LB53 HVC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB53 HVC expired on 23 May 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB53 HVC?
The MOT on LB53 HVC expired on 23 May 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB53 HVC done?
LB53 HVC was recorded at 126,669 miles at its MOT on 24 May 2024, an average of 6,102 miles a year.
Has LB53 HVC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB53 HVC has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Dec 2019.
Has the mileage on LB53 HVC 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 HVC find?
LB53 HVC passed its latest MOT on 24 May 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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