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Green · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc

LB53 MCSMOT history

LB53 MCS is a green petrol MINI first used on 10 Oct 2003. Its MOT is valid until 22 Nov 2026 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 100,567 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 22 Nov 2026
Mileage
100,567 mi
At MOT on 23 Oct 2025
MOT tests
27
21 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,165 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB53 MCS
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
10 Oct 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
23 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB53 MCS was last recorded at 100,567 miles on 23 Oct 2025, 464 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
100,103 miles · 14 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
464 miles
Average per year
4,165 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 100,567 miles
  • 2024 – 100,103 miles
  • 2023 – 98,192 miles
  • 2022 – 94,951 miles
  • 2021 – 88,810 miles
  • 2020 – 88,493 miles
  • 2019 – 88,170 miles
  • 2018 – 87,778 miles
  • 2017 – 87,355 miles
  • 2016 – 82,402 miles
  • 2015 – 77,676 miles
  • 2014 – 71,722 miles
  • 2013 – 65,902 miles
  • 2012 – 61,081 miles
  • 2011 – 57,814 miles
  • 2010 – 53,589 miles
  • 2009 – 47,685 miles
  • 2008 – 40,652 miles
  • 2007 – 31,894 miles
  • 2006 – 23,486 miles
  • 2005 – 17,952 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass100,567 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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle joint

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2016

Full MOT history

27 tests since 22 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass100,567 miles (+464)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    100,567 miles
    Test number
    608507985202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass100,103 miles (+1,911)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    100,103 miles
    Test number
    739525245419

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass98,192 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    98,192 miles
    Test number
    127593663141
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail98,190 miles (+3,239)1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,190 miles
    Test number
    828003872679
    • MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both headlight lenses (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass94,951 miles (+6,141)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    94,951 miles
    Test number
    279711441756

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass88,810 miles (+317)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    88,810 miles
    Test number
    196672270101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass88,493 miles (+323)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    88,493 miles
    Test number
    241623497949

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass88,170 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    88,170 miles
    Test number
    223695459689

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail88,159 miles (+381)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,159 miles
    Test number
    362184836250
    • MajorDriver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

  10. Pass87,778 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    87,778 miles
    Test number
    665678849667
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Fail87,778 miles (+423)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,778 miles
    Test number
    395538103740
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass87,355 miles (+4,953)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    87,355 miles
    Test number
    982075237669
    • AdvisoryFront brake pipes covered in grease
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal starting to perish

  13. Pass82,402 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    82,402 miles
    Test number
    712677135999

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail82,401 miles (+4,725)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,401 miles
    Test number
    925536711234
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  15. Pass77,676 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    77,676 miles
    Test number
    469609627966
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront top suspension mount bearing sticking slightly

  16. Fail77,676 miles (+5,954)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,676 miles
    Test number
    323564508282
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront top suspension mount bearing sticking slightly

  17. Pass71,722 miles (+5,820)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    71,722 miles
    Test number
    159226584259
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteFRont to rear brake pipes slightly corroded in places.
    • NoteOSR exhaust back box corroded.
    • NoteSmall cut in tread on NSR tyre.

  18. Pass65,902 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    65,902 miles
    Test number
    925997683217
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres wearing on inner edges
    • NoteO/s/r exhaust back box deteriorated

  19. Fail65,902 miles (+4,821)2 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,902 miles
    Test number
    197577383277
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres wearing on inner edges
    • NoteO/s/r exhaust back box deteriorated

  20. Pass61,081 miles (+3,267)5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    61,081 miles
    Test number
    535059872206
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteCorrossion on exhaust offside rear silencer
    • NoteOffside wiper judders

  21. Pass57,814 miles (+4,225)1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    57,814 miles
    Test number
    959759271213
    • NoteOffsine rear silencer very rusty

  22. Pass53,589 miles (+5,904)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    53,589 miles
    Test number
    333405080217
    • 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)

  23. Pass47,685 miles (+7,033)1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    47,685 miles
    Test number
    494848289280
    • NoteNearside and offside rear brake pads and discs showing signs of wear

  24. Pass40,652 miles (+8,758)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    40,652 miles
    Test number
    473553088214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass31,894 miles (+8,408)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    31,894 miles
    Test number
    902122587255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass23,486 miles (+5,534)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    23,486 miles
    Test number
    844470396267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass17,952 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    17,952 miles
    Test number
    503886155357
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LB53 MCS

Does LB53 MCS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB53 MCS is valid until 22 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB53 MCS?
The MOT on LB53 MCS is valid until 22 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 MCS done?
LB53 MCS was recorded at 100,567 miles at its MOT on 23 Oct 2025, an average of 4,165 miles a year.
Has LB53 MCS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB53 MCS has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on LB53 MCS 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 MCS find?
LB53 MCS passed its latest MOT on 23 Oct 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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