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Black · Petrol · 2004 · 1,598 cc

LB53 MVVMOT history

LB53 MVV is a black petrol MINI first used on 27 Jan 2004. Its MOT expired on 26 May 2023 and it has passed 16 of 27 MOT tests, with 154,778 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Aug 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 26 May 2023
Mileage
154,778 mi
At MOT on 26 Aug 2023
MOT tests
27
16 passed · 11 failed
Per year
6,922 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB53 MVV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
27 Jan 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 May 2023
Latest MOT test
26 Aug 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

LB53 MVV was last recorded at 154,778 miles on 26 Aug 2023, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 May 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
154,774 miles · 23 May 2023
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
6,922 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 154,778 miles
  • 2022 – 154,207 miles
  • 2021 – 150,801 miles
  • 2020 – 150,626 miles
  • 2018 – 143,756 miles
  • 2017 – 134,813 miles
  • 2016 – 117,046 miles
  • 2015 – 99,875 miles
  • 2014 – 90,392 miles
  • 2013 – 73,058 miles
  • 2012 – 68,901 miles
  • 2011 – 64,357 miles
  • 2010 – 57,463 miles
  • 2009 – 51,859 miles
  • 2008 – 46,405 miles
  • 2007 – 40,234 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail154,778 miles
  • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
  • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018
  • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

What MOT failures 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

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play inner

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

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

  1. Fail154,778 miles (+4)6 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,778 miles
    Test number
    427446959105
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail154,774 miles (+567)6 major3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,774 miles
    Test number
    674779828479
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorIndicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorIndicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass154,207 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2023
    Odometer
    154,207 miles
    Test number
    709219482714
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail154,206 miles (+3,405)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,206 miles
    Test number
    659738043771
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass150,801 miles (+175)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2022
    Odometer
    150,801 miles
    Test number
    442176739735
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass150,626 miles (+14)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    150,626 miles
    Test number
    708284865824
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rears corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion

  7. Fail150,612 miles (+6,856)2 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,612 miles
    Test number
    237323046549
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rears corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion

  8. Pass143,756 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    143,756 miles
    Test number
    924694440712
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres worn heavily on the inner & outer edges - 175/65R15
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NS & OS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component power steering pump (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NS & OS front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded NS & OS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  9. Fail143,756 miles (+8,943)3 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,756 miles
    Test number
    908240432644
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake cable damaged Parking brake cable (1.1.15 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres worn heavily on the inner & outer edges - 175/65R15
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NS & OS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component power steering pump (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NS & OS front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded NS & OS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  10. Pass134,813 miles (+13)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    134,813 miles
    Test number
    918564874433
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust system deteriorated

  11. Fail134,800 miles (+17,754)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,800 miles
    Test number
    868054003545
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

  12. Pass117,046 miles (+17,171)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    117,046 miles
    Test number
    819326662696
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  13. Pass99,875 miles (+57)6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    99,875 miles
    Test number
    946760895158
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre heavily perished

  14. Fail99,818 miles (+9,426)3 failures6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,818 miles
    Test number
    397249085193
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre heavily perished

  15. Pass90,392 miles (+10,455)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    90,392 miles
    Test number
    708633804331
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteRear Exhaust rubbers Deteriorated - but exhaust system is still secure
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass79,937 miles (+1,002)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    79,937 miles
    Test number
    375133914048
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Fail78,935 miles (+5,877)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,935 miles
    Test number
    676470414090
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Pass73,058 miles (+4,157)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    73,058 miles
    Test number
    885529143049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass68,901 miles (+4,544)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    68,901 miles
    Test number
    748444532083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass64,357 miles (+19)6 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    64,357 miles
    Test number
    546054431000
    • NoteHigh traval on handbrake
    • NoteO/S/R Tyre low tread and perishing
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear exhaust box rattling
    • NoteRear wiper split
    • NoteSmall chips on windscreen

  21. Fail64,338 miles (+6,875)5 failures6 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,338 miles
    Test number
    808932131050
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteHigh traval on handbrake
    • NoteO/S/R Tyre low tread and perishing
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear exhaust box rattling
    • NoteRear wiper split
    • NoteSmall chips on windscreen

  22. Pass57,463 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    57,463 miles
    Test number
    472675110012
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  23. Fail57,463 miles (+5,604)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,463 miles
    Test number
    454314510058
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureHeadlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  24. Pass51,859 miles (+31)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    51,859 miles
    Test number
    521261839009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail51,828 miles (+5,423)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,828 miles
    Test number
    140440639070
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

  26. Pass46,405 miles (+6,171)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    46,405 miles
    Test number
    503502638091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass40,234 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    40,234 miles
    Test number
    930958837084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB53 MVV

Does LB53 MVV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB53 MVV expired on 26 May 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB53 MVV?
The MOT on LB53 MVV expired on 26 May 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB53 MVV done?
LB53 MVV was recorded at 154,778 miles at its MOT on 26 Aug 2023, an average of 6,922 miles a year.
Has LB53 MVV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB53 MVV has failed 11 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on LB53 MVV 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 MVV find?
LB53 MVV failed its latest MOT on 26 Aug 2023 with 6 major defects, 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside front headlamp aim too low; nearside front inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; nearside front shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak, and 6 more.

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