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Green · Petrol · 2004 · 1,598 cc

LB53 MWEMOT history

LB53 MWE is a green petrol MINI first used on 13 Jan 2004. Its MOT expired on 13 Oct 2025 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 127,530 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Oct 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 13 Oct 2025
Mileage
127,530 mi
At MOT on 10 Oct 2024
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,672 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB53 MWE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
13 Jan 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Oct 2025
Latest MOT test
10 Oct 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB53 MWE was last recorded at 127,530 miles on 10 Oct 2024, 4,112 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Oct 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
123,418 miles · 2 Oct 2023
Between the last two tests
4,112 miles
Average per year
6,672 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 127,530 miles
  • 2023 – 123,418 miles
  • 2022 – 119,616 miles
  • 2021 – 114,666 miles
  • 2020 – 110,100 miles
  • 2019 – 105,456 miles
  • 2018 – 97,953 miles
  • 2017 – 90,813 miles
  • 2016 – 77,884 miles
  • 2015 – 66,740 miles
  • 2014 – 59,826 miles
  • 2013 – 50,187 miles
  • 2012 – 44,413 miles
  • 2011 – 39,672 miles
  • 2010 – 34,259 miles
  • 2009 – 29,355 miles
  • 2008 – 19,526 miles
  • 2007 – 10,172 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass127,530 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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.

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear exhaust has poor repair

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

26 tests since 15 Feb 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass127,530 miles (+4,112)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    127,530 miles
    Test number
    418139329127
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  2. Pass123,418 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    123,418 miles
    Test number
    252886619296
    • AdvisoryFront bumper slight damage and poor fitting
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Fail123,418 miles (+3,802)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,418 miles
    Test number
    725418869404
    • MajorNearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront bumper slight damage and poor fitting
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass119,616 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    119,616 miles
    Test number
    790701509583
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  5. Fail119,616 miles (+4,950)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,616 miles
    Test number
    409269000947
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  6. Pass114,666 miles (+17)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    114,666 miles
    Test number
    707519688577
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe fitting clips no correct
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust has poor repair

  7. Fail114,649 miles (+4,549)3 dangerous4 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,649 miles
    Test number
    610258982160
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Suspension arm likely to become detached nut only just fitted (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Macpherson strut likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Macpherson strut likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust has poor repair

  8. Pass110,100 miles (+4,644)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    110,100 miles
    Test number
    202285196197
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  9. Pass105,456 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    105,456 miles
    Test number
    267036860015
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  10. Fail105,456 miles (+7,503)2 dangerous3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,456 miles
    Test number
    842221129434
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  11. Pass97,953 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    97,953 miles
    Test number
    957102769839
    • MinorCentral Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshner
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Fail97,953 miles (+7,140)4 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,953 miles
    Test number
    980390973349
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorCentral Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshner
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  13. Pass90,813 miles (+12,929)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    90,813 miles
    Test number
    514291814506
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

  14. Pass77,884 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    77,884 miles
    Test number
    491245218323
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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)

  15. Fail77,884 miles (+11,144)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,884 miles
    Test number
    752655381888
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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)

  16. Pass66,740 miles (+6,914)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    66,740 miles
    Test number
    699691565385
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass59,826 miles (+9,639)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    59,826 miles
    Test number
    198039834261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass50,187 miles (+5,774)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    50,187 miles
    Test number
    578347803207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass44,413 miles (+4,741)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    44,413 miles
    Test number
    296658692456

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass39,672 miles (+5,413)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    39,672 miles
    Test number
    996268801210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass34,259 miles (+4,904)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    34,259 miles
    Test number
    290392880195
    • NotePower steering pump noisy on full lock
    • NoteRear exhaust box outer skin corroded

  22. Pass29,355 miles (+9,829)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    29,355 miles
    Test number
    413089189230
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteEngine damp with oil

  23. Pass19,526 miles (+9,354)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    19,526 miles
    Test number
    324833788275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass10,172 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    10,172 miles
    Test number
    302211587227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail10,171 miles (+411)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    10,171 miles
    Test number
    731001487229
    • FailureSteering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)

  26. Pass9,760 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    9,760 miles
    Test number
    671426547082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB53 MWE

Does LB53 MWE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB53 MWE expired on 13 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB53 MWE?
The MOT on LB53 MWE expired on 13 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB53 MWE done?
LB53 MWE was recorded at 127,530 miles at its MOT on 10 Oct 2024, an average of 6,672 miles a year.
Has LB53 MWE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB53 MWE has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on LB53 MWE 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 MWE find?
LB53 MWE passed its latest MOT on 10 Oct 2024 with 1 minor defect: offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated.

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