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Black · Petrol · 2004 · 1,598 cc

LB53 PAOMOT history

LB53 PAO is a black petrol MINI first used on 18 Feb 2004. Its MOT expired on 30 Sept 2026 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 113,768 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Sept 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 30 Sept 2026
Mileage
113,768 mi
At MOT on 30 Sept 2025
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,742 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB53 PAO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
18 Feb 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
30 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB53 PAO was last recorded at 113,768 miles on 30 Sept 2025, 7,380 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
106,388 miles · 1 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
7,380 miles
Average per year
3,742 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 113,768 miles
  • 2024 – 106,388 miles
  • 2020 – 98,106 miles
  • 2019 – 93,735 miles
  • 2018 – 85,819 miles
  • 2017 – 80,658 miles
  • 2016 – 71,473 miles
  • 2015 – 69,461 miles
  • 2014 – 67,937 miles
  • 2013 – 66,900 miles
  • 2012 – 66,279 miles
  • 2011 – 63,988 miles
  • 2010 – 63,124 miles
  • 2009 – 58,494 miles
  • 2008 – 51,939 miles
  • 2007 – 44,681 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass113,768 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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.

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2017

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012

Full MOT history

22 tests since 14 Apr 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass113,768 miles (+7,380)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    113,768 miles
    Test number
    917158229776
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  2. Pass106,388 miles (+8,282)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    106,388 miles
    Test number
    772921903112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass98,106 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    98,106 miles
    Test number
    707704283240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail98,106 miles (+4,371)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,106 miles
    Test number
    811420324656
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass93,735 miles (+7,916)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    93,735 miles
    Test number
    442691361718
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass85,819 miles (+5,161)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2019
    Odometer
    85,819 miles
    Test number
    444678317181
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded too rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded too rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  7. Pass80,658 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2018
    Odometer
    80,658 miles
    Test number
    967037368034
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear two pipes (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  8. Fail80,658 miles (+9,185)1 repaired9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,658 miles
    Test number
    106208154568
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear two pipes (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  9. Pass71,473 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    71,473 miles
    Test number
    143886495604
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  10. Fail71,473 miles (+2,012)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,473 miles
    Test number
    900897264786
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  11. Pass69,461 miles (+1,524)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    69,461 miles
    Test number
    235535105465
    • 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)

  12. Pass67,937 miles (+1,037)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    67,937 miles
    Test number
    945514414175
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Fail66,900 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,900 miles
    Test number
    178800003102
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

  14. Pass66,900 miles (+621)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    66,900 miles
    Test number
    217700203437

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass66,279 miles (+2,291)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    66,279 miles
    Test number
    477072812178
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth rear tyre treads split but no ply or cords exposed .

  16. Pass63,988 miles (+864)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    63,988 miles
    Test number
    868651191092
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  17. Pass63,124 miles (+192)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    63,124 miles
    Test number
    114214410158
    • NotePower steering pump damp
    • NoteRear registration plate starting to deteriorate

  18. Fail62,932 miles (+4,438)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,932 miles
    Test number
    210797000194
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • NotePower steering pump damp
    • NoteRear registration plate starting to deteriorate

  19. Pass58,494 miles (+30)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    58,494 miles
    Test number
    984716369049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail58,464 miles (+6,525)1 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,464 miles
    Test number
    232579759087
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  21. Pass51,939 miles (+7,258)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    51,939 miles
    Test number
    681416198064
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  22. Pass44,681 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    44,681 miles
    Test number
    104544907138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB53 PAO

Does LB53 PAO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB53 PAO expired on 30 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB53 PAO?
The MOT on LB53 PAO expired on 30 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB53 PAO done?
LB53 PAO was recorded at 113,768 miles at its MOT on 30 Sept 2025, an average of 3,742 miles a year.
Has LB53 PAO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB53 PAO has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Nov 2020.
Has the mileage on LB53 PAO 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 PAO find?
LB53 PAO passed its latest MOT on 30 Sept 2025 with 1 advisory: nearside front play in steering rack inner joint(s).

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