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Red · Petrol · 2004 · 1,598 cc

LB53 PBUMOT history

LB53 PBU is a red petrol MINI first used on 23 Jan 2004. Its MOT is valid until 24 Sept 2027 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 74,612 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 24 Sept 2027
Mileage
74,612 mi
At MOT on 25 Sept 2026
MOT tests
22
18 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,577 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB53 PBU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
23 Jan 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB53 PBU was last recorded at 74,612 miles on 25 Sept 2026, 156 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Mar 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
74,456 miles · 25 Mar 2023
Between the last two tests
156 miles
Average per year
3,577 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 74,612 miles
  • 2023 – 74,456 miles
  • 2021 – 72,974 miles
  • 2020 – 72,001 miles
  • 2019 – 70,257 miles
  • 2018 – 66,372 miles
  • 2017 – 62,451 miles
  • 2016 – 58,836 miles
  • 2015 – 56,167 miles
  • 2014 – 49,947 miles
  • 2013 – 35,626 miles
  • 2012 – 22,942 miles
  • 2011 – 14,201 miles
  • 2010 – 11,239 miles
  • 2009 – 8,610 miles
  • 2008 – 6,478 miles
  • 2007 – 4,175 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass74,612 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Heavily (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisorySteering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

22 tests since 16 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass74,612 miles (+156)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    74,612 miles
    Test number
    663223999782
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Heavily (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

  2. Pass74,456 miles (+1,482)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    74,456 miles
    Test number
    151933789415
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass72,974 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    72,974 miles
    Test number
    308148929176
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  4. Fail72,974 miles (+973)2 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,974 miles
    Test number
    541521604084
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass72,001 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    72,001 miles
    Test number
    516441389359

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail72,001 miles (+1,744)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,001 miles
    Test number
    205568066859
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass70,257 miles (+3,885)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    70,257 miles
    Test number
    467182802833
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass66,372 miles (+3,921)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    66,372 miles
    Test number
    420614296981
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass62,451 miles (+3,615)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    62,451 miles
    Test number
    151724683445
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  10. Pass58,836 miles (+2,669)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    58,836 miles
    Test number
    488378819109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass56,167 miles (+6,220)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    56,167 miles
    Test number
    231998908188
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  12. Pass49,947 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    49,947 miles
    Test number
    569186154348
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBoth rear tyres perished and cracking

  13. Fail49,947 miles (+5,594)2 repaired1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,947 miles
    Test number
    866226154387
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBoth rear tyres perished and cracking

  14. Pass44,353 miles (+8,727)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    44,353 miles
    Test number
    955178614095
    • NoteOffSide Front Tyre Wearing On Inner And Outter Edges
    • NoteOil leak

  15. Pass35,626 miles (+12,684)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    35,626 miles
    Test number
    846459413084
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteRear Exhaust Hangers Broken But Still Adequately Supporting Exhaust

  16. Pass22,942 miles (+8,741)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    22,942 miles
    Test number
    875616512061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass14,201 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    14,201 miles
    Test number
    277961421038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail14,201 miles (+2,962)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,201 miles
    Test number
    627171821078
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

  19. Pass11,239 miles (+2,629)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    11,239 miles
    Test number
    164926910042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass8,610 miles (+2,132)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    8,610 miles
    Test number
    643134119093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass6,478 miles (+2,303)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    6,478 miles
    Test number
    403026218008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass4,175 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    4,175 miles
    Test number
    611386517060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB53 PBU

Does LB53 PBU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB53 PBU is valid until 24 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB53 PBU?
The MOT on LB53 PBU is valid until 24 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB53 PBU done?
LB53 PBU was recorded at 74,612 miles at its MOT on 25 Sept 2026, an average of 3,577 miles a year.
Has LB53 PBU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB53 PBU has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Aug 2021.
Has the mileage on LB53 PBU 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 PBU find?
LB53 PBU passed its latest MOT on 25 Sept 2026 with 10 advisories: nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 7 more.

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