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Cream and Black · Petrol · 2004 · 1,598 cc

LB53 PGZMOT history

LB53 PGZ is a cream and black petrol MINI first used on 16 Jan 2004. Its MOT is valid until 30 Jan 2027 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 31,954 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 30 Jan 2027
Mileage
31,954 mi
At MOT on 21 Jan 2026
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,233 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB53 PGZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Cream and Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
16 Jan 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB53 PGZ was last recorded at 31,954 miles on 21 Jan 2026, 2,046 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
29,908 miles · 17 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
2,046 miles
Average per year
1,233 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 31,954 miles
  • 2025 – 29,908 miles
  • 2024 – 27,747 miles
  • 2023 – 26,366 miles
  • 2022 – 25,784 miles
  • 2021 – 25,606 miles
  • 2020 – 25,225 miles
  • 2019 – 24,704 miles
  • 2018 – 24,317 miles
  • 2017 – 22,960 miles
  • 2016 – 22,014 miles
  • 2015 – 20,974 miles
  • 2014 – 19,933 miles
  • 2013 – 18,691 miles
  • 2012 – 16,756 miles
  • 2011 – 14,724 miles
  • 2010 – 13,136 miles
  • 2009 – 11,101 miles
  • 2008 – 10,240 miles
  • 2007 – 8,490 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass31,954 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))

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.

  • Exhaust is rusty

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2024

  • Exhaust is very rusty

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • R/n/s lamp is damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2021

Full MOT history

25 tests since 12 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass31,954 miles (+2,046)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    31,954 miles
    Test number
    309078114816
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass29,908 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    29,908 miles
    Test number
    334248013309
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (f))

  3. Fail29,908 miles (+2,161)3 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,908 miles
    Test number
    735961570526
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (f))

  4. Pass27,747 miles (+1,381)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    27,747 miles
    Test number
    571331715779
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush is soft (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front metal brake pipe is rusty
    • AdvisoryExhaust is rusty

  5. Pass26,366 miles (+582)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    26,366 miles
    Test number
    572735785171
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement esp o/s rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust is rusty esp rear box
    • AdvisoryMetal brake pipes rusty in places esp f/n/s
    • AdvisoryRear tyres are worn at inner edge

  6. Pass25,784 miles (+178)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    25,784 miles
    Test number
    778481903043
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush is very soft (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust is very rusty esp at rear
    • AdvisoryF/n/s and both rear metal brake pipes are rusty in places
    • AdvisoryO/s wiper is poor in operation

  7. Pass25,606 miles (+381)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    25,606 miles
    Test number
    180385627026
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement badly worn may affect tyre wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust is very rusty
    • AdvisoryF/n/s metal brake pipe is rusty
    • AdvisoryO/s wiper is poor
    • AdvisoryR/n/s lamp is damaged

  8. Pass25,225 miles (+521)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    25,225 miles
    Test number
    777491385803
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush soft (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush is very soft (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust is very rusty
    • AdvisorySoft suspension bushes may affect braking and tyre wear

  9. Pass24,704 miles (+387)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    24,704 miles
    Test number
    923576296555
    • AdvisoryExhaust is very rusty
    • AdvisoryF/o/s lower rear arm bush is soft
    • AdvisoryR/o/s brake is binding (slight)

  10. Pass24,317 miles (+1,357)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    24,317 miles
    Test number
    350250474921
    • AdvisoryCoolant low toped up
    • AdvisoryExhaust is rusty
    • AdvisoryF/o/s lower arm bush(rear ) is soft
    • AdvisoryR/n/s lamp is damaged

  11. Pass22,960 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    22,960 miles
    Test number
    855949848547
    • AdvisoryBoth front lower suspension arms rear bushes soft
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyre treads slight uneven
    • AdvisoryN/s/r lamp lens damaged

  12. Fail22,960 miles (+946)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,960 miles
    Test number
    482013059477
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryBoth front lower suspension arms rear bushes soft
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyre treads slight uneven
    • AdvisoryN/s/r lamp lens damaged

  13. Pass22,014 miles (+1,040)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    22,014 miles
    Test number
    232035058802
    • AdvisoryExhaust is rusty
    • AdvisoryF/o/s tyre worn to 3mm
    • AdvisoryR/o/s brake binding (slight)
    • AdvisoryRack cooling fan found very lose and rattling!

  14. Pass20,974 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    20,974 miles
    Test number
    348050325008
    • NoteExhaust very rusty esp rear box
    • NoteF/o/s tyre worn on edges esp inner

  15. Fail20,974 miles (+1,041)3 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,974 miles
    Test number
    437400125084
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteExhaust very rusty esp rear box
    • NoteF/o/s tyre worn on edges esp inner

  16. Pass19,933 miles5 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    19,933 miles
    Test number
    166365014002
    • NoteExhaust very rusty esp rear box
    • NoteF/n/s tyre found flat ,screw in tread (inflated before mot)
    • NoteF/n/s tyre screw in tread ,perished and badly worn at inner edge
    • NoteF/o/s tyre worn at inner edge
    • NoteF/o/s wheel damaged at inner rim

  17. Fail19,933 miles (+1,242)1 failure5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,933 miles
    Test number
    155724914404
    • FailureHeadlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)
    • NoteExhaust very rusty esp rear box
    • NoteF/n/s tyre found flat ,screw in tread (inflated before mot)
    • NoteF/n/s tyre screw in tread ,perished and badly worn at inner edge
    • NoteF/o/s tyre worn at inner edge
    • NoteF/o/s wheel damaged at inner rim

  18. Pass18,691 miles (+1,935)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    18,691 miles
    Test number
    818213023064
    • NoteExhaust noted rusty in places
    • NoteR/n/s metal brake pipe corroded

  19. Pass16,756 miles (+2,032)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    16,756 miles
    Test number
    856643812047
    • NoteExhaust rusty

  20. Pass14,724 miles (+1,588)1 dangerous4 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    14,724 miles
    Test number
    249549811085
    • DangerousR/n/s tyre found flat ,screw in tread and badly worn at inner edge
    • NoteBoth rearr tyre badly perished
    • NoteExhaust very rusty
    • NoteMost tyres curbed
    • NoteR/o/s brake dragging ( slight)

  21. Pass13,136 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    13,136 miles
    Test number
    390305810090
    • NoteBoth rear tyres perished in tread
    • NoteExhaust rusty

  22. Fail13,136 miles (+2,035)1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    13,136 miles
    Test number
    452215710070
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres perished in tread
    • NoteExhaust rusty

  23. Pass11,101 miles (+861)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    11,101 miles
    Test number
    880642019053
    • NoteBattery requires charging
    • NoteBoth front tyres low on tread and badly worn on edges !
    • NoteExhaust rusty
    • NoteWet test

  24. Pass10,240 miles (+1,750)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    10,240 miles
    Test number
    580301038079
    • NoteBoth front tyres badly worn on edges
    • NoteExhaust rusty
    • NoteR/n/s tyre curbed
    • NoteWet test

  25. Pass8,490 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    8,490 miles
    Test number
    651342017045
    • NoteAll tyres perished and front worn on both edges

Questions about LB53 PGZ

Does LB53 PGZ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB53 PGZ is valid until 30 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB53 PGZ?
The MOT on LB53 PGZ is valid until 30 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB53 PGZ done?
LB53 PGZ was recorded at 31,954 miles at its MOT on 21 Jan 2026, an average of 1,233 miles a year.
Has LB53 PGZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB53 PGZ has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on LB53 PGZ 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 PGZ find?
LB53 PGZ passed its latest MOT on 21 Jan 2026 with 3 advisories: offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both; registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both.

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