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Green · Petrol · 2004 · 1,598 cc

LB53 PJVMOT history

LB53 PJV is a green petrol MINI first used on 27 Jan 2004. Its MOT expired on 18 Nov 2025 and it has passed 15 of 24 MOT tests, with 158,395 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Nov 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 18 Nov 2025
Mileage
158,395 mi
At MOT on 19 Nov 2024
MOT tests
24
15 passed · 9 failed
Per year
6,824 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB53 PJV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
27 Jan 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Nov 2025
Latest MOT test
19 Nov 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB53 PJV was last recorded at 158,395 miles on 19 Nov 2024, 2,419 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
155,976 miles · 4 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
2,419 miles
Average per year
6,824 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 158,395 miles
  • 2020 – 143,417 miles
  • 2019 – 140,049 miles
  • 2018 – 137,515 miles
  • 2017 – 135,269 miles
  • 2016 – 127,282 miles
  • 2015 – 127,282 miles
  • 2014 – 120,022 miles
  • 2013 – 108,779 miles
  • 2012 – 97,682 miles
  • 2011 – 85,697 miles
  • 2010 – 65,144 miles
  • 2009 – 52,301 miles
  • 2008 – 45,690 miles
  • 2007 – 36,670 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass158,395 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged been drove on flat (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2024

  • Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

  • Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

Full MOT history

24 tests since 18 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass158,395 miles (+2,419)12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    158,395 miles
    Test number
    178761134891
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged been drove on flat (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Fail155,976 miles (+1,176)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,976 miles
    Test number
    360060766732
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail154,800 miles (+150)3 dangerous4 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,800 miles
    Test number
    287805127233
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed marked in yellow (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn dust cover split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lollipop (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lollipop (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and suspension components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Fail154,650 miles (+11,233)3 dangerous4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,650 miles
    Test number
    468024040958
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass143,417 miles (+3,368)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    143,417 miles
    Test number
    121955106622
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass140,049 miles (+2,534)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    140,049 miles
    Test number
    152037197351

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass137,515 miles (+2,246)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    137,515 miles
    Test number
    750607530195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass135,269 miles (+17)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    135,269 miles
    Test number
    792124707445

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail135,252 miles (+7,970)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,252 miles
    Test number
    929397429712
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.4.B.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  10. Pass127,282 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    127,282 miles
    Test number
    469442902161
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  11. Fail127,282 miles (+7,260)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,282 miles
    Test number
    341304292336
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  12. Pass120,022 miles (+11,243)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    120,022 miles
    Test number
    765122664328
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Fail108,779 miles4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,779 miles
    Test number
    179757633332
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

  14. Pass108,779 miles (+11,097)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    108,779 miles
    Test number
    909687333338

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass97,682 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    97,682 miles
    Test number
    785859432366

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail97,682 miles (+11,985)1 failure1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,682 miles
    Test number
    527409432350
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  17. Pass85,697 miles (+10,322)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    85,697 miles
    Test number
    668399221365

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass75,375 miles (+10,231)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    75,375 miles
    Test number
    256474311016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass65,144 miles (+79)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    65,144 miles
    Test number
    141399520024
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteENGINE SLIGHT OIL LEAK

  20. Fail65,065 miles (+12,764)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,065 miles
    Test number
    611216020047
    • FailureFront Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteENGINE SLIGHT OIL LEAK

  21. Pass52,301 miles (+6,611)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    52,301 miles
    Test number
    401650529022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass45,690 miles (+9,020)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    45,690 miles
    Test number
    240025918072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail36,670 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,670 miles
    Test number
    123788117431
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  24. Pass36,670 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    36,670 miles
    Test number
    544958517086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB53 PJV

Does LB53 PJV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB53 PJV expired on 18 Nov 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB53 PJV?
The MOT on LB53 PJV expired on 18 Nov 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB53 PJV done?
LB53 PJV was recorded at 158,395 miles at its MOT on 19 Nov 2024, an average of 6,824 miles a year.
Has LB53 PJV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB53 PJV has failed 9 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on LB53 PJV 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 PJV find?
LB53 PJV passed its latest MOT on 19 Nov 2024 with 12 advisories: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside front wheel bearing slightly noisy; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 9 more.

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