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White · Petrol · 2004 · 1,598 cc

LB53 TRXMOT history

LB53 TRX is a white petrol MINI first used on 23 Jan 2004. Its MOT expired on 8 Mar 2026 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 145,875 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Mar 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 8 Mar 2026
Mileage
145,875 mi
At MOT on 3 Mar 2025
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,417 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB53 TRX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
23 Jan 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Mar 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB53 TRX was last recorded at 145,875 miles on 3 Mar 2025, 306 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
145,569 miles · 21 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
306 miles
Average per year
6,417 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 145,875 miles
  • 2024 – 140,087 miles
  • 2020 – 139,217 miles
  • 2019 – 137,340 miles
  • 2018 – 134,982 miles
  • 2016 – 127,728 miles
  • 2015 – 116,402 miles
  • 2014 – 112,828 miles
  • 2013 – 103,635 miles
  • 2012 – 93,687 miles
  • 2011 – 82,924 miles
  • 2010 – 73,043 miles
  • 2009 – 67,819 miles
  • 2008 – 49,453 miles
  • 2007 – 30,603 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass145,875 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Backbox (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2024

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2014

Full MOT history

20 tests since 17 Mar 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass145,875 miles (+306)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    145,875 miles
    Test number
    392244120117
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Backbox (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Fail145,569 miles (+5,482)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,569 miles
    Test number
    615192163736
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Backbox (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass140,087 miles2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    140,087 miles
    Test number
    627903625396
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  4. Fail140,087 miles (+870)5 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,087 miles
    Test number
    469923026663
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to front (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to front (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps x 2 (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  5. Pass139,217 miles (+1,877)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    139,217 miles
    Test number
    387558025869
    • 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 Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Pass137,340 miles (+2,358)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    137,340 miles
    Test number
    798158077572
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Pass134,982 miles (+7,254)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    134,982 miles
    Test number
    128661497037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass127,728 miles (+11,326)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    127,728 miles
    Test number
    700122474043
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON INNER (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON OUTER (4.1.E.1)
  9. Pass116,402 miles (+3,574)1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    116,402 miles
    Test number
    125793515204
    • NoteBoth front brake discs worn
  10. Fail112,828 miles2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,828 miles
    Test number
    178473964252
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  11. Pass112,828 miles (+9,193)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    112,828 miles
    Test number
    516093764267
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  12. Pass103,635 miles (+9,948)1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    103,635 miles
    Test number
    857498443266
    • NoteReverse gear noisey in gear box
  13. Pass93,687 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    93,687 miles
    Test number
    776037442237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail93,687 miles (+10,763)2 dangerous3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,687 miles
    Test number
    117367942262
    • DangerousNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureRear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
  15. Pass82,924 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    82,924 miles
    Test number
    696072401214
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  16. Fail82,924 miles (+9,881)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,924 miles
    Test number
    307812701452
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  17. Pass73,043 miles (+5,224)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    73,043 miles
    Test number
    752036810220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass67,819 miles (+18,366)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    67,819 miles
    Test number
    342888919422

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass49,453 miles (+18,850)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    49,453 miles
    Test number
    600162988198
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  20. Pass30,603 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    30,603 miles
    Test number
    224106277054
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LB53 TRX

Does LB53 TRX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB53 TRX expired on 8 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB53 TRX?
The MOT on LB53 TRX expired on 8 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB53 TRX done?
LB53 TRX was recorded at 145,875 miles at its MOT on 3 Mar 2025, an average of 6,417 miles a year.
Has LB53 TRX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB53 TRX has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on LB53 TRX 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 TRX find?
LB53 TRX passed its latest MOT on 3 Mar 2025 with 7 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases backbox; headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 4 more.

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