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White · Petrol · 2004 · 1,598 cc

LB53 TUAMOT history

LB53 TUA is a white petrol MINI first used on 14 Feb 2004. Its MOT is valid until 25 Sept 2027 and it has passed 21 of 24 MOT tests, with 144,306 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 25 Sept 2027
Mileage
144,306 mi
At MOT on 26 Sept 2026
MOT tests
24
21 passed · 3 failed
Per year
6,135 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB53 TUA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
14 Feb 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB53 TUA was last recorded at 144,306 miles on 26 Sept 2026, 1,077 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
143,229 miles · 21 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
1,077 miles
Average per year
6,135 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 144,306 miles
  • 2025 – 143,229 miles
  • 2024 – 141,376 miles
  • 2023 – 138,035 miles
  • 2022 – 135,161 miles
  • 2021 – 131,532 miles
  • 2020 – 128,302 miles
  • 2019 – 125,022 miles
  • 2018 – 120,309 miles
  • 2017 – 112,724 miles
  • 2016 – 105,638 miles
  • 2015 – 96,340 miles
  • 2014 – 89,698 miles
  • 2013 – 80,967 miles
  • 2012 – 64,752 miles
  • 2011 – 53,322 miles
  • 2010 – 45,645 miles
  • 2009 – 38,302 miles
  • 2008 – 28,920 miles
  • 2007 – 24,794 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass144,306 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Back box section of exhaust corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Both front brake pipes in inner arch becoming slightly corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

24 tests since 4 Apr 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass144,306 miles (+1,077)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    144,306 miles
    Test number
    167949739586
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  2. Pass143,229 miles (+1,853)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    143,229 miles
    Test number
    860139600461

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass141,376 miles (+3,341)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    141,376 miles
    Test number
    925888521464

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass138,035 miles (+2,874)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    138,035 miles
    Test number
    647447730602
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass135,161 miles (+3,629)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    135,161 miles
    Test number
    743466832803

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass131,532 miles (+3,230)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    131,532 miles
    Test number
    946913286464
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass128,302 miles (+3,280)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    128,302 miles
    Test number
    967953758050
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass125,022 miles (+4,713)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    125,022 miles
    Test number
    663440137592
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension component 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass120,309 miles (+7,585)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    120,309 miles
    Test number
    817138514585
    • 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))

  10. Pass112,724 miles (+7,086)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    112,724 miles
    Test number
    170263097991
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Pass105,638 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    105,638 miles
    Test number
    688243062230
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryBack box section of exhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryBoth front brake pipes in inner arch becoming slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryBoth rear trailing arm front most rubber bushes becoming slightly un-bonded

  12. Fail105,638 miles (+9,298)3 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,638 miles
    Test number
    702157280086
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryBack box section of exhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryBoth front brake pipes in inner arch becoming slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryBoth rear trailing arm front most rubber bushes becoming slightly un-bonded

  13. Pass96,340 miles (+6,642)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    96,340 miles
    Test number
    590736751762
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded

  14. Pass89,698 miles (+8,731)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    89,698 miles
    Test number
    438413674284
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear exhaust box slightly deteriorated

  15. Pass80,967 miles (+4,512)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    80,967 miles
    Test number
    538419983248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass76,455 miles (+18)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    76,455 miles
    Test number
    698008713136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail76,437 miles (+11,685)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,437 miles
    Test number
    748097413162
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

  18. Fail64,752 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,752 miles
    Test number
    369769602189
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  19. Pass64,752 miles (+11,430)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    64,752 miles
    Test number
    886799402137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass53,322 miles (+7,677)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    53,322 miles
    Test number
    899917181049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass45,645 miles (+7,343)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    45,645 miles
    Test number
    821612500115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass38,302 miles (+9,382)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    38,302 miles
    Test number
    943949719168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass28,920 miles (+4,126)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    28,920 miles
    Test number
    334062478030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass24,794 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    24,794 miles
    Test number
    564934697054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB53 TUA

Does LB53 TUA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB53 TUA is valid until 25 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB53 TUA?
The MOT on LB53 TUA is valid until 25 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 TUA done?
LB53 TUA was recorded at 144,306 miles at its MOT on 26 Sept 2026, an average of 6,135 miles a year.
Has LB53 TUA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB53 TUA has failed 3 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Sept 2016.
Has the mileage on LB53 TUA 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 TUA find?
LB53 TUA passed its latest MOT on 26 Sept 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside rear wheel bearing has slight play.

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