MINI
Grey · Petrol · 2004 · 1,598 cc
LB53 TVAMOT history
LB53 TVA is a grey petrol MINI first used on 9 Feb 2004. Its MOT is valid until 10 Feb 2027 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 110,647 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 10 Feb 2027
- Mileage
- 110,647 mi
- At MOT on 21 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 27
- 18 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 3,818 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB53 TVA
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- MINI
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,598 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2004
- First used
- 9 Feb 2004
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 10 Feb 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 21 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB53 TVA was last recorded at 110,647 miles on 21 Jan 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jan 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 110,647 miles · 20 Jan 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 3,818 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 110,647 miles
- 2025 – 108,551 miles
- 2024 – 106,465 miles
- 2023 – 105,219 miles
- 2022 – 97,867 miles
- 2020 – 96,084 miles
- 2019 – 94,298 miles
- 2018 – 92,067 miles
- 2017 – 89,248 miles
- 2016 – 88,391 miles
- 2015 – 83,666 miles
- 2014 – 75,237 miles
- 2013 – 66,202 miles
- 2011 – 55,901 miles
- 2010 – 50,126 miles
- 2009 – 43,622 miles
- 2007 – 40,142 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass110,647 miles
- AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2015
Full MOT history
27 tests since 4 Aug 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass110,647 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Feb 2027
- Odometer
- 110,647 miles
- Test number
- 914305431600
- AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
Fail110,647 miles (+2,096)3 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 110,647 miles
- Test number
- 713843682406
- MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
Pass108,551 miles (+2,086)2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 108,551 miles
- Test number
- 679094986644
- MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
Pass106,465 miles (+1,246)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 106,465 miles
- Test number
- 693246842419
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail105,219 miles (+2,929)5 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 105,219 miles
- Test number
- 885088934722
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- 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 front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass102,290 miles (+38)9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 102,290 miles
- Test number
- 587730655026
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush strut top mount (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very inner edge unevenly worn (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush strut top mount (5.3.2 (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))
Fail102,252 miles (+4,385)4 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 102,252 miles
- Test number
- 724999239949
- MajorEmissions not tested no coolant (8.2.1.2 (d))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryCoolant leak
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryReverse light not working
Pass97,867 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 97,867 miles
- Test number
- 780395488754
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail97,867 miles (+1,783)2 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 97,867 miles
- Test number
- 644274453955
- MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass96,084 miles (+1,786)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 96,084 miles
- Test number
- 713078833213
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryTravel on service brake pedal. All brake efficiencies met.
Pass94,298 miles (+52)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 94,298 miles
- Test number
- 805859509960
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail94,246 miles (+2,179)3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 94,246 miles
- Test number
- 156346783340
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Pass92,067 miles (+2,819)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 92,067 miles
- Test number
- 789641367382
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass89,248 miles (+857)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 89,248 miles
- Test number
- 770970094795
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass88,391 miles (+4,725)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 88,391 miles
- Test number
- 482777363243
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Pass83,666 miles
- MOT expiry
- 24 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 83,666 miles
- Test number
- 305332875071
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail83,666 miles (+8,429)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 83,666 miles
- Test number
- 419901675044
- FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Pass75,237 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 75,237 miles
- Test number
- 487594384075
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail75,236 miles (+9,034)4 failures1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 75,236 miles
- Test number
- 329683384062
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- NoteOil leak
Pass66,202 miles (+13)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 21 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 66,202 miles
- Test number
- 598433853091
- NoteAll tyres mishapen
Fail66,189 miles (+10,288)2 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 66,189 miles
- Test number
- 106191253000
- FailureNearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
- FailureNearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
- NoteAll tyres mishapen
Pass55,901 miles (+5,775)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2012
- Odometer
- 55,901 miles
- Test number
- 499059231358
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail50,126 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 50,126 miles
- Test number
- 241774910340
- Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Pass50,126 miles (+3,873)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 50,126 miles
- Test number
- 562604110360
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass46,253 miles (+2,631)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jan 2011
- Odometer
- 46,253 miles
- Test number
- 712170720007
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass43,622 miles (+3,480)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jan 2010
- Odometer
- 43,622 miles
- Test number
- 671470919037
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass40,142 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2008
- Odometer
- 40,142 miles
- Test number
- 790356117296
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LB53 TVA
- Does LB53 TVA currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB53 TVA is valid until 10 Feb 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LB53 TVA?
- The MOT on LB53 TVA is valid until 10 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LB53 TVA done?
- LB53 TVA was recorded at 110,647 miles at its MOT on 21 Jan 2026, an average of 3,818 miles a year.
- Has LB53 TVA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB53 TVA has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jan 2026.
- Has the mileage on LB53 TVA 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 TVA find?
- LB53 TVA passed its latest MOT on 21 Jan 2026 with 4 advisories: central front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 1 more.
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