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Black · Petrol · 2004 · 1,598 cc

LB53 ULGMOT history

LB53 ULG is a black petrol MINI first used on 14 Jan 2004. Its MOT expired on 24 Mar 2025 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 110,328 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Mar 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 24 Mar 2025
Mileage
110,328 mi
At MOT on 22 Mar 2024
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,153 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB53 ULG
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
14 Jan 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Mar 2025
Latest MOT test
22 Mar 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB53 ULG was last recorded at 110,328 miles on 22 Mar 2024, 1,934 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Mar 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
108,394 miles · 24 Mar 2023
Between the last two tests
1,934 miles
Average per year
5,153 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 110,328 miles
  • 2023 – 108,394 miles
  • 2022 – 107,753 miles
  • 2021 – 105,569 miles
  • 2020 – 101,588 miles
  • 2019 – 95,860 miles
  • 2018 – 89,592 miles
  • 2017 – 82,737 miles
  • 2016 – 78,093 miles
  • 2015 – 76,588 miles
  • 2014 – 72,566 miles
  • 2013 – 68,329 miles
  • 2012 – 63,692 miles
  • 2011 – 54,038 miles
  • 2010 – 45,293 miles
  • 2009 – 41,192 miles
  • 2008 – 32,927 miles
  • 2007 – 21,636 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass110,328 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Osf brake binding slightly

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Osf tyre worn on inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Osr tyre worn on inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

23 tests since 5 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass110,328 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    110,328 miles
    Test number
    597987341564
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
  2. Fail110,328 miles (+1,934)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,328 miles
    Test number
    355563899029
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low both sides (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
  3. Pass108,394 miles (+641)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    108,394 miles
    Test number
    811524790102
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Pass107,753 miles (+3)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    107,753 miles
    Test number
    652088366262
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOsf brake binding slightly
    • AdvisoryOsf tyre worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOsr tyre worn on inner edge
  5. Fail107,750 miles (+2,181)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,750 miles
    Test number
    477216659889
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOsf brake binding slightly
    • AdvisoryOsf tyre worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOsr tyre worn on inner edge
  6. Pass105,569 miles (+3,981)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    105,569 miles
    Test number
    412119425393
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass101,588 miles (+5,728)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2021
    Odometer
    101,588 miles
    Test number
    285784513128
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  8. Pass95,860 miles (+106)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    95,860 miles
    Test number
    391136768851
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  9. Fail95,754 miles (+6,162)6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,754 miles
    Test number
    535941129454
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear metal brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  10. Pass89,592 miles (+6,855)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2019
    Odometer
    89,592 miles
    Test number
    666654773266
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)
  11. Pass82,737 miles (+4,644)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2018
    Odometer
    82,737 miles
    Test number
    935552938294
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)
  12. Pass78,093 miles (+1,505)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2017
    Odometer
    78,093 miles
    Test number
    389377929267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass76,588 miles (+4,022)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2016
    Odometer
    76,588 miles
    Test number
    238201135405

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass72,566 miles (+4,237)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    72,566 miles
    Test number
    597999294003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass68,329 miles (+4,637)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    68,329 miles
    Test number
    886436363098
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  16. Pass63,692 miles (+9,654)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    63,692 miles
    Test number
    915194342088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass54,038 miles (+8,745)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    54,038 miles
    Test number
    129936241036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass45,293 miles (+4,101)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    45,293 miles
    Test number
    612999330080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass41,192 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    41,192 miles
    Test number
    541690139099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail41,192 miles (+8,265)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,192 miles
    Test number
    642759829000
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
  21. Pass32,927 miles (+11,291)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    32,927 miles
    Test number
    370477448035
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
  22. Pass21,636 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    21,636 miles
    Test number
    531275607020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail21,636 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,636 miles
    Test number
    701365107095
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Questions about LB53 ULG

Does LB53 ULG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB53 ULG expired on 24 Mar 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB53 ULG?
The MOT on LB53 ULG expired on 24 Mar 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB53 ULG done?
LB53 ULG was recorded at 110,328 miles at its MOT on 22 Mar 2024, an average of 5,153 miles a year.
Has LB53 ULG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB53 ULG has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on LB53 ULG 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 ULG find?
LB53 ULG passed its latest MOT on 22 Mar 2024 with 2 advisories: offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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