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Grey · Petrol · 2004 · 1,598 cc

LB53 ULHMOT history

LB53 ULH is a grey petrol MINI first used on 3 Feb 2004. Its MOT is valid until 15 Jun 2027 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 145,398 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 15 Jun 2027
Mileage
145,398 mi
At MOT on 16 Jun 2026
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,572 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB53 ULH
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
3 Feb 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB53 ULH was last recorded at 145,398 miles on 16 Jun 2026, 4,375 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
141,023 miles · 16 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
4,375 miles
Average per year
6,572 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 145,398 miles
  • 2025 – 141,023 miles
  • 2024 – 140,495 miles
  • 2023 – 135,323 miles
  • 2022 – 129,305 miles
  • 2021 – 121,160 miles
  • 2020 – 116,851 miles
  • 2019 – 106,927 miles
  • 2018 – 102,783 miles
  • 2017 – 97,764 miles
  • 2016 – 89,497 miles
  • 2015 – 82,929 miles
  • 2014 – 72,188 miles
  • 2013 – 64,509 miles
  • 2012 – 55,240 miles
  • 2011 – 46,695 miles
  • 2010 – 39,601 miles
  • 2009 – 28,939 miles
  • 2008 – 23,448 miles
  • 2007 – 18,711 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass145,398 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Out of shape

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

26 tests since 7 Mar 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass145,398 miles (+4,375)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    145,398 miles
    Test number
    744635894662

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass141,023 miles (+528)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    141,023 miles
    Test number
    944471262913

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass140,495 miles (+5,172)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    140,495 miles
    Test number
    792127969015
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass135,323 miles (+6,018)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2024
    Odometer
    135,323 miles
    Test number
    880095698867
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass129,305 miles (+8,145)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2023
    Odometer
    129,305 miles
    Test number
    415235111614
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  6. Pass121,160 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    121,160 miles
    Test number
    544084103867
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail121,160 miles (+4,309)3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,160 miles
    Test number
    522210094403
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front pipe broken (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass116,851 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    116,851 miles
    Test number
    598369861382
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail116,851 miles (+9,924)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,851 miles
    Test number
    530669962673
    • MajorExhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass106,927 miles (+4,144)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    106,927 miles
    Test number
    638992730760
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

  11. Pass102,783 miles (+25)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    102,783 miles
    Test number
    274767415634
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  12. Fail102,758 miles (+4,994)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,758 miles
    Test number
    903298509799
    • FailureFront position lamp(s) not working both faulty (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  13. Pass97,764 miles (+8,267)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    97,764 miles
    Test number
    477336884055
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass89,497 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    89,497 miles
    Test number
    247813503214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail89,496 miles (+6,567)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,496 miles
    Test number
    195012685779
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass82,929 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    82,929 miles
    Test number
    278521175079
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Fail82,929 miles (+10,741)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,929 miles
    Test number
    489581975055
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass72,188 miles (+7,679)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    72,188 miles
    Test number
    249813674033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass64,509 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    64,509 miles
    Test number
    178582853496

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail64,509 miles (+9,269)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,509 miles
    Test number
    656772653092
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

  21. Pass55,240 miles (+8,545)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    55,240 miles
    Test number
    517860642034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass46,695 miles (+7,094)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    46,695 miles
    Test number
    945798541015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass39,601 miles (+10,662)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    39,601 miles
    Test number
    744902560016
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  24. Pass28,939 miles (+5,491)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    28,939 miles
    Test number
    512946259096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass23,448 miles (+4,737)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    23,448 miles
    Test number
    604656358061
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  26. Pass18,711 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    18,711 miles
    Test number
    841806667008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB53 ULH

Does LB53 ULH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB53 ULH is valid until 15 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB53 ULH?
The MOT on LB53 ULH is valid until 15 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB53 ULH done?
LB53 ULH was recorded at 145,398 miles at its MOT on 16 Jun 2026, an average of 6,572 miles a year.
Has LB53 ULH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB53 ULH has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Feb 2021.
Has the mileage on LB53 ULH 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 ULH find?
LB53 ULH passed its latest MOT on 16 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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