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Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 1,598 cc

LB53 ULNMOT history

LB53 ULN is a silver petrol MINI first used on 13 Jan 2004. Its MOT expired on 5 Jul 2025 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 143,841 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jul 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 5 Jul 2025
Mileage
143,841 mi
At MOT on 6 Jul 2024
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,074 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB53 ULN
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
13 Jan 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Jul 2025
Latest MOT test
6 Jul 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB53 ULN was last recorded at 143,841 miles on 6 Jul 2024, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
143,841 miles · 5 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
6,074 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 143,841 miles
  • 2023 – 139,579 miles
  • 2022 – 136,535 miles
  • 2021 – 134,522 miles
  • 2020 – 127,094 miles
  • 2018 – 115,198 miles
  • 2017 – 91,163 miles
  • 2016 – 85,834 miles
  • 2015 – 75,859 miles
  • 2014 – 67,221 miles
  • 2013 – 65,281 miles
  • 2012 – 61,554 miles
  • 2011 – 57,731 miles
  • 2009 – 55,002 miles
  • 2008 – 42,736 miles
  • 2007 – 37,555 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass143,841 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

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

24 tests since 6 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass143,841 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    143,841 miles
    Test number
    340515662507

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail143,841 miles (+4,262)2 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,841 miles
    Test number
    184160695244
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Bulging and cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested Headlamp lens affected by sunlight, need cleaning. (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested Headlamp lens affected by sunlight, need cleaning (4.1.2 (b))

  3. Pass139,579 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    139,579 miles
    Test number
    420329080888
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail139,579 miles (+3,044)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,579 miles
    Test number
    294501805912
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass136,535 miles (+2,013)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    136,535 miles
    Test number
    499865308941
    • AdvisoryPowersteering pump area leaking seepage

  6. Pass134,522 miles (+7,428)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    134,522 miles
    Test number
    863677070950
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  7. Pass127,094 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    127,094 miles
    Test number
    244359732054
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  8. Fail127,094 miles (+11,896)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,094 miles
    Test number
    340292922454
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  9. Pass115,198 miles (+694)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    115,198 miles
    Test number
    125118406541
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

  10. Fail114,504 miles (+23,341)2 major2 repaired11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,504 miles
    Test number
    724078711128
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  11. Pass91,163 miles (+5,329)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    91,163 miles
    Test number
    366078444617
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Pass85,834 miles (+9,975)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    85,834 miles
    Test number
    194188888038
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass75,859 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    75,859 miles
    Test number
    105397585195
    • 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)
    • NoteSILL COVERS / TPS LIGHT ON / CORROSION ON BOTHFRONT X O/S/R BRAKE PIPES / N/S/F TYRE 2.6MM / SLIGHT OIL LEAK

  14. Fail75,859 miles (+8,638)7 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,859 miles
    Test number
    135645985141
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • 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)
    • NoteSILL COVERS / TPS LIGHT ON / CORROSION ON BOTHFRONT X O/S/R BRAKE PIPES / N/S/F TYRE 2.6MM / SLIGHT OIL LEAK

  15. Pass67,221 miles (+1,940)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    67,221 miles
    Test number
    175978634466
    • NoteExhaust system deteriorated
    • NoteO/s/rear tyre perished

  16. Pass65,281 miles (+3,727)1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    65,281 miles
    Test number
    457701923073
    • NoteRear silencer corroded.

  17. Pass61,554 miles (+3,823)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    61,554 miles
    Test number
    387319632008
    • Note205/45/17/84v pirelli run flat
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
    • NoteRear exhaust silencer corroded

  18. Pass57,731 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    57,731 miles
    Test number
    386203811011
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteBrake pedal anti slip slightly worn

  19. Fail57,731 miles (+2,729)3 repaired3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,731 miles
    Test number
    675073711047
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteBrake pedal anti slip slightly worn

  20. Pass55,002 miles (+6,059)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    55,002 miles
    Test number
    201906459323
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass48,943 miles1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    48,943 miles
    Test number
    513730419041
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBrake pedal anti slip pad slightly worn
    • NoteRear exhaust section slightly rusted
    • NoteSlight seepage from power steering pipes back of engine

  22. Fail48,943 miles (+6,207)2 repaired1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,943 miles
    Test number
    853800419039
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.2.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBrake pedal anti slip pad slightly worn
    • NoteRear exhaust section slightly rusted
    • NoteSlight seepage from power steering pipes back of engine

  23. Pass42,736 miles (+5,181)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    42,736 miles
    Test number
    754914718082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass37,555 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    37,555 miles
    Test number
    134736007030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB53 ULN

Does LB53 ULN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB53 ULN expired on 5 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB53 ULN?
The MOT on LB53 ULN expired on 5 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB53 ULN done?
LB53 ULN was recorded at 143,841 miles at its MOT on 6 Jul 2024, an average of 6,074 miles a year.
Has LB53 ULN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB53 ULN has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on LB53 ULN 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 ULN find?
LB53 ULN passed its latest MOT on 6 Jul 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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