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Green · Petrol · 2004 · 1,598 cc

LB53 VUKMOT history

LB53 VUK is a green petrol MINI first used on 22 Jan 2004. Its MOT expired on 29 Jun 2025 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 154,251 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Jun 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 29 Jun 2025
Mileage
154,251 mi
At MOT on 11 Jun 2024
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
5,167 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB53 VUK
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
22 Jan 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Jun 2025
Latest MOT test
11 Jun 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB53 VUK was last recorded at 154,251 miles on 11 Jun 2024, 1,185 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jun 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
153,066 miles · 30 Jun 2023
Between the last two tests
1,185 miles
Average per year
5,167 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 154,251 miles
  • 2023 – 153,066 miles
  • 2017 – 133,386 miles
  • 2016 – 124,440 miles
  • 2015 – 121,892 miles
  • 2012 – 116,306 miles
  • 2011 – 103,707 miles
  • 2010 – 93,061 miles
  • 2009 – 90,635 miles
  • 2008 – 88,676 miles
  • 2007 – 64,249 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass154,251 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

15 tests since 10 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass154,251 miles (+1,185)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    154,251 miles
    Test number
    118640918796
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Pass153,066 miles (+19,680)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    153,066 miles
    Test number
    921179528660

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass133,386 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    133,386 miles
    Test number
    192219077923

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail133,386 miles (+8,946)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,386 miles
    Test number
    815583608291
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
  5. Pass124,440 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    124,440 miles
    Test number
    850598650811

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail124,440 miles (+2,548)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,440 miles
    Test number
    180779069522
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
  7. Pass121,892 miles (+5,586)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    121,892 miles
    Test number
    987325405135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass116,306 miles (+12,599)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    116,306 miles
    Test number
    195210642390

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass103,707 miles (+10,646)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    103,707 miles
    Test number
    855247741302
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  10. Pass93,061 miles (+2,426)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    93,061 miles
    Test number
    491531940352

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass90,635 miles (+1,959)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    90,635 miles
    Test number
    143236749315

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail88,676 miles2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,676 miles
    Test number
    484676748347
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteSlight play in nearside of steering rack
  13. Pass88,676 miles (+6,206)1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    88,676 miles
    Test number
    484956748478
    • NoteSlight play in nearside of steering rack
  14. Pass82,470 miles (+18,221)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    82,470 miles
    Test number
    153801018430
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
  15. Pass64,249 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    64,249 miles
    Test number
    421230817059
    • NoteRear silencer mount in poor condition, rec early replacement

Questions about LB53 VUK

Does LB53 VUK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB53 VUK expired on 29 Jun 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB53 VUK?
The MOT on LB53 VUK expired on 29 Jun 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB53 VUK done?
LB53 VUK was recorded at 154,251 miles at its MOT on 11 Jun 2024, an average of 5,167 miles a year.
Has LB53 VUK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB53 VUK has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Jun 2017.
Has the mileage on LB53 VUK 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 VUK find?
LB53 VUK passed its latest MOT on 11 Jun 2024 with 2 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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