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Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc

LC53 EAEMOT history

LC53 EAE is a silver petrol MINI first used on 27 Nov 2003. Its MOT is valid until 10 Feb 2027 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 98,732 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Feb 2026.

LC53 EAE silver MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 10 Feb 2027
Mileage
98,732 mi
At MOT on 11 Feb 2026
MOT tests
29
19 passed · 10 failed
Per year
4,734 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC53 EAE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
27 Nov 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC53 EAE was last recorded at 98,732 miles on 11 Feb 2026, 6,395 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
92,337 miles · 6 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
6,395 miles
Average per year
4,734 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 98,732 miles
  • 2025 – 92,337 miles
  • 2024 – 86,137 miles
  • 2023 – 77,302 miles
  • 2022 – 70,998 miles
  • 2021 – 68,578 miles
  • 2019 – 61,153 miles
  • 2018 – 56,053 miles
  • 2017 – 52,434 miles
  • 2016 – 49,301 miles
  • 2015 – 44,773 miles
  • 2013 – 35,165 miles
  • 2012 – 27,842 miles
  • 2011 – 19,118 miles
  • 2010 – 13,196 miles
  • 2009 – 12,114 miles
  • 2008 – 10,931 miles
  • 2007 – 9,481 miles
  • 2006 – 7,819 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass98,732 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront 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))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

Full MOT history

29 tests since 28 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass98,732 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    98,732 miles
    Test number
    497848942339
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront 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))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  2. Fail98,732 miles (+6,395)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,732 miles
    Test number
    211658501252
    • Repaired at testBrake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront 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))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  3. Pass92,337 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    92,337 miles
    Test number
    435918358868
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • 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))

  4. Fail92,337 miles (+6,200)2 repaired1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,337 miles
    Test number
    877215255981
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • 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))

  5. Pass86,137 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    86,137 miles
    Test number
    789914940276
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Fail86,137 miles (+8,835)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,137 miles
    Test number
    179014622396
    • Repaired at testStop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass77,302 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    77,302 miles
    Test number
    698292899158
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail77,302 miles (+6,304)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,302 miles
    Test number
    117106713591
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass70,998 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    70,998 miles
    Test number
    286861982934
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Fail70,998 miles (+2,420)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,998 miles
    Test number
    831412873359
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass68,578 miles (+7,425)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    68,578 miles
    Test number
    636204437715
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  12. Pass61,153 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    61,153 miles
    Test number
    786332788695
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  13. Fail61,153 miles (+5,100)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,153 miles
    Test number
    197563802863
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  14. Pass56,053 miles (+3,619)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    56,053 miles
    Test number
    299933401370
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  15. Pass52,434 miles (+3,133)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    52,434 miles
    Test number
    159428573815
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass49,301 miles (+4,528)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    49,301 miles
    Test number
    664195816251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass44,773 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2016
    Odometer
    44,773 miles
    Test number
    927839545141
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteN/s/f tyre has small cut on outer wall

  18. Fail44,773 miles (+9,608)3 failures1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,773 miles
    Test number
    296539045188
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit severely cracked (2.5.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteN/s/f tyre has small cut on outer wall

  19. Pass35,165 miles (+7,323)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    35,165 miles
    Test number
    985847843341
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteN/s/f inner gaiter has slight grease leak

  20. Pass27,842 miles (+8,724)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    27,842 miles
    Test number
    245012542322
    • DangerousBoth rear tyres have cracks in the tread.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass19,118 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    19,118 miles
    Test number
    625575321329

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail19,118 miles (+5,922)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,118 miles
    Test number
    265605121338
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass13,196 miles (+1,082)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    13,196 miles
    Test number
    330391650381

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass12,114 miles (+1,183)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    12,114 miles
    Test number
    292033749319

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass10,931 miles (+1,450)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    10,931 miles
    Test number
    940679538355

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass9,481 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    9,481 miles
    Test number
    434732037353

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail9,481 miles (+1,662)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    9,481 miles
    Test number
    390693427344
    • FailureFront Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  28. Pass7,819 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    7,819 miles
    Test number
    430864236402

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail7,819 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    7,819 miles
    Test number
    462472636323
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Questions about LC53 EAE

Does LC53 EAE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC53 EAE is valid until 10 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LC53 EAE?
The MOT on LC53 EAE 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 LC53 EAE done?
LC53 EAE was recorded at 98,732 miles at its MOT on 11 Feb 2026, an average of 4,734 miles a year.
Has LC53 EAE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC53 EAE has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on LC53 EAE 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 LC53 EAE find?
LC53 EAE passed its latest MOT on 11 Feb 2026 with 5 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 2 more.

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