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Red · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc

LC53 EJOMOT history

LC53 EJO is a red petrol MINI first used on 17 Oct 2003. Its MOT is valid until 11 Oct 2027 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 62,809 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Oct 2026.

LC53 EJO red MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 11 Oct 2027
Mileage
62,809 mi
At MOT on 12 Oct 2026
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,357 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC53 EJO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
17 Oct 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC53 EJO was last recorded at 62,809 miles on 12 Oct 2026, 60 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
62,749 miles · 3 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
60 miles
Average per year
2,357 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 62,809 miles
  • 2025 – 61,794 miles
  • 2023 – 61,746 miles
  • 2021 – 58,661 miles
  • 2020 – 56,088 miles
  • 2019 – 50,842 miles
  • 2017 – 46,590 miles
  • 2016 – 43,805 miles
  • 2015 – 40,442 miles
  • 2014 – 37,073 miles
  • 2013 – 34,434 miles
  • 2012 – 32,203 miles
  • 2011 – 30,636 miles
  • 2010 – 28,650 miles
  • 2009 – 25,757 miles
  • 2008 – 21,318 miles
  • 2007 – 18,130 miles
  • 2006 – 15,626 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass62,809 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and rear both side (1.1.11 (c))

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.

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2026

  • Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2026

  • Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

23 tests since 5 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass62,809 miles (+60)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    62,809 miles
    Test number
    170617905730
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and rear both side (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail62,749 miles (+955)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,749 miles
    Test number
    808107334996
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass61,794 miles (+48)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    61,794 miles
    Test number
    697309066800
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged outer casing missing (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass61,746 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    61,746 miles
    Test number
    315300660897
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail61,746 miles (+3,085)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,746 miles
    Test number
    710905317814
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass58,661 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    58,661 miles
    Test number
    773155906016
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Fail58,661 miles (+2,573)3 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,661 miles
    Test number
    314585219086
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Pass56,088 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    56,088 miles
    Test number
    754863995729
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail56,083 miles (+5,241)1 dangerous7 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,083 miles
    Test number
    283498331805
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass50,842 miles (+4,252)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    50,842 miles
    Test number
    594869484436
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  11. Pass46,590 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    46,590 miles
    Test number
    140194975961
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  12. Fail46,589 miles (+2,784)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,589 miles
    Test number
    321535208812
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  13. Pass43,805 miles (+3,363)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    43,805 miles
    Test number
    305914864008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass40,442 miles (+3,369)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    40,442 miles
    Test number
    201438404381
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass37,073 miles (+2,639)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    37,073 miles
    Test number
    958099974204
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteRear exhaust outer casing breaking up.

  16. Pass34,434 miles (+2,231)1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    34,434 miles
    Test number
    909346973260
    • NoteRear exhaust outer casing breaking up

  17. Pass32,203 miles (+1,567)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    32,203 miles
    Test number
    605219582266
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

  18. Pass30,636 miles (+1,986)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    30,636 miles
    Test number
    365109371223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass28,650 miles (+2,893)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    28,650 miles
    Test number
    790840480255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass25,757 miles (+4,439)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    25,757 miles
    Test number
    611631079231
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  21. Pass21,318 miles (+3,188)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    21,318 miles
    Test number
    503986678277
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  22. Pass18,130 miles (+2,504)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    18,130 miles
    Test number
    994257677259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass15,626 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    15,626 miles
    Test number
    412008576252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LC53 EJO

Does LC53 EJO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC53 EJO is valid until 11 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LC53 EJO?
The MOT on LC53 EJO is valid until 11 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LC53 EJO done?
LC53 EJO was recorded at 62,809 miles at its MOT on 12 Oct 2026, an average of 2,357 miles a year.
Has LC53 EJO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC53 EJO has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on LC53 EJO 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 EJO find?
LC53 EJO passed its latest MOT on 12 Oct 2026 with 1 advisory: front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and rear both side.

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