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Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc

LC53 EKBMOT history

LC53 EKB is a blue petrol MINI first used on 24 Oct 2003. Its MOT is valid until 29 Oct 2027 and it has passed 21 of 22 MOT tests, with 12,944 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Oct 2026.

LC53 EKB blue MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a MINI Hatch, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 29 Oct 2027
Mileage
12,944 mi
At MOT on 16 Oct 2026
MOT tests
22
21 passed · 1 failed
Per year
202 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC53 EKB
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
24 Oct 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC53 EKB was last recorded at 12,944 miles on 16 Oct 2026, 103 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
12,841 miles · 14 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
103 miles
Average per year
202 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 12,944 miles
  • 2025 – 12,841 miles
  • 2024 – 12,774 miles
  • 2023 – 12,631 miles
  • 2022 – 12,444 miles
  • 2021 – 11,672 miles
  • 2020 – 11,637 miles
  • 2019 – 11,619 miles
  • 2018 – 11,610 miles
  • 2017 – 11,603 miles
  • 2016 – 11,514 miles
  • 2015 – 11,375 miles
  • 2014 – 11,170 miles
  • 2013 – 11,108 miles
  • 2012 – 11,022 miles
  • 2011 – 10,758 miles
  • 2010 – 10,354 miles
  • 2009 – 10,182 miles
  • 2008 – 9,822 miles
  • 2007 – 9,155 miles
  • 2006 – 8,917 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass12,944 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.

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory8 MOTs, 2018–2025

  • Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass12,944 miles (+103)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    12,944 miles
    Test number
    845084051195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass12,841 miles (+67)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    12,841 miles
    Test number
    553654468633
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. Pass12,774 miles (+143)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    12,774 miles
    Test number
    717196890938
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. Pass12,631 miles (+187)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    12,631 miles
    Test number
    440490216837
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. Pass12,444 miles (+772)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    12,444 miles
    Test number
    600713421394
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
  6. Pass11,672 miles (+35)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    11,672 miles
    Test number
    457017662132
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  7. Pass11,637 miles (+18)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    11,637 miles
    Test number
    695261109599
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass11,619 miles (+9)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    11,619 miles
    Test number
    373956429349
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  9. Pass11,610 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    11,610 miles
    Test number
    584663928476
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  10. Fail11,608 miles (+5)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    11,608 miles
    Test number
    765317687686
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking on the outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  11. Pass11,603 miles (+89)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    11,603 miles
    Test number
    748225181039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass11,514 miles (+139)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    11,514 miles
    Test number
    195368246866

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass11,375 miles (+205)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    11,375 miles
    Test number
    404631976875

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass11,170 miles (+62)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    11,170 miles
    Test number
    998801204391

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass11,108 miles (+86)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    11,108 miles
    Test number
    676979693211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass11,022 miles (+264)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    11,022 miles
    Test number
    238108792208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass10,758 miles (+404)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    10,758 miles
    Test number
    175920201311
    • NoteO/s/f inner edge of tyre wall wearing
  18. Pass10,354 miles (+172)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    10,354 miles
    Test number
    413739590278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass10,182 miles (+360)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    10,182 miles
    Test number
    664490009338

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass9,822 miles (+667)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    9,822 miles
    Test number
    682247098213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass9,155 miles (+238)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    9,155 miles
    Test number
    874272307365

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass8,917 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    8,917 miles
    Test number
    671351806346

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LC53 EKB

Does LC53 EKB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC53 EKB is valid until 29 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LC53 EKB?
The MOT on LC53 EKB is valid until 29 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 EKB done?
LC53 EKB was recorded at 12,944 miles at its MOT on 16 Oct 2026, an average of 202 miles a year.
Has LC53 EKB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC53 EKB has failed 1 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Oct 2018.
Has the mileage on LC53 EKB 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 EKB find?
LC53 EKB passed its latest MOT on 16 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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