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Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc

LD53 AVUMOT history

LD53 AVU is a silver petrol MINI first used on 10 Sept 2003. Its MOT is valid until 15 Aug 2027 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 40,014 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jul 2026.

LD53 AVU silver MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 15 Aug 2027
Mileage
40,014 mi
At MOT on 16 Jul 2026
MOT tests
29
21 passed · 8 failed
Per year
1,649 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD53 AVU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
10 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD53 AVU was last recorded at 40,014 miles on 16 Jul 2026, 1,578 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
38,436 miles · 16 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
1,578 miles
Average per year
1,649 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 40,014 miles
  • 2025 – 38,436 miles
  • 2024 – 36,040 miles
  • 2023 – 33,765 miles
  • 2022 – 32,115 miles
  • 2021 – 30,925 miles
  • 2020 – 29,229 miles
  • 2019 – 27,936 miles
  • 2018 – 26,415 miles
  • 2017 – 25,140 miles
  • 2016 – 23,833 miles
  • 2015 – 22,741 miles
  • 2014 – 21,616 miles
  • 2013 – 20,386 miles
  • 2012 – 19,045 miles
  • 2011 – 17,761 miles
  • 2010 – 16,430 miles
  • 2009 – 14,641 miles
  • 2008 – 12,567 miles
  • 2007 – 10,054 miles
  • 2006 – 7,237 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass40,014 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

29 tests since 1 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass40,014 miles (+1,578)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    40,014 miles
    Test number
    494190893618
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  2. Pass38,436 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    38,436 miles
    Test number
    833506777958
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Fail38,436 miles (+2,396)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,436 miles
    Test number
    120933924403
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass36,040 miles (+2,275)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    36,040 miles
    Test number
    490876768803

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass33,765 miles (+1,650)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    33,765 miles
    Test number
    210967803969

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass32,115 miles (+1,190)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    32,115 miles
    Test number
    164407230810

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass30,925 miles (+1,696)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    30,925 miles
    Test number
    381224686750

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass29,229 miles (+1,293)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    29,229 miles
    Test number
    631421795552

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass27,936 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    27,936 miles
    Test number
    240853734792

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail27,936 miles (+1,521)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,936 miles
    Test number
    740606625433
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass26,415 miles (+1,275)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    26,415 miles
    Test number
    463903722844

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass25,140 miles (+1,307)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    25,140 miles
    Test number
    865886841451

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass23,833 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    23,833 miles
    Test number
    523800184818

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail23,833 miles (+1,092)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,833 miles
    Test number
    299177943052
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  15. Fail22,741 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,741 miles
    Test number
    327114725273
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  16. Pass22,741 miles (+1,125)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    22,741 miles
    Test number
    835994925299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail21,616 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,616 miles
    Test number
    206744324255
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass21,616 miles (+1,230)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    21,616 miles
    Test number
    646544824214
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass20,386 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    20,386 miles
    Test number
    357527123227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail20,386 miles (+1,341)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,386 miles
    Test number
    396647423497
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  21. Pass19,045 miles (+1,284)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    19,045 miles
    Test number
    848123932242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass17,761 miles (+1,331)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    17,761 miles
    Test number
    577412651295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail16,430 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,430 miles
    Test number
    324251160239
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  24. Pass16,430 miles (+1,789)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    16,430 miles
    Test number
    684491860217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass14,641 miles (+2,074)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    14,641 miles
    Test number
    842326849288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass12,567 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    12,567 miles
    Test number
    373112248438

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail12,555 miles (+2,501)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    12,555 miles
    Test number
    891301748267
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  28. Pass10,054 miles (+2,817)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    10,054 miles
    Test number
    364586837411

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass7,237 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    7,237 miles
    Test number
    553334546288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD53 AVU

Does LD53 AVU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD53 AVU is valid until 15 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD53 AVU?
The MOT on LD53 AVU is valid until 15 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD53 AVU done?
LD53 AVU was recorded at 40,014 miles at its MOT on 16 Jul 2026, an average of 1,649 miles a year.
Has LD53 AVU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD53 AVU has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on LD53 AVU 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 LD53 AVU find?
LD53 AVU passed its latest MOT on 16 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: offside front inner steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, and 2 more.

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