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Grey · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc

LD53 AVZMOT history

LD53 AVZ is a grey petrol MINI first used on 3 Sept 2003. Its MOT is valid until 11 Dec 2026 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 82,823 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Dec 2025.

LD53 AVZ grey MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 11 Dec 2026
Mileage
82,823 mi
At MOT on 9 Dec 2025
MOT tests
22
18 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,217 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD53 AVZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
3 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
9 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD53 AVZ was last recorded at 82,823 miles on 9 Dec 2025, 4,476 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
78,347 miles · 25 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
4,476 miles
Average per year
4,217 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 82,823 miles
  • 2024 – 78,347 miles
  • 2023 – 74,705 miles
  • 2022 – 71,629 miles
  • 2021 – 68,344 miles
  • 2020 – 64,407 miles
  • 2019 – 60,870 miles
  • 2018 – 50,406 miles
  • 2017 – 39,061 miles
  • 2016 – 29,813 miles
  • 2015 – 21,443 miles
  • 2014 – 13,098 miles
  • 2013 – 10,513 miles
  • 2012 – 9,915 miles
  • 2011 – 9,425 miles
  • 2010 – 7,547 miles
  • 2009 – 6,589 miles
  • 2007 – 5,783 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass82,823 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2018

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.

  • Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main feed to rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main feed to rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

22 tests since 3 Sept 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass82,823 miles (+4,476)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    82,823 miles
    Test number
    589733283389
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass78,347 miles (+3,642)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    78,347 miles
    Test number
    546900447007
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main feed to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main feed to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass74,705 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    74,705 miles
    Test number
    544710326518
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main feed to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main feed to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail74,705 miles (+3,076)2 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,705 miles
    Test number
    954048398141
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main feed to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main feed to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass71,629 miles (+3,285)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    71,629 miles
    Test number
    998347951315
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main feed (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main feed (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass68,344 miles (+3,937)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    68,344 miles
    Test number
    404323884068
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass64,407 miles (+3,537)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    64,407 miles
    Test number
    527173075313

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass60,870 miles (+26)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    60,870 miles
    Test number
    875174058975

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail60,844 miles (+10,438)1 dangerous6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,844 miles
    Test number
    690056407850
    • DangerousBrake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system 2 pipes on abs pump (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  10. Pass50,406 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    50,406 miles
    Test number
    980782380519
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust box outer skin corroded.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Fail50,406 miles (+11,345)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,406 miles
    Test number
    288210711288
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust box outer skin corroded.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass39,061 miles (+9,248)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    39,061 miles
    Test number
    421704595203
    • AdvisoryBack box bracket rusted

  13. Pass29,813 miles (+8,370)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    29,813 miles
    Test number
    549364791259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass21,443 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    21,443 miles
    Test number
    349292064603

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail21,443 miles (+8,345)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,443 miles
    Test number
    396038853177
    • FailureNearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  16. Pass13,098 miles (+2,585)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    13,098 miles
    Test number
    868815124236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass10,513 miles (+598)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    10,513 miles
    Test number
    157210523275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass9,915 miles (+490)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    9,915 miles
    Test number
    368637042481

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass9,425 miles (+1,878)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    9,425 miles
    Test number
    919469761202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass7,547 miles (+958)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    7,547 miles
    Test number
    382427150288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass6,589 miles (+806)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    6,589 miles
    Test number
    461566749200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass5,783 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    5,783 miles
    Test number
    321686547282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD53 AVZ

Does LD53 AVZ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD53 AVZ is valid until 11 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LD53 AVZ?
The MOT on LD53 AVZ is valid until 11 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD53 AVZ done?
LD53 AVZ was recorded at 82,823 miles at its MOT on 9 Dec 2025, an average of 4,217 miles a year.
Has LD53 AVZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD53 AVZ has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Dec 2023.
Has the mileage on LD53 AVZ 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 AVZ find?
LD53 AVZ passed its latest MOT on 9 Dec 2025 with 3 advisories: offside rear brake pad(s) wearing thin; offside rear service brake binding but not excessively; oil leak, but not excessive.

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