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Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc

LD53 AWCMOT history

LD53 AWC is a silver petrol MINI first used on 1 Sept 2003. Its MOT is valid until 28 Jan 2027 and it has passed 22 of 33 MOT tests, with 81,707 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jan 2026.

LD53 AWC silver MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 28 Jan 2027
Mileage
81,707 mi
At MOT on 27 Jan 2026
MOT tests
33
22 passed · 11 failed
Per year
2,762 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD53 AWC
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
1 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD53 AWC was last recorded at 81,707 miles on 27 Jan 2026, 1,758 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
79,949 miles · 22 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
1,758 miles
Average per year
2,762 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 81,707 miles
  • 2025 – 79,949 miles
  • 2024 – 78,440 miles
  • 2023 – 76,513 miles
  • 2022 – 75,387 miles
  • 2021 – 73,652 miles
  • 2019 – 72,534 miles
  • 2018 – 69,730 miles
  • 2017 – 60,395 miles
  • 2016 – 55,015 miles
  • 2015 – 51,159 miles
  • 2014 – 45,992 miles
  • 2013 – 44,783 miles
  • 2012 – 44,391 miles
  • 2011 – 43,215 miles
  • 2010 – 40,749 miles
  • 2009 – 38,847 miles
  • 2008 – 35,208 miles
  • 2007 – 31,230 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass81,707 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Windscreen damage

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Rear exhaust corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Oil leak

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • FUEL TANK MOUNTING STRAP CORRODED

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

33 tests since 8 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass81,707 miles (+1,758)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    81,707 miles
    Test number
    715594418475
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  2. Pass79,949 miles (+1,509)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    79,949 miles
    Test number
    367904900770

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass78,440 miles (+15)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    78,440 miles
    Test number
    484566241585
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail78,425 miles (+1,912)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,425 miles
    Test number
    441072048422
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust mount broken

  5. Pass76,513 miles (+1,126)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    76,513 miles
    Test number
    616599541305

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass75,387 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    75,387 miles
    Test number
    669700780568
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front top mount deteriorated advise change
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear wiper missing
    • AdvisoryFuel tank strap corroded

  7. Fail75,387 miles (+1,735)7 major2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,387 miles
    Test number
    283365566150
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front top mount deteriorated advise change
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear wiper missing
    • AdvisoryFuel tank strap corroded

  8. Pass73,652 miles (+13)3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    73,652 miles
    Test number
    804275175654
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFUEL TANK MOUNTING STRAP CORRODED
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Fail73,639 miles (+1,105)1 dangerous5 major3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,639 miles
    Test number
    661143662494
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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 Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryFUEL TANK MOUNTING STRAP CORRODED
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass72,534 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    72,534 miles
    Test number
    619831674153
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear wiper mising
    • AdvisoryRubber mounting wedged between exhaust and body
    • AdvisoryWindscreen damage

  11. Fail72,534 miles (+2,804)1 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,534 miles
    Test number
    688723016416
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear wiper mising
    • AdvisoryRubber mounting wedged between exhaust and body
    • AdvisoryWindscreen damage

  12. Pass69,730 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    69,730 miles
    Test number
    531676819006
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryRear wiper split
    • AdvisoryWindscreen damage

  13. Fail69,730 miles (+4,941)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,730 miles
    Test number
    173970197000
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction on (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryRear wiper split
    • AdvisoryWindscreen damage

  14. Pass64,789 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    64,789 miles
    Test number
    546311400987
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal cracked
    • AdvisoryWindscreen damage

  15. Fail64,789 miles (+4,394)1 failure8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,789 miles
    Test number
    756303984559
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal cracked
    • AdvisoryOil low
    • AdvisoryWindscreen damage

  16. Pass60,395 miles (+5,380)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    60,395 miles
    Test number
    829730225189
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear exhaust hanger broken
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  17. Pass55,015 miles (+3,856)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    55,015 miles
    Test number
    550245344840
    • AdvisoryExhaust rear box corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  18. Pass51,159 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    51,159 miles
    Test number
    459233335074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail51,159 miles (+5,167)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,159 miles
    Test number
    506313635020
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  20. Pass45,992 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    45,992 miles
    Test number
    225804544051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail45,992 miles (+1,209)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,992 miles
    Test number
    839993344020
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  22. Pass44,783 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    44,783 miles
    Test number
    379124943022
    • NoteRear exhaust box outer skin deteriotated

  23. Fail44,783 miles (+392)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,783 miles
    Test number
    956214943029
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteRear exhaust box outer skin deteriotated

  24. Pass44,391 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    44,391 miles
    Test number
    129075092052
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Fail44,391 miles (+1,176)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,391 miles
    Test number
    817255492007
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass43,215 miles (+2,466)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    43,215 miles
    Test number
    219531601444

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass40,749 miles (+1,061)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    40,749 miles
    Test number
    970302600151
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  28. Pass39,688 miles (+841)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    39,688 miles
    Test number
    534551110070
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteSlight knocking from steering column no play found in component .

  29. Pass38,847 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    38,847 miles
    Test number
    263283559209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail38,847 miles (+3,639)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,847 miles
    Test number
    494033059238
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  31. Pass35,208 miles (+3,978)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    35,208 miles
    Test number
    802166668298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Pass31,230 miles (+2,143)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    31,230 miles
    Test number
    864447777293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  33. Pass29,087 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    29,087 miles
    Test number
    124268707087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD53 AWC

Does LD53 AWC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD53 AWC is valid until 28 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD53 AWC?
The MOT on LD53 AWC is valid until 28 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD53 AWC done?
LD53 AWC was recorded at 81,707 miles at its MOT on 27 Jan 2026, an average of 2,762 miles a year.
Has LD53 AWC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD53 AWC has failed 11 of its 33 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on LD53 AWC 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 AWC find?
LD53 AWC passed its latest MOT on 27 Jan 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output.

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