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Black · Diesel · 2003 · 1,364 cc

LD53 AWUMOT history

LD53 AWU is a black diesel MINI first used on 8 Sept 2003. Its MOT expired on 14 Jul 2024 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 137,703 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jul 2023.

LD53 AWU black MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a MINI Hatch, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 14 Jul 2024
Mileage
137,703 mi
At MOT on 15 Jul 2023
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,117 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD53 AWU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,364 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
8 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Jul 2024
Latest MOT test
15 Jul 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD53 AWU was last recorded at 137,703 miles on 15 Jul 2023, 4,816 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Mar 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
132,887 miles · 23 Mar 2022
Between the last two tests
4,816 miles
Average per year
6,117 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 137,703 miles
  • 2022 – 132,887 miles
  • 2021 – 125,942 miles
  • 2019 – 122,331 miles
  • 2018 – 119,294 miles
  • 2017 – 112,888 miles
  • 2016 – 107,180 miles
  • 2015 – 97,359 miles
  • 2014 – 89,472 miles
  • 2013 – 79,742 miles
  • 2012 – 72,557 miles
  • 2011 – 55,423 miles
  • 2010 – 51,654 miles
  • 2009 – 48,642 miles
  • 2008 – 44,854 miles
  • 2007 – 40,530 miles
  • 2006 – 34,110 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass137,703 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion
  • AdvisoryPower steering is noisey

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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2009

Full MOT history

24 tests since 7 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass137,703 miles (+4,816)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    137,703 miles
    Test number
    127220488305
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion
    • AdvisoryPower steering is noisey

  2. Pass132,887 miles (+6,945)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    132,887 miles
    Test number
    150935875788
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NSR - OSR (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin NSF - OSF (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin NSR - OSR (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NSF - OSF (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass125,942 miles (+3,611)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    125,942 miles
    Test number
    317289746708
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively NSR - OSR (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass122,331 miles (+3,037)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    122,331 miles
    Test number
    306916062731
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass119,294 miles (+6,406)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    119,294 miles
    Test number
    966652730228
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively boot (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively shaft (6.1.7 (c) (i))

  6. Pass112,888 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    112,888 miles
    Test number
    225117925880
    • 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)

  7. Fail112,888 miles (+5,708)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,888 miles
    Test number
    392295683627
    • FailureBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureRegistration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced Front and Rear (6.3.4a)
    • 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)

  8. Pass107,180 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    107,180 miles
    Test number
    459875255015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail107,180 miles (+9,821)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,180 miles
    Test number
    519912459797
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

  10. Pass97,359 miles (+7,887)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    97,359 miles
    Test number
    660244129734

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass89,472 miles (+9,730)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    89,472 miles
    Test number
    447330434286
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  12. Pass79,742 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    79,742 miles
    Test number
    276002543236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail79,742 miles (+7,185)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,742 miles
    Test number
    247471543252
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureRear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass72,557 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    72,557 miles
    Test number
    227219882270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail72,557 miles (+17,134)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,557 miles
    Test number
    995429382212
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  16. Pass55,423 miles (+3,769)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    55,423 miles
    Test number
    779810031244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail51,654 miles2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,654 miles
    Test number
    320267300308
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  18. Pass51,654 miles (+3,012)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    51,654 miles
    Test number
    514197400360
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  19. Pass48,642 miles3 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    48,642 miles
    Test number
    223603519335
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • NoteNearside rear slightly damaged
    • NoteOffside and nearside front tyre pressure low
    • NoteRear number plate slight deteriorated
    • NoteOffside brake pad has less than half

  20. Fail48,642 miles (+3,788)1 repaired3 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,642 miles
    Test number
    452033419447
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • NoteNearside rear slightly damaged
    • NoteOffside and nearside front tyre pressure low
    • NoteRear number plate slight deteriorated
    • NoteOffside brake pad has less than half

  21. Pass44,854 miles (+4,324)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    44,854 miles
    Test number
    702465348265
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteNearside and offside rear brake disc inner side corrode
    • NoteNearside rear slight damage
    • NoteRear number plate slightly deteriorate

  22. Fail40,530 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,530 miles
    Test number
    251884937207
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  23. Pass40,530 miles (+6,420)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    40,530 miles
    Test number
    421764837244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass34,110 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    34,110 miles
    Test number
    484239216276
    • AdvisoryNearside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Questions about LD53 AWU

Does LD53 AWU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD53 AWU expired on 14 Jul 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD53 AWU?
The MOT on LD53 AWU expired on 14 Jul 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD53 AWU done?
LD53 AWU was recorded at 137,703 miles at its MOT on 15 Jul 2023, an average of 6,117 miles a year.
Has LD53 AWU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD53 AWU has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Aug 2017.
Has the mileage on LD53 AWU 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 AWU find?
LD53 AWU passed its latest MOT on 15 Jul 2023 with 3 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive; general underbody corrosion; power steering is noisey.

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