MINI
Red · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc
LD53 CLYMOT history
LD53 CLY is a red petrol MINI first used on 10 Sept 2003. Its MOT is valid until 11 Sept 2027 and it has passed 22 of 31 MOT tests, with 80,533 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Sept 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 11 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 80,533 mi
- At MOT on 12 Sept 2026
- MOT tests
- 31
- 22 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 2,989 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LD53 CLY
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- MINI
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,598 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 10 Sept 2003
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 11 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 12 Sept 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LD53 CLY was last recorded at 80,533 miles on 12 Sept 2026, 1,550 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Sept 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 78,983 miles · 4 Sept 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1,550 miles
- Average per year
- 2,989 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 80,533 miles
- 2025 – 78,983 miles
- 2024 – 78,242 miles
- 2023 – 77,415 miles
- 2022 – 76,193 miles
- 2021 – 73,983 miles
- 2020 – 72,455 miles
- 2019 – 70,490 miles
- 2018 – 67,615 miles
- 2017 – 64,831 miles
- 2016 – 59,075 miles
- 2015 – 53,188 miles
- 2014 – 48,378 miles
- 2013 – 47,085 miles
- 2012 – 42,768 miles
- 2011 – 36,967 miles
- 2010 – 33,690 miles
- 2009 – 30,971 miles
- 2008 – 30,059 miles
- 2007 – 22,773 miles
- 2006 – 20,527 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass80,533 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2024
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective
Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2023
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective
Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2023
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside front
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Full MOT history
31 tests since 16 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass80,533 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 80,533 miles
- Test number
- 790638856556
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail80,533 miles (+1,550)2 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 80,533 miles
- Test number
- 931196368402
- Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too low both sides (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass78,983 miles (+741)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 78,983 miles
- Test number
- 712135485501
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Pass78,242 miles (+827)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 78,242 miles
- Test number
- 930516380335
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Pass77,415 miles3 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 77,415 miles
- Test number
- 733016153834
- MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail77,413 miles (+1,220)1 major3 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 77,413 miles
- Test number
- 967766570577
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass76,193 miles (+2,210)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 76,193 miles
- Test number
- 432566198428
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))
Pass73,983 miles (+1,528)2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 73,983 miles
- Test number
- 897006524940
- MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Pass72,455 miles (+1)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 72,455 miles
- Test number
- 287916879913
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside front (1.1.11 (c))
Fail72,454 miles (+1,964)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 72,454 miles
- Test number
- 199962414652
- MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded nearside and offside rear (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside front (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Pass70,490 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 70,490 miles
- Test number
- 876761312920
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail70,489 miles (+2,874)1 dangerous
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 70,489 miles
- Test number
- 827288795068
- DangerousNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
Pass67,615 miles (+8)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 67,615 miles
- Test number
- 783836491476
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail67,607 miles (+2,776)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 67,607 miles
- Test number
- 802404304164
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Pass64,831 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 64,831 miles
- Test number
- 896063320551
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail64,831 miles (+5,756)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 64,831 miles
- Test number
- 925694336272
- Repaired at testRear Exhaust system not adequately supported exhaust rubbers (7.1.1)
Pass59,075 miles (+4)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 59,075 miles
- Test number
- 428191615250
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail59,071 miles (+5,883)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 59,071 miles
- Test number
- 766030907640
- FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)
- FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)
Pass53,188 miles (+4,810)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 53,188 miles
- Test number
- 245072130253
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass48,378 miles (+1,293)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 6 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 48,378 miles
- Test number
- 429789314252
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
- NoteBack box corroded
Pass47,085 miles (+4,317)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 47,085 miles
- Test number
- 916466133252
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass42,768 miles (+5,801)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 42,768 miles
- Test number
- 707167842299
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail36,967 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 36,967 miles
- Test number
- 338804341293
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Pass36,967 miles (+3,277)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 36,967 miles
- Test number
- 939634541237
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass33,690 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 33,690 miles
- Test number
- 813532150204
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass33,690 miles (+2,719)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 33,690 miles
- Test number
- 632762250234
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass30,971 miles (+912)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 30,971 miles
- Test number
- 433194749286
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Fail30,059 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 30,059 miles
- Test number
- 134719948295
- Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Pass30,059 miles (+7,286)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 30,059 miles
- Test number
- 591649748225
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass22,773 miles (+2,246)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 22,773 miles
- Test number
- 594150157243
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass20,527 miles
- MOT expiry
- 10 Sept 2007
- Odometer
- 20,527 miles
- Test number
- 920898426246
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LD53 CLY
- Does LD53 CLY currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD53 CLY is valid until 11 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LD53 CLY?
- The MOT on LD53 CLY is valid until 11 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LD53 CLY done?
- LD53 CLY was recorded at 80,533 miles at its MOT on 12 Sept 2026, an average of 2,989 miles a year.
- Has LD53 CLY ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LD53 CLY has failed 9 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Sept 2026.
- Has the mileage on LD53 CLY 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 CLY find?
- LD53 CLY passed its latest MOT on 12 Sept 2026 with 3 advisories: front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides; offside rear service brake binding but not excessively; oil leak, but not excessive.
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