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Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc

LD53 CMKMOT history

LD53 CMK is a blue petrol MINI first used on 9 Sept 2003. Its MOT is valid until 27 Jan 2027 and it has passed 21 of 35 MOT tests, with 135,083 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jan 2026.

LD53 CMK blue MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a MINI Hatch, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 27 Jan 2027
Mileage
135,083 mi
At MOT on 23 Jan 2026
MOT tests
35
21 passed · 14 failed
Per year
6,175 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

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

Mileage history

LD53 CMK was last recorded at 135,083 miles on 23 Jan 2026, 1,576 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
133,507 miles · 24 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
1,576 miles
Average per year
6,175 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 135,083 miles
  • 2025 – 133,507 miles
  • 2024 – 131,731 miles
  • 2023 – 130,186 miles
  • 2022 – 128,305 miles
  • 2021 – 125,833 miles
  • 2020 – 124,231 miles
  • 2019 – 121,549 miles
  • 2018 – 118,985 miles
  • 2017 – 116,005 miles
  • 2016 – 111,131 miles
  • 2015 – 99,648 miles
  • 2013 – 84,263 miles
  • 2012 – 77,706 miles
  • 2011 – 67,066 miles
  • 2010 – 58,556 miles
  • 2009 – 47,537 miles
  • 2008 – 37,586 miles
  • 2007 – 25,922 miles
  • 2006 – 13,776 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass135,083 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2017

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2015

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Both front lower arms have play in rear bushes

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

35 tests since 2 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass135,083 miles (+1,576)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    135,083 miles
    Test number
    146905157857

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass133,507 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    133,507 miles
    Test number
    290314223912

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail133,496 miles (+1,765)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,496 miles
    Test number
    951853475904
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass131,731 miles (+1,545)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    131,731 miles
    Test number
    916384427200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass130,186 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    130,186 miles
    Test number
    565139083211
    • AdvisoryNearside Front top mount perished
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear suspension top mounts worn
    • AdvisoryOffside Front top mount perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear suspension top mounts worn

  6. Fail130,186 miles (+1,881)4 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,186 miles
    Test number
    125622443911
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front top mount perished
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear suspension top mounts worn
    • AdvisoryOffside Front top mount perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear suspension top mounts worn

  7. Pass128,305 miles (+2,472)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    128,305 miles
    Test number
    383640575366

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass125,833 miles (+1,602)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    125,833 miles
    Test number
    239296660663

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass124,231 miles (+2,682)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    124,231 miles
    Test number
    124452990323

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass121,549 miles (+2,564)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    121,549 miles
    Test number
    109261176900
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  11. Pass118,985 miles (+23)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    118,985 miles
    Test number
    102199872966

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail118,962 miles (+2,957)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,962 miles
    Test number
    434398836468
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Pass116,005 miles (+12)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    116,005 miles
    Test number
    892028496224
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  14. Fail115,993 miles (+39)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,993 miles
    Test number
    597725361414
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  15. Fail115,954 miles (+13)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,954 miles
    Test number
    435080461890
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryBoth front lower arms have play in rear bushes

  16. Fail115,941 miles (+4,810)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,941 miles
    Test number
    504947671575
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)
    • AdvisoryBoth front lower arms have play in rear bushes

  17. Pass111,131 miles (+11,483)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2017
    Odometer
    111,131 miles
    Test number
    619549991843
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  18. Pass99,648 miles (+15,385)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2016
    Odometer
    99,648 miles
    Test number
    278976725171
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • 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. Pass84,263 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    84,263 miles
    Test number
    167518603388

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail84,263 miles (+6,557)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,263 miles
    Test number
    727134403375
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass77,706 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    77,706 miles
    Test number
    487275402481

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail77,706 miles (+10,640)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,706 miles
    Test number
    826044302382
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass67,066 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    67,066 miles
    Test number
    466390901363
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Fail67,066 miles (+8,510)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,066 miles
    Test number
    117710001398
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass58,556 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    58,556 miles
    Test number
    480298690288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail58,556 miles (+3,623)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,556 miles
    Test number
    823408090202
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  27. Pass54,933 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    54,933 miles
    Test number
    844838030114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail54,933 miles (+7,396)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,933 miles
    Test number
    562677830178
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  29. Pass47,537 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    47,537 miles
    Test number
    250739049133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail47,537 miles (+9,951)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,537 miles
    Test number
    481089049104
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

  31. Pass37,586 miles (+55)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    37,586 miles
    Test number
    833314758147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Fail37,531 miles (+11,609)3 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,531 miles
    Test number
    453571658163
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteWipers starting to split

  33. Pass25,922 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    25,922 miles
    Test number
    792260957186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  34. Fail25,922 miles (+12,146)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,922 miles
    Test number
    514560357150
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  35. Pass13,776 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    13,776 miles
    Test number
    513513856119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD53 CMK

Does LD53 CMK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD53 CMK is valid until 27 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD53 CMK?
The MOT on LD53 CMK is valid until 27 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 CMK done?
LD53 CMK was recorded at 135,083 miles at its MOT on 23 Jan 2026, an average of 6,175 miles a year.
Has LD53 CMK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD53 CMK has failed 14 of its 35 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on LD53 CMK 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 CMK find?
LD53 CMK passed its latest MOT on 23 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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