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Black · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc

LD53 FVFMOT history

LD53 FVF is a black petrol MINI first used on 27 Sept 2003. Its MOT is valid until 26 Oct 2026 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 75,614 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Oct 2025.

LD53 FVF black MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a MINI Hatch, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 26 Oct 2026
Mileage
75,614 mi
At MOT on 14 Oct 2025
MOT tests
29
20 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,800 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD53 FVF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
27 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
14 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD53 FVF was last recorded at 75,614 miles on 14 Oct 2025, 141 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
75,473 miles · 30 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
141 miles
Average per year
3,800 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 75,614 miles
  • 2024 – 71,223 miles
  • 2023 – 68,656 miles
  • 2022 – 66,028 miles
  • 2021 – 60,260 miles
  • 2020 – 56,078 miles
  • 2019 – 50,955 miles
  • 2018 – 46,677 miles
  • 2017 – 42,517 miles
  • 2016 – 37,335 miles
  • 2015 – 27,686 miles
  • 2014 – 25,104 miles
  • 2013 – 21,340 miles
  • 2012 – 18,260 miles
  • 2011 – 14,595 miles
  • 2010 – 11,170 miles
  • 2009 – 8,773 miles
  • 2008 – 7,220 miles
  • 2007 – 5,619 miles
  • 2006 – 3,845 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass75,614 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Strong Advise: Headlamp reduced outputRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryStrong Advise: Fuel cap seal splitting, crackingRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryStrong Advise: Oil leakRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisorySurface corrosion to brake pipes, unions and ferrulesRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisorySurface corrosion to steering, suspension and brake componentsRecorded at 6 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Surface corrosion to metal brake pipes, unions and ferrules

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Position lamp not working

    Major3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding Wheel bearing not checked

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding Wheel bearing not checked

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Headlamp reduced light intensity

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Oil leaks

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

29 tests since 25 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass75,614 miles (+141)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    75,614 miles
    Test number
    461699438994
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Strong Advise: Headlamp reduced output
    • AdvisoryStrong Advise: Fuel cap seal splitting, cracking
    • AdvisoryStrong Advise: Oil leak
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion to brake pipes, unions and ferrules
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion to steering, suspension and brake components

  2. Fail75,473 miles (+4,250)3 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,473 miles
    Test number
    105626465991
    • MajorHeadlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding Wheel bearing not checked (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding Wheel bearing not checked (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Strong Advise: Headlamp reduced output
    • AdvisoryStrong Advise: Fuel cap seal splitting, cracking
    • AdvisoryStrong Advise: Oil leak
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion to brake pipes, unions and ferrules
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion to steering, suspension and brake components

  3. Pass71,223 miles (+5)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    71,223 miles
    Test number
    867710769346
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp reduced light intensity
    • AdvisoryOil leaks
    • AdvisoryStrong advise: Fuel cap seal cracking/splitting
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion to metal brake pipes, unions and ferrules
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion to steering, suspension and brake components

  4. Fail71,218 miles (+2,562)4 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,218 miles
    Test number
    892046137372
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding Wheel bearing not checked (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding Wheel bearing not checked (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp reduced light intensity
    • AdvisoryOil leaks
    • AdvisoryStrong advise: Fuel cap seal cracking/splitting
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion to metal brake pipes, unions and ferrules
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion to steering, suspension and brake components

  5. Pass68,656 miles (+4)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    68,656 miles
    Test number
    855935254330
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryMultiple oil leaks
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion to metal brake pipes, unions and ferrules
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion to steering, suspension and brake components

  6. Fail68,652 miles (+2,624)5 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,652 miles
    Test number
    602398302285
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside 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 Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryMultiple oil leaks
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion to metal brake pipes, unions and ferrules
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion to steering, suspension and brake components

  7. Pass66,028 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    66,028 miles
    Test number
    181298097300
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Fail66,024 miles (+5,764)1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,024 miles
    Test number
    208811497341
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Pass60,260 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    60,260 miles
    Test number
    949980890613

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail60,256 miles (+4,178)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,256 miles
    Test number
    479041929375
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass56,078 miles (+5,123)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    56,078 miles
    Test number
    627271562932
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Pass50,955 miles (+4,278)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    50,955 miles
    Test number
    253407866577
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

  13. Pass46,677 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    46,677 miles
    Test number
    385480494076
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  14. Fail46,677 miles (+4,160)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,677 miles
    Test number
    572679894496
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  15. Pass42,517 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    42,517 miles
    Test number
    839218178106
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  16. Fail42,517 miles (+5,182)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,517 miles
    Test number
    799584403922
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  17. Pass37,335 miles (+9,649)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    37,335 miles
    Test number
    844643316935

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass27,686 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    27,686 miles
    Test number
    377403429641
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre balding on outer tread also worn close to legal limit
    • AdvisoryNearside front wiper blade split at the end but still clearing windscreen adequately
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre balding on outer tread
    • AdvisoryOffside rear road wheel slightly binding

  19. Fail27,686 miles (+2,582)4 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,686 miles
    Test number
    705371137224
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre balding on outer tread also worn close to legal limit
    • AdvisoryNearside front wiper blade split at the end but still clearing windscreen adequately
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre balding on outer tread
    • AdvisoryOffside rear road wheel slightly binding

  20. Pass25,104 miles (+3,764)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    25,104 miles
    Test number
    515860844339

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail21,340 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,340 miles
    Test number
    479144533422
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

  22. Pass21,340 miles (+3,080)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    21,340 miles
    Test number
    615014533334

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass18,260 miles (+3,665)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    18,260 miles
    Test number
    807039122336
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  24. Pass14,595 miles (+3,425)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    14,595 miles
    Test number
    755020831302
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth front tyres bald on edges

  25. Pass11,170 miles (+2,397)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    11,170 miles
    Test number
    820774620376
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

  26. Pass8,773 miles (+1,553)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    8,773 miles
    Test number
    654537929356

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass7,220 miles (+1,601)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    7,220 miles
    Test number
    653278038314

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass5,619 miles (+1,774)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    5,619 miles
    Test number
    803258937377

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass3,845 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    3,845 miles
    Test number
    843399326344

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD53 FVF

Does LD53 FVF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD53 FVF is valid until 26 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on LD53 FVF?
The MOT on LD53 FVF is valid until 26 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD53 FVF done?
LD53 FVF was recorded at 75,614 miles at its MOT on 14 Oct 2025, an average of 3,800 miles a year.
Has LD53 FVF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD53 FVF has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on LD53 FVF 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 FVF find?
LD53 FVF passed its latest MOT on 14 Oct 2025 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside strong advise: headlamp reduced output; strong advise: fuel cap seal splitting, cracking, and 3 more.

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