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Black · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc

LD53 KFVMOT history

LD53 KFV is a black petrol MINI first used on 29 Sept 2003. Its MOT expired on 3 Oct 2025 and it has passed 18 of 28 MOT tests, with 71,720 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Sept 2024.

LD53 KFV black MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 3 Oct 2025
Mileage
71,720 mi
At MOT on 27 Sept 2024
MOT tests
28
18 passed · 10 failed
Per year
2,841 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD53 KFV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
29 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Oct 2025
Latest MOT test
27 Sept 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD53 KFV was last recorded at 71,720 miles on 27 Sept 2024, 2,277 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Oct 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
69,443 miles · 2 Oct 2023
Between the last two tests
2,277 miles
Average per year
2,841 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 71,720 miles
  • 2023 – 69,443 miles
  • 2022 – 68,339 miles
  • 2021 – 66,593 miles
  • 2020 – 61,967 miles
  • 2019 – 60,857 miles
  • 2018 – 59,188 miles
  • 2017 – 57,038 miles
  • 2016 – 52,991 miles
  • 2015 – 49,802 miles
  • 2014 – 47,685 miles
  • 2013 – 44,755 miles
  • 2011 – 39,936 miles
  • 2010 – 36,626 miles
  • 2009 – 32,824 miles
  • 2008 – 29,725 miles
  • 2007 – 25,719 miles
  • 2006 – 20,579 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass71,720 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • 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))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018

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.

  • Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

28 tests since 26 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass71,720 miles (+2,277)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    71,720 miles
    Test number
    988458926607
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • 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))

  2. Pass69,443 miles (+1,104)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    69,443 miles
    Test number
    662655780425
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  3. Pass68,339 miles (+274)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    68,339 miles
    Test number
    961691737108
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Fail68,065 miles (+1,472)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,065 miles
    Test number
    816242131020
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass66,593 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    66,593 miles
    Test number
    376723520289
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Fail66,593 miles (+4,626)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,593 miles
    Test number
    918055848279
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass61,967 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    61,967 miles
    Test number
    741092241196
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Fail61,967 miles (+1,110)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,967 miles
    Test number
    649688529807
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass60,857 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    60,857 miles
    Test number
    708572352133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail60,857 miles (+1,669)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,857 miles
    Test number
    558758741996
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  11. Pass59,188 miles (+2,150)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    59,188 miles
    Test number
    752304690282
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass57,038 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    57,038 miles
    Test number
    439016606939
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on

  13. Fail57,038 miles (+17)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,038 miles
    Test number
    261687422417
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on

  14. Fail57,021 miles (+4,030)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,021 miles
    Test number
    590541386005
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureRear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

  15. Pass52,991 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    52,991 miles
    Test number
    642562416484

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail52,991 miles (+3,189)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,991 miles
    Test number
    352603847691
    • FailureNearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement wish bone bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Lower Power steering component(s) leaking steering rack (2.3.3b)

  17. Pass49,802 miles (+2,117)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    49,802 miles
    Test number
    282743558103
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit both sides inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass47,685 miles (+2,930)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    47,685 miles
    Test number
    175263174220
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBoth rear tyres outer wall cracked
    • NoteN/s/f tyre wearing on inner edges
    • NoteRear exhaust box deteriorated

  19. Pass44,755 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    44,755 miles
    Test number
    838128723248
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBoth nearside tyres perished and have cracks

  20. Fail44,755 miles (+4,819)1 repaired2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,755 miles
    Test number
    958518523239
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBoth nearside tyres perished and have cracks

  21. Pass39,936 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    39,936 miles
    Test number
    406764341258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail39,936 miles (+3,310)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,936 miles
    Test number
    808794241221
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  23. Pass36,626 miles (+3,802)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    36,626 miles
    Test number
    450712470239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass32,824 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    32,824 miles
    Test number
    303796669241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail32,824 miles (+3,099)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,824 miles
    Test number
    384875669275
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  26. Pass29,725 miles (+4,006)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    29,725 miles
    Test number
    400969968256
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  27. Pass25,719 miles (+5,140)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    25,719 miles
    Test number
    262658367254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass20,579 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    20,579 miles
    Test number
    671909866268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD53 KFV

Does LD53 KFV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD53 KFV expired on 3 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD53 KFV?
The MOT on LD53 KFV expired on 3 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD53 KFV done?
LD53 KFV was recorded at 71,720 miles at its MOT on 27 Sept 2024, an average of 2,841 miles a year.
Has LD53 KFV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD53 KFV has failed 10 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on LD53 KFV 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 KFV find?
LD53 KFV passed its latest MOT on 27 Sept 2024 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: offside front inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 2 more.

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