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White · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc

LD53 KOUMOT history

LD53 KOU is a white petrol MINI first used on 17 Sept 2003. Its MOT expired on 26 Sept 2025 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 85,840 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Sept 2024.

LD53 KOU white MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 26 Sept 2025
Mileage
85,840 mi
At MOT on 24 Sept 2024
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,188 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD53 KOU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
17 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Sept 2025
Latest MOT test
24 Sept 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD53 KOU was last recorded at 85,840 miles on 24 Sept 2024, 6,092 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Sept 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 31 Aug 2007: 12,822 miles, lower than 12,824 miles on 16 Aug 2007.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
79,748 miles · 4 Sept 2023
Between the last two tests
6,092 miles
Average per year
4,188 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 85,840 miles
  • 2023 – 79,748 miles
  • 2022 – 76,700 miles
  • 2021 – 75,114 miles
  • 2020 – 72,792 miles
  • 2019 – 71,941 miles
  • 2018 – 71,163 miles
  • 2017 – 67,241 miles
  • 2016 – 62,532 miles
  • 2015 – 55,883 miles
  • 2014 – 48,527 miles
  • 2013 – 42,191 miles
  • 2012 – 36,591 miles
  • 2011 – 32,625 miles
  • 2010 – 25,903 miles
  • 2009 – 18,424 miles
  • 2008 – 15,660 miles
  • 2007 – 12,822 miles
  • 2006 – 10,144 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass85,840 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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • 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

  • Offside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded around tank. (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass85,840 miles (+6,092)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    85,840 miles
    Test number
    735113388553

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass79,748 miles (+3,048)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    79,748 miles
    Test number
    268178190376
    • 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))

  3. Pass76,700 miles (+1,586)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    76,700 miles
    Test number
    808994787141
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass75,114 miles (+2,322)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    75,114 miles
    Test number
    462740745928

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass72,792 miles (+851)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    72,792 miles
    Test number
    584144494876
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass71,941 miles (+778)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    71,941 miles
    Test number
    810227292964

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass71,163 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    71,163 miles
    Test number
    135338154847

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail71,163 miles (+3,922)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,163 miles
    Test number
    294226664436
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  9. Pass67,241 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    67,241 miles
    Test number
    980584457907
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  10. Fail67,241 miles (+4,709)5 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,241 miles
    Test number
    270898498731
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  11. Pass62,532 miles (+17)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    62,532 miles
    Test number
    700644601224
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded around tank. (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded around tank. (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Fail62,515 miles (+6,632)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,515 miles
    Test number
    482975203745
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush. (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded around tank. (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded around tank. (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Pass55,883 miles (+7,356)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    55,883 miles
    Test number
    149043635245
    • NoteBack box corroded
    • NoteBrake pipes corroded

  14. Pass48,527 miles (+6,336)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    48,527 miles
    Test number
    966069334257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail42,191 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,191 miles
    Test number
    309539333417
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  16. Pass42,191 miles (+5,600)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    42,191 miles
    Test number
    325469733435

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass36,591 miles (+3,966)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    36,591 miles
    Test number
    659937722251
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass32,625 miles (+6,722)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    32,625 miles
    Test number
    829323621220
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteFront discs worn
    • NoteOffside rear tyre worn on inner edge perished
    • NoteOffside tyre worn low 2mm

  19. Pass25,903 miles (+7,479)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    25,903 miles
    Test number
    592916420220
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre worn slightly on inner edge

  20. Pass18,424 miles (+2,764)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    18,424 miles
    Test number
    891502129207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass15,660 miles (+2,838)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    15,660 miles
    Test number
    251765828206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass12,822 miles (-2)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    12,822 miles
    Test number
    333413447473

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass12,824 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    12,824 miles
    Test number
    873658127238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail12,819 miles (+2,675)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    12,819 miles
    Test number
    354181727237
    • FailureNearside Front 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)

  25. Pass10,144 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    10,144 miles
    Test number
    524331646297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD53 KOU

Does LD53 KOU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD53 KOU expired on 26 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD53 KOU?
The MOT on LD53 KOU expired on 26 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD53 KOU done?
LD53 KOU was recorded at 85,840 miles at its MOT on 24 Sept 2024, an average of 4,188 miles a year.
Has LD53 KOU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD53 KOU has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jul 2018.
Has the mileage on LD53 KOU ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 31 Aug 2007. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LD53 KOU find?
LD53 KOU passed its latest MOT on 24 Sept 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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