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Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc

LD53 LAOMOT history

LD53 LAO is a blue petrol MINI first used on 1 Nov 2003. Its MOT expired on 22 Dec 2022 and it has passed 17 of 28 MOT tests, with 119,692 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Dec 2021.

LD53 LAO blue MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 22 Dec 2022
Mileage
119,692 mi
At MOT on 23 Dec 2021
MOT tests
28
17 passed · 11 failed
Per year
6,138 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD53 LAO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
1 Nov 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Dec 2022
Latest MOT test
23 Dec 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD53 LAO was last recorded at 119,692 miles on 23 Dec 2021, 60 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Dec 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
119,632 miles · 20 Dec 2021
Between the last two tests
60 miles
Average per year
6,138 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 119,692 miles
  • 2020 – 118,457 miles
  • 2019 – 109,145 miles
  • 2018 – 102,572 miles
  • 2017 – 95,503 miles
  • 2016 – 90,145 miles
  • 2015 – 81,458 miles
  • 2014 – 74,577 miles
  • 2013 – 73,005 miles
  • 2012 – 69,609 miles
  • 2011 – 60,378 miles
  • 2010 – 53,985 miles
  • 2009 – 46,703 miles
  • 2008 – 37,859 miles
  • 2007 – 28,453 miles
  • 2006 – 25,600 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass119,692 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryRear exhasut box slightly corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides front and rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryAge related corrosion under the vehicleRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2021

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.

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2018

  • Exhaust silencer slightly loose back box

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2018

  • Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2018

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass119,692 miles (+60)2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    119,692 miles
    Test number
    883667110910
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhasut box slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides front and rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAge related corrosion under the vehicle

  2. Fail119,632 miles (+1,175)2 major2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,632 miles
    Test number
    781040626606
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhasut box slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides front and rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAge related corrosion under the vehicle

  3. Pass118,457 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    118,457 miles
    Test number
    663256318457
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Fail118,456 miles (+3,153)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,456 miles
    Test number
    935847157827
    • DangerousNearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm rear bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass115,303 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    115,303 miles
    Test number
    719644718715
    • AdvisoryExhaust silencer slightly loose back box (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail115,303 miles (+6,158)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,303 miles
    Test number
    431616356759
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust silencer slightly loose back box (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass109,145 miles (+6,573)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    109,145 miles
    Test number
    307072756775
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm back bushes on both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass102,572 miles (+7,069)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    102,572 miles
    Test number
    898652622473
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front arm back bushes (2.4.G.2)

  9. Pass95,503 miles (+16)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    95,503 miles
    Test number
    875783535467
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  10. Fail95,487 miles (+5,342)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,487 miles
    Test number
    590763470173
    • FailureFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both side ( rear bush ) (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Coil spring not correctly located fouling anti roll bar (2.4.C.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Pass90,145 miles (+149)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    90,145 miles
    Test number
    708165507980
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides on legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Fail89,996 miles (+8,538)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,996 miles
    Test number
    799215672213
    • FailureDriver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides on legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass81,458 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    81,458 miles
    Test number
    128561625082
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteO/s/r tyres cracking on edge

  14. Fail81,458 miles (+6,881)5 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,458 miles
    Test number
    827597515027
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteO/s/r tyres cracking on edge

  15. Pass74,577 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    74,577 miles
    Test number
    449037134034
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Fail74,575 miles (+1,570)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,575 miles
    Test number
    958386434011
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass73,005 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2014
    Odometer
    73,005 miles
    Test number
    426273723132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail73,005 miles (+3,396)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,005 miles
    Test number
    676837013117
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  19. Fail69,609 miles1 repaired1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,609 miles
    Test number
    825228032129
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteBoth front brake discs worn
    • NoteRear exhaust back box outer casing deteriorated

  20. Pass69,609 miles (+9,231)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2013
    Odometer
    69,609 miles
    Test number
    975058132165
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteBoth front brake discs worn
    • NoteRear exhaust back box outer casing deteriorated

  21. Pass60,378 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    60,378 miles
    Test number
    678554281033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail60,378 miles (+6,393)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,378 miles
    Test number
    889834881041
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

  23. Fail53,985 miles2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,985 miles
    Test number
    241716280087
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  24. Pass53,985 miles (+7,282)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    53,985 miles
    Test number
    331626380084
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  25. Pass46,703 miles (+8,844)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    46,703 miles
    Test number
    794343779089
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  26. Pass37,859 miles (+9,406)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    37,859 miles
    Test number
    422266688024
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  27. Pass28,453 miles (+2,853)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    28,453 miles
    Test number
    802195697016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass25,600 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    25,600 miles
    Test number
    650837936230
    • 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)

Questions about LD53 LAO

Does LD53 LAO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD53 LAO expired on 22 Dec 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD53 LAO?
The MOT on LD53 LAO expired on 22 Dec 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD53 LAO done?
LD53 LAO was recorded at 119,692 miles at its MOT on 23 Dec 2021, an average of 6,138 miles a year.
Has LD53 LAO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD53 LAO has failed 11 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Dec 2021.
Has the mileage on LD53 LAO 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 LAO find?
LD53 LAO passed its latest MOT on 23 Dec 2021 with 2 minor defects and 8 advisories: offside front brake hose slightly twisted; offside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear, and 7 more.

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