
MINI
Black · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc
LD53 LBAMOT history
LD53 LBA is a black petrol MINI first used on 3 Oct 2003. Its MOT is valid until 1 Sept 2027 and it has passed 21 of 33 MOT tests, with 143,862 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Aug 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 1 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 143,862 mi
- At MOT on 27 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 33
- 21 passed · 12 failed
- Per year
- 4,805 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LD53 LBA
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- MINI
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,598 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 3 Oct 2003
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 1 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 27 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LD53 LBA was last recorded at 143,862 miles on 27 Aug 2026, 3,802 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Aug 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 140,060 miles · 28 Aug 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 3,802 miles
- Average per year
- 4,805 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 143,862 miles
- 2025 – 140,060 miles
- 2024 – 135,835 miles
- 2023 – 133,828 miles
- 2022 – 131,481 miles
- 2021 – 129,578 miles
- 2020 – 127,947 miles
- 2019 – 125,945 miles
- 2018 – 123,326 miles
- 2017 – 119,909 miles
- 2016 – 115,537 miles
- 2015 – 110,603 miles
- 2014 – 107,466 miles
- 2013 – 106,412 miles
- 2012 – 101,468 miles
- 2011 – 94,111 miles
- 2010 – 84,242 miles
- 2009 – 70,746 miles
- 2008 – 64,049 miles
- 2007 – 53,856 miles
- 2006 – 46,110 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords In outer tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
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 Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2021
Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2021
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2020
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2013
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2013
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024
Full MOT history
33 tests since 24 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass143,862 miles (+3,802)9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 143,862 miles
- Test number
- 324419273249
- AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords In outer tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass140,060 miles (+4,225)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 140,060 miles
- Test number
- 544721919967
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test air fresheners
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass135,835 miles (+2,007)1 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 135,835 miles
- Test number
- 112661650512
- MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective slightly worn (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened corrosion around outer ball joint (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer edge and middle tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre screw
- AdvisoryRear Pipe attached to rear exhaust box rusted and deteriorating
Pass133,828 miles (+1)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 133,828 miles
- Test number
- 619177592353
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
Fail133,827 miles (+2,346)4 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 133,827 miles
- Test number
- 143204106793
- MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim unable to be tested due to incorrect beam image (4.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
Pass131,481 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 131,481 miles
- Test number
- 322040808452
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail131,480 miles (+1,902)1 dangerous3 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 131,480 miles
- Test number
- 216547335776
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn uneven, below 1.6mm on inner edge, cracked and separated between tread (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass129,578 miles (+3)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 129,578 miles
- Test number
- 356014267992
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail129,575 miles (+1,628)5 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 129,575 miles
- Test number
- 642162638255
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass127,947 miles (+4)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 127,947 miles
- Test number
- 403409795605
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front steering rack gaitor cracking
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisorySlight blow from rear exhaust box
Fail127,943 miles (+1,998)4 major8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 127,943 miles
- Test number
- 857287676747
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front steering rack gaitor cracking
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisorySlight blow from rear exhaust box
Pass125,945 miles (+1)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 125,945 miles
- Test number
- 332095259637
- 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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail125,944 miles (+2,618)3 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 125,944 miles
- Test number
- 558323830159
- MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective seal split (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass123,326 miles (+3,417)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 123,326 miles
- Test number
- 331902755630
- AdvisoryFront both front lower arm back bushes have slight movement
- AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge
- AdvisoryOffside Front tyre very close to legal limit borderline pass
Pass119,909 miles (+1)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 119,909 miles
- Test number
- 233313163173
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has cut but not deep enough to reach ply or cords
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has cut but not deep enough to reach ply or cords
Fail119,908 miles (+4,371)4 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 119,908 miles
- Test number
- 303543476317
- FailureNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
- FailureNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has cut but not deep enough to reach ply or cords
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has cut but not deep enough to reach ply or cords
Pass115,537 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 115,537 miles
- Test number
- 616536731091
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Fail115,537 miles (+4,934)1 repaired6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 115,537 miles
- Test number
- 748001616665
- Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Pass110,603 miles (+3,137)5 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 110,603 miles
- Test number
- 255599685129
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- NoteOil leak
Pass107,466 miles (+1,054)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 16 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 107,466 miles
- Test number
- 169250094075
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteRear Exhaust Corroded
Pass106,412 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 106,412 miles
- Test number
- 355387003103
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fail106,412 miles (+4,944)4 failures2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 106,412 miles
- Test number
- 866156903130
- FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteN/s/r brake bind
Pass101,468 miles (+32)2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 101,468 miles
- Test number
- 186484882199
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteRear exhaust deteriorated
Fail101,436 miles (+7,325)6 failures2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 101,436 miles
- Test number
- 429572782161
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
- FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteRear exhaust deteriorated
Pass94,111 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 94,111 miles
- Test number
- 419833781138
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail94,111 miles (+9,869)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 94,111 miles
- Test number
- 267853881431
- FailureBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
- FailureSteering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)
Pass84,242 miles (+40)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 84,242 miles
- Test number
- 872960580148
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail84,202 miles (+13,456)4 dangerous2 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 84,202 miles
- Test number
- 903777470141
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureHeadlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass70,746 miles (+6,697)
- MOT expiry
- 19 May 2010
- Odometer
- 70,746 miles
- Test number
- 310540149193
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail64,049 miles (+3,289)1 dangerous
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 64,049 miles
- Test number
- 551903278220
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Pass60,760 miles (+6,904)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 60,760 miles
- Test number
- 310703218195
- NoteBoth sills covered in plastic trim
- NoteRear exhaust box corroding
Pass53,856 miles (+7,746)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2008
- Odometer
- 53,856 miles
- Test number
- 412610927101
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass46,110 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Apr 2007
- Odometer
- 46,110 miles
- Test number
- 934354116109
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Questions about LD53 LBA
- Does LD53 LBA currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD53 LBA is valid until 1 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LD53 LBA?
- The MOT on LD53 LBA is valid until 1 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LD53 LBA done?
- LD53 LBA was recorded at 143,862 miles at its MOT on 27 Aug 2026, an average of 4,805 miles a year.
- Has LD53 LBA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LD53 LBA has failed 12 of its 33 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Jul 2023.
- Has the mileage on LD53 LBA 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 LBA find?
- LD53 LBA passed its latest MOT on 27 Aug 2026 with 9 advisories: front power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage; nearside front outer tyre slightly damaged wall; offside front outer suspension arm ball joint has slight play, and 6 more.
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