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Grey · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc

LD53 VGKMOT history

LD53 VGK is a grey petrol MINI first used on 3 Oct 2003. Its MOT expired on 3 Nov 2025 and it has passed 18 of 28 MOT tests, with 131,964 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Nov 2024.

LD53 VGK grey MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 3 Nov 2025
Mileage
131,964 mi
At MOT on 4 Nov 2024
MOT tests
28
18 passed · 10 failed
Per year
6,009 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

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

Mileage history

LD53 VGK was last recorded at 131,964 miles on 4 Nov 2024, 18 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
131,946 miles · 24 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
18 miles
Average per year
6,009 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 131,964 miles
  • 2023 – 129,349 miles
  • 2022 – 122,194 miles
  • 2021 – 118,807 miles
  • 2020 – 114,991 miles
  • 2019 – 110,055 miles
  • 2018 – 103,120 miles
  • 2017 – 94,444 miles
  • 2016 – 88,536 miles
  • 2015 – 83,852 miles
  • 2014 – 77,130 miles
  • 2013 – 74,998 miles
  • 2012 – 69,887 miles
  • 2011 – 66,960 miles
  • 2010 – 62,256 miles
  • 2009 – 50,827 miles
  • 2008 – 38,769 miles
  • 2007 – 25,781 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass131,964 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2015

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2014

  • Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

28 tests since 5 Mar 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass131,964 miles (+18)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    131,964 miles
    Test number
    309170813499
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail131,946 miles (+2,597)4 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,946 miles
    Test number
    186659216152
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass129,349 miles (+7,155)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    129,349 miles
    Test number
    926310626340
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Jointer (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear right backbox (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass122,194 miles (+129)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    122,194 miles
    Test number
    197886660852
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Fail122,065 miles (+3,258)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,065 miles
    Test number
    358399972276
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass118,807 miles (+3,816)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    118,807 miles
    Test number
    590208523620
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass114,991 miles (+4,936)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    114,991 miles
    Test number
    424376019918
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  8. Pass110,055 miles (+6,935)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    110,055 miles
    Test number
    507626725699
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass103,120 miles (+13)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    103,120 miles
    Test number
    492455702314
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Fail103,107 miles (+8,663)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,107 miles
    Test number
    977178537714
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • 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 Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  11. Pass94,444 miles (+5,908)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    94,444 miles
    Test number
    192187331449

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass88,536 miles (+38)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    88,536 miles
    Test number
    618348806482

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail88,498 miles (+4,646)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,498 miles
    Test number
    884725354338
    • 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)

  14. Pass83,852 miles (+43)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    83,852 miles
    Test number
    258020075410
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail83,809 miles (+6,679)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,809 miles
    Test number
    839377965106
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.3.A.1)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass77,130 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    77,130 miles
    Test number
    576598564180
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Fail77,130 miles (+2,132)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,130 miles
    Test number
    388354864108
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass74,998 miles (+5,111)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    74,998 miles
    Test number
    236817513158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass69,887 miles (+2,927)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    69,887 miles
    Test number
    216975212483

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass66,960 miles (+4,704)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    66,960 miles
    Test number
    926697561270
    • NoteFront brake discs worn (lipped)
    • NoteRear brake discs worn (lipped)

  21. Pass62,256 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    62,256 miles
    Test number
    534572370260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail62,244 miles (+11,417)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,244 miles
    Test number
    390371670431
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteAll tyre treads uneven

  23. Fail50,827 miles2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,827 miles
    Test number
    743699899088
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)

  24. Pass50,827 miles (+48)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    50,827 miles
    Test number
    891469299083
    • 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)

  25. Fail50,779 miles (+12,010)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,779 miles
    Test number
    673697199018
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside front driving lamp insecure in holder

  26. Pass38,769 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    38,769 miles
    Test number
    861072398020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail38,769 miles (+12,988)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,769 miles
    Test number
    883172298073
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  28. Pass25,781 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    25,781 miles
    Test number
    431764667022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD53 VGK

Does LD53 VGK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD53 VGK expired on 3 Nov 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD53 VGK?
The MOT on LD53 VGK expired on 3 Nov 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD53 VGK done?
LD53 VGK was recorded at 131,964 miles at its MOT on 4 Nov 2024, an average of 6,009 miles a year.
Has LD53 VGK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD53 VGK has failed 10 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on LD53 VGK 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 VGK find?
LD53 VGK passed its latest MOT on 4 Nov 2024 with 4 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; front oil leak, but not excessive; front play in steering rack inner joint(s), and 1 more.

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