
MINI
Black · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc
LD53 VGZMOT history
LD53 VGZ is a black petrol MINI first used on 3 Oct 2003. Its MOT expired on 15 Dec 2024 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 135,530 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Dec 2023.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 15 Dec 2024
- Mileage
- 135,530 mi
- At MOT on 16 Dec 2023
- MOT tests
- 22
- 16 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 6,372 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LD53 VGZ
- 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 expired on 15 Dec 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 16 Dec 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
LD53 VGZ was last recorded at 135,530 miles on 16 Dec 2023, 4,226 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Nov 2021.
- Previous MOT
- 131,304 miles · 16 Nov 2021
- Between the last two tests
- 4,226 miles
- Average per year
- 6,372 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 135,530 miles
- 2021 – 131,304 miles
- 2020 – 125,498 miles
- 2019 – 106,225 miles
- 2018 – 96,433 miles
- 2017 – 92,502 miles
- 2016 – 88,716 miles
- 2015 – 84,825 miles
- 2014 – 77,426 miles
- 2013 – 67,480 miles
- 2012 – 60,453 miles
- 2011 – 51,768 miles
- 2010 – 46,909 miles
- 2008 – 36,811 miles
- 2007 – 31,251 miles
- 2006 – 26,093 miles
What the latest MOT found
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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, 2016–2017
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017
Exhaust loud
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020
Offside Rear exhaust back box corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Full MOT history
22 tests since 13 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass135,530 miles (+4,226)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 135,530 miles
- Test number
- 109139895391
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass131,304 miles1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 131,304 miles
- Test number
- 510160805561
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone B (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Fail131,302 miles (+5,804)3 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 131,302 miles
- Test number
- 387083096909
- MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone B (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass125,498 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 125,498 miles
- Test number
- 596948459366
- AdvisoryExhaust loud
Fail125,498 miles (+19,273)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 125,498 miles
- Test number
- 304513264048
- Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryExhaust loud
Pass106,225 miles (+9,792)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 106,225 miles
- Test number
- 435436185869
- AdvisoryExhaust loud
- AdvisoryExhaust loud
- AdvisoryRear seats removed
Pass96,433 miles (+3,931)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 96,433 miles
- Test number
- 716117359774
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Coolant leak header tank cracked
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))
Pass92,502 miles (+3,786)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 92,502 miles
- Test number
- 202481366053
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass88,716 miles (+135)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 88,716 miles
- Test number
- 363975836776
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear exhaust back box corroded
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Fail88,581 miles (+3,756)3 failures6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 88,581 miles
- Test number
- 804416477382
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.9mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear exhaust back box corroded
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass84,825 miles (+2)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 84,825 miles
- Test number
- 192161597500
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake pipe corroded
- AdvisoryOil leak
Fail84,823 miles (+7,397)2 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 84,823 miles
- Test number
- 308997756055
- FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake pipe corroded
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass77,426 miles (+9,946)4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 3 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 77,426 miles
- Test number
- 497542464205
- NoteLower arm bushes worn
- NoteOil leak
- NoteRear exh corroded
- NoteWear front disc
Pass67,480 miles (+7,027)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 67,480 miles
- Test number
- 569562853250
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass60,453 miles (+8,685)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 3 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 60,453 miles
- Test number
- 889051172241
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteRear washer jet blocked
Pass51,768 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 51,768 miles
- Test number
- 409007951294
- AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Fail51,768 miles (+4,859)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 51,768 miles
- Test number
- 488077251202
- Repaired at testFront registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
- AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Pass46,909 miles1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 3 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 46,909 miles
- Test number
- 652597170268
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- NoteOil leak
- NotePetrol filler cap rubber seal slightly perished
Fail46,909 miles (+10,098)1 repaired1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 46,909 miles
- Test number
- 883717170275
- Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- NoteOil leak
- NotePetrol filler cap rubber seal slightly perished
Pass36,811 miles (+5,560)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Oct 2009
- Odometer
- 36,811 miles
- Test number
- 374940088469
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass31,251 miles (+5,158)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Oct 2008
- Odometer
- 31,251 miles
- Test number
- 730454577273
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass26,093 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 Oct 2007
- Odometer
- 26,093 miles
- Test number
- 582406786211
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LD53 VGZ
- Does LD53 VGZ currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LD53 VGZ expired on 15 Dec 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LD53 VGZ?
- The MOT on LD53 VGZ expired on 15 Dec 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LD53 VGZ done?
- LD53 VGZ was recorded at 135,530 miles at its MOT on 16 Dec 2023, an average of 6,372 miles a year.
- Has LD53 VGZ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LD53 VGZ has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Nov 2021.
- Has the mileage on LD53 VGZ 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 VGZ find?
- LD53 VGZ passed its latest MOT on 16 Dec 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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