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Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc

LD53 VHJMOT history

LD53 VHJ is a silver petrol MINI first used on 26 Sept 2003. Its MOT expired on 6 Nov 2025 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 154,205 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Nov 2024.

LD53 VHJ silver MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 6 Nov 2025
Mileage
154,205 mi
At MOT on 1 Nov 2024
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
6,486 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD53 VHJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
26 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Nov 2025
Latest MOT test
1 Nov 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD53 VHJ was last recorded at 154,205 miles on 1 Nov 2024, 3,967 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Nov 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
150,238 miles · 2 Nov 2023
Between the last two tests
3,967 miles
Average per year
6,486 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 154,205 miles
  • 2023 – 150,238 miles
  • 2022 – 146,395 miles
  • 2020 – 141,199 miles
  • 2019 – 130,592 miles
  • 2018 – 118,520 miles
  • 2017 – 106,949 miles
  • 2016 – 96,069 miles
  • 2015 – 84,704 miles
  • 2014 – 79,885 miles
  • 2013 – 78,849 miles
  • 2012 – 76,754 miles
  • 2011 – 71,945 miles
  • 2010 – 65,546 miles
  • 2009 – 56,678 miles
  • 2008 – 47,243 miles
  • 2007 – 40,910 miles
  • 2006 – 36,828 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass154,205 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 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)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2017

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Stop lamp(s) not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2012

Full MOT history

28 tests since 27 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass154,205 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    154,205 miles
    Test number
    383659480916
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Fail154,205 miles (+3,967)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,205 miles
    Test number
    475729163518
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass150,238 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    150,238 miles
    Test number
    951738224692
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTested in wet conditions
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Fail150,238 miles (+3,843)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,238 miles
    Test number
    997515319573
    • Repaired at testBrake pedal anti-slip provision loose (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTested in wet conditions
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Pass146,395 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    146,395 miles
    Test number
    460271908120
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail146,395 miles (+5,196)3 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,395 miles
    Test number
    531423044727
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass141,199 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    141,199 miles
    Test number
    661005551988
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail141,199 miles (+10,607)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,199 miles
    Test number
    261923212477
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass130,592 miles (+12,072)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    130,592 miles
    Test number
    187292140910
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass118,520 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    118,520 miles
    Test number
    183452674275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail118,520 miles (+11,571)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,520 miles
    Test number
    642337017175
    • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass106,949 miles (+45)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    106,949 miles
    Test number
    921367591061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail106,904 miles (+10,835)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,904 miles
    Test number
    674972714472
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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)

  14. Pass96,069 miles (+11,365)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    96,069 miles
    Test number
    753412658339

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass84,704 miles (+4,819)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    84,704 miles
    Test number
    532897190017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass79,885 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    79,885 miles
    Test number
    517526374215
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Fail79,885 miles (+1,036)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,885 miles
    Test number
    669586474227
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Pass78,849 miles (+2,095)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    78,849 miles
    Test number
    328648163238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass76,754 miles (+52)1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    76,754 miles
    Test number
    785208652258
    • NoteO/s/r tyre tread liw on inner edge

  20. Pass76,702 miles (+4,757)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    76,702 miles
    Test number
    707421452268
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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)

  21. Pass71,945 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    71,945 miles
    Test number
    536314241270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail71,931 miles (+6,385)4 failures2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,931 miles
    Test number
    938372341215
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  23. Pass65,546 miles (+8,868)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    65,546 miles
    Test number
    994809520220
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass56,678 miles (+9,435)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    56,678 miles
    Test number
    690699419227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass47,243 miles (+6,333)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    47,243 miles
    Test number
    890768418201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass40,910 miles (+4,082)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    40,910 miles
    Test number
    404543687212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass36,828 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    36,828 miles
    Test number
    370181976473

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail36,819 miles1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,819 miles
    Test number
    900010876287
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LD53 VHJ

Does LD53 VHJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD53 VHJ expired on 6 Nov 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD53 VHJ?
The MOT on LD53 VHJ expired on 6 Nov 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD53 VHJ done?
LD53 VHJ was recorded at 154,205 miles at its MOT on 1 Nov 2024, an average of 6,486 miles a year.
Has LD53 VHJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD53 VHJ has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on LD53 VHJ 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 VHJ find?
LD53 VHJ passed its latest MOT on 1 Nov 2024 with 3 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive; suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened; vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced.

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