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Red · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc

LD53 VNRMOT history

LD53 VNR is a red petrol MINI first used on 3 Oct 2003. Its MOT is valid until 26 Mar 2027 and it has passed 20 of 30 MOT tests, with 72,413 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Mar 2026.

LD53 VNR red MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 26 Mar 2027
Mileage
72,413 mi
At MOT on 25 Mar 2026
MOT tests
30
20 passed · 10 failed
Per year
3,105 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD53 VNR
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
3 Oct 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD53 VNR was last recorded at 72,413 miles on 25 Mar 2026, 574 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
71,839 miles · 27 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
574 miles
Average per year
3,105 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 72,413 miles
  • 2025 – 71,839 miles
  • 2024 – 71,255 miles
  • 2023 – 70,017 miles
  • 2022 – 66,000 miles
  • 2021 – 63,393 miles
  • 2020 – 61,626 miles
  • 2019 – 58,829 miles
  • 2018 – 56,522 miles
  • 2017 – 52,443 miles
  • 2016 – 48,374 miles
  • 2014 – 45,651 miles
  • 2013 – 40,900 miles
  • 2012 – 34,472 miles
  • 2011 – 32,170 miles
  • 2010 – 25,353 miles
  • 2009 – 22,171 miles
  • 2008 – 17,907 miles
  • 2007 – 14,900 miles
  • 2006 – 11,952 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass72,413 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryFuel cap seal slight deteriorated
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 8 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 8 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 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.

  • Fuel cap seal slightly deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2016

Full MOT history

30 tests since 3 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass72,413 miles2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    72,413 miles
    Test number
    670416603025
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal slight deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail72,413 miles (+574)2 repaired2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,413 miles
    Test number
    775961892653
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal slight deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass71,839 miles (+584)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    71,839 miles
    Test number
    391380779890
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal slight damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (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 Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass71,255 miles2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    71,255 miles
    Test number
    628790424622
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • 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 Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • 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))

  5. Fail71,255 miles (+1,238)1 repaired2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,255 miles
    Test number
    527734056995
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • 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 Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • 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. Pass70,017 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    70,017 miles
    Test number
    413913266241
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail70,017 miles (+4,017)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,017 miles
    Test number
    673522643453
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass66,000 miles1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    66,000 miles
    Test number
    817765810564
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Fail66,000 miles (+2,607)1 repaired1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,000 miles
    Test number
    767809939088
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass63,393 miles (+1,767)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    63,393 miles
    Test number
    676442664643
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (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 Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • 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))

  11. Pass61,626 miles (+2,797)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    61,626 miles
    Test number
    857233542667
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear petrol cap seal beginning to perish.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass58,829 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    58,829 miles
    Test number
    723095039646
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))

  13. Fail58,829 miles (+2,307)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,829 miles
    Test number
    504582670269
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))

  14. Pass56,522 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    56,522 miles
    Test number
    959236190622
    • AdvisoryBoth rear jacking block missing
    • AdvisoryFuel cap sael slightly deteriorated

  15. Fail56,522 miles (+4,079)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,522 miles
    Test number
    782369796478
    • FailureBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear jacking block missing
    • AdvisoryFuel cap sael slightly deteriorated

  16. Pass52,443 miles (+4,069)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    52,443 miles
    Test number
    923639644282
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass48,374 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    48,374 miles
    Test number
    735571643072
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Fail48,374 miles (+2,723)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,374 miles
    Test number
    572032229565
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  19. Pass45,651 miles (+4,751)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    45,651 miles
    Test number
    206211384269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass40,900 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    40,900 miles
    Test number
    167142983278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail40,900 miles (+6,428)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,900 miles
    Test number
    429962483247
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

  22. Pass34,472 miles (+2,302)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    34,472 miles
    Test number
    355814082262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass32,170 miles (+6,817)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    32,170 miles
    Test number
    788299271243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass25,353 miles (+3,182)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    25,353 miles
    Test number
    302465480268
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass22,171 miles (+4,264)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    22,171 miles
    Test number
    383965989262
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  26. Pass17,907 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    17,907 miles
    Test number
    231142388299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail17,907 miles (+3,007)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,907 miles
    Test number
    834188178295
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteOffside front tyre showing wear on edges

  28. Fail14,900 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,900 miles
    Test number
    211752087209
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteChild seat fitted to near side rear seat not allowing full inspection of an adult seat belt

  29. Pass14,900 miles (+2,948)1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    14,900 miles
    Test number
    562762787208
    • NoteChild seat fitted to near side rear seat not allowing full inspection of an adult seat belt

  30. Pass11,952 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    11,952 miles
    Test number
    560436976239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD53 VNR

Does LD53 VNR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD53 VNR is valid until 26 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD53 VNR?
The MOT on LD53 VNR is valid until 26 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD53 VNR done?
LD53 VNR was recorded at 72,413 miles at its MOT on 25 Mar 2026, an average of 3,105 miles a year.
Has LD53 VNR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD53 VNR has failed 10 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on LD53 VNR 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 VNR find?
LD53 VNR passed its latest MOT on 25 Mar 2026 with 2 minor defects and 6 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; fuel cap seal slight deteriorated, and 5 more.

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