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Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc

LD53 VNWMOT history

LD53 VNW is a silver petrol MINI first used on 8 Oct 2003. Its MOT is valid until 8 Jun 2027 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 163,604 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jun 2026.

LD53 VNW silver MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 8 Jun 2027
Mileage
163,604 mi
At MOT on 9 Jun 2026
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,478 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD53 VNW
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
8 Oct 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD53 VNW was last recorded at 163,604 miles on 9 Jun 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 May 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
163,603 miles · 26 May 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
6,478 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 163,604 miles
  • 2025 – 159,639 miles
  • 2024 – 154,895 miles
  • 2023 – 151,122 miles
  • 2021 – 147,710 miles
  • 2020 – 141,159 miles
  • 2019 – 138,684 miles
  • 2018 – 133,505 miles
  • 2017 – 128,249 miles
  • 2016 – 121,145 miles
  • 2015 – 114,007 miles
  • 2014 – 107,321 miles
  • 2013 – 98,244 miles
  • 2012 – 90,169 miles
  • 2011 – 81,651 miles
  • 2010 – 73,577 miles
  • 2009 – 65,145 miles
  • 2008 – 55,962 miles
  • 2007 – 48,158 miles
  • 2006 – 35,954 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass163,604 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFuel tank straps corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill areas. (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shield insecure.Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

26 tests since 25 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass163,604 miles (+1)1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    163,604 miles
    Test number
    904280728390
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel tank straps corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill areas. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shield insecure.

  2. Fail163,603 miles (+3,964)7 major4 repaired1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,603 miles
    Test number
    392468328100
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear all the way to brake hose, both pipes. (1.1.11 (c))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel tank straps corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill areas. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shield insecure.

  3. Pass159,639 miles (+2)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2026
    Odometer
    159,639 miles
    Test number
    388000311840
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail159,637 miles (+4,742)1 dangerous10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,637 miles
    Test number
    954726916834
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass154,895 miles (+3,773)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2025
    Odometer
    154,895 miles
    Test number
    830489681748
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wing slightly damaged
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass151,122 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    151,122 miles
    Test number
    540716131941
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  7. Fail151,120 miles (+3,410)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,120 miles
    Test number
    511192644955
    • MajorPower steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  8. Pass147,710 miles (+6,551)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    147,710 miles
    Test number
    687768331731
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass141,159 miles (+32)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    141,159 miles
    Test number
    434643724823
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  10. Fail141,127 miles (+2,443)1 dangerous10 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,127 miles
    Test number
    515613483592
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed AND CLOSE TO 1.6MM ON INNER PART OF TYRE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorHazard warning lamps inoperative FRONT AND REAR NOT WORKING (4.4.1 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (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))
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear EXHAUST HEAT COVER LOUSE
    • AdvisoryRear NUMBER PLATE IS FADEING

  11. Pass138,684 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    138,684 miles
    Test number
    227931970257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail138,684 miles (+5,179)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,684 miles
    Test number
    375822525645
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  13. Pass133,505 miles (+5,256)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    133,505 miles
    Test number
    941278190175
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Rack area (2.1.5 (a))

  14. Pass128,249 miles (+7,104)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    128,249 miles
    Test number
    438124380218
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  15. Pass121,145 miles (+7,138)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    121,145 miles
    Test number
    424259156464

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass114,007 miles (+6,686)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    114,007 miles
    Test number
    721333327968
    • AdvisoryCentre Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear box slightly corroded

  17. Pass107,321 miles (+9,077)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    107,321 miles
    Test number
    555403024378
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteRear silencer corroded

  18. Pass98,244 miles (+8,075)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    98,244 miles
    Test number
    905620613363

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass90,169 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    90,169 miles
    Test number
    488832012374

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail90,156 miles (+8,505)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,156 miles
    Test number
    196362912384
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  21. Pass81,651 miles (+8,074)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    81,651 miles
    Test number
    409999901330

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass73,577 miles (+8,432)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    73,577 miles
    Test number
    542035670284
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  23. Pass65,145 miles (+9,183)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    65,145 miles
    Test number
    283420189283
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryInner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  24. Pass55,962 miles (+7,804)1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    55,962 miles
    Test number
    322562688273
    • NoteN/S/F tyre wearing on outer edge!!!

  25. Pass48,158 miles (+12,204)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    48,158 miles
    Test number
    822494687255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass35,954 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    35,954 miles
    Test number
    544608766240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD53 VNW

Does LD53 VNW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD53 VNW is valid until 8 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD53 VNW?
The MOT on LD53 VNW is valid until 8 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD53 VNW done?
LD53 VNW was recorded at 163,604 miles at its MOT on 9 Jun 2026, an average of 6,478 miles a year.
Has LD53 VNW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD53 VNW has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 26 May 2026.
Has the mileage on LD53 VNW 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 VNW find?
LD53 VNW passed its latest MOT on 9 Jun 2026 with 1 minor defect and 9 advisories: nearside front inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; fuel tank straps corroded; nearside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill areas, and 7 more.

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