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Grey · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc

LD53 VVFMOT history

LD53 VVF is a grey petrol MINI first used on 10 Oct 2003. Its MOT is valid until 6 Jun 2027 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 155,695 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Jun 2026.

LD53 VVF grey MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a MINI Hatch, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 6 Jun 2027
Mileage
155,695 mi
At MOT on 5 Jun 2026
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,517 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD53 VVF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
10 Oct 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD53 VVF was last recorded at 155,695 miles on 5 Jun 2026, 5,110 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
150,585 miles · 27 May 2025
Between the last two tests
5,110 miles
Average per year
6,517 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 155,695 miles
  • 2025 – 150,585 miles
  • 2024 – 148,457 miles
  • 2022 – 145,735 miles
  • 2021 – 145,383 miles
  • 2020 – 144,887 miles
  • 2019 – 144,135 miles
  • 2018 – 141,578 miles
  • 2016 – 123,362 miles
  • 2015 – 111,915 miles
  • 2014 – 106,027 miles
  • 2013 – 102,079 miles
  • 2012 – 93,308 miles
  • 2011 – 71,827 miles
  • 2010 – 59,381 miles
  • 2009 – 53,234 miles
  • 2008 – 47,681 miles
  • 2007 – 30,030 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass155,695 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryHead lamp dim / dip switch worn.
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexy (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexy (1.1.11 (c))

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.

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

Full MOT history

28 tests since 22 Feb 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass155,695 miles3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    155,695 miles
    Test number
    675192763105
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside 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))
    • AdvisoryHead lamp dim / dip switch worn.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexy (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexy (1.1.11 (c))
  2. Fail155,695 miles (+5,110)1 repaired3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,695 miles
    Test number
    632383852723
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside 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))
    • AdvisoryHead lamp dim / dip switch worn.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexy (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexy (1.1.11 (c))
  3. Pass150,585 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    150,585 miles
    Test number
    406993387074
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Fail150,585 miles (+2,128)1 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,585 miles
    Test number
    481031551600
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass148,457 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    148,457 miles
    Test number
    761083636831
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear above fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear above fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. Fail148,457 miles (+114)2 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,457 miles
    Test number
    765513225361
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear above fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear above fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. Fail148,343 miles (+2,608)6 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,343 miles
    Test number
    506548095905
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective x2 (6.1.2 (a))
  8. Pass145,735 miles (+352)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    145,735 miles
    Test number
    138423896172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass145,383 miles (+496)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    145,383 miles
    Test number
    348187114308

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass144,887 miles (+752)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    144,887 miles
    Test number
    551729580639

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass144,135 miles (+2,557)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    144,135 miles
    Test number
    515923787960

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass141,578 miles3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    141,578 miles
    Test number
    957194178362
    • MinorNearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAdvise on corrosion to all rear brake pipes
  13. Fail141,558 miles (+6,521)1 dangerous3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,558 miles
    Test number
    946512975334
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAdvise on corrosion to all rear brake pipes
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre worn to legal limit of 1.6mm
  14. Pass135,037 miles (+11,675)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    135,037 miles
    Test number
    200178176639
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryVehicle is fitted with plastic sill covers preventing full inspection
  15. Pass123,362 miles (+11,447)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    123,362 miles
    Test number
    960074927527

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass111,915 miles (+5,888)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    111,915 miles
    Test number
    882669367603
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)
  17. Pass106,027 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    106,027 miles
    Test number
    495155234321
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  18. Fail106,027 miles (+3,948)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,027 miles
    Test number
    955775634320
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  19. Pass102,079 miles (+8,771)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    102,079 miles
    Test number
    576095443340

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass93,308 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    93,308 miles
    Test number
    568586922382

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail93,308 miles (+21,481)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,308 miles
    Test number
    978606422307
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
  22. Pass71,827 miles (+12,446)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    71,827 miles
    Test number
    689937141389

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass59,381 miles (+6,147)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    59,381 miles
    Test number
    834530440139
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  24. Pass53,234 miles (+18)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    53,234 miles
    Test number
    653416159147
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  25. Fail53,216 miles (+5,535)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,216 miles
    Test number
    733793459125
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  26. Pass47,681 miles (+6,682)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    47,681 miles
    Test number
    990387658146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass40,999 miles (+10,969)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    40,999 miles
    Test number
    821843738000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass30,030 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    30,030 miles
    Test number
    171353957029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD53 VVF

Does LD53 VVF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD53 VVF is valid until 6 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD53 VVF?
The MOT on LD53 VVF is valid until 6 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 VVF done?
LD53 VVF was recorded at 155,695 miles at its MOT on 5 Jun 2026, an average of 6,517 miles a year.
Has LD53 VVF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD53 VVF has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on LD53 VVF 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 VVF find?
LD53 VVF passed its latest MOT on 5 Jun 2026 with 3 minor defects and 3 advisories: nearside front headlamp lens slightly defective; nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; offside front headlamp lens slightly defective, and 3 more.

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