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Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 1,598 cc

LD53 WZAMOT history

LD53 WZA is a silver petrol MINI first used on 13 Feb 2004. Its MOT expired on 16 Oct 2026 and it has passed 21 of 30 MOT tests, with 130,347 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Oct 2025.

LD53 WZA silver MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 16 Oct 2026
Mileage
130,347 mi
At MOT on 17 Oct 2025
MOT tests
30
21 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,817 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD53 WZA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
13 Feb 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
17 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD53 WZA was last recorded at 130,347 miles on 17 Oct 2025, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
130,345 miles · 14 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
5,817 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 130,347 miles
  • 2023 – 126,264 miles
  • 2022 – 122,784 miles
  • 2021 – 121,806 miles
  • 2020 – 110,204 miles
  • 2019 – 102,611 miles
  • 2018 – 93,372 miles
  • 2017 – 92,886 miles
  • 2016 – 82,730 miles
  • 2015 – 75,224 miles
  • 2014 – 65,705 miles
  • 2013 – 62,269 miles
  • 2012 – 54,350 miles
  • 2011 – 46,466 miles
  • 2010 – 40,563 miles
  • 2009 – 35,363 miles
  • 2008 – 32,059 miles
  • 2007 – 21,435 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass130,347 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory8 MOTs, 2018–2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Brake pedal wearing smooth

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside registration plate lamp lens cover missing - no effect on emitted light

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

30 tests since 26 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass130,347 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    130,347 miles
    Test number
    792679600103
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail130,345 miles (+1,585)1 dangerous1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,345 miles
    Test number
    370476055328
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFront Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass128,760 miles (+2,496)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    128,760 miles
    Test number
    359566330354
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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))

  4. Pass126,264 miles (+3,480)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    126,264 miles
    Test number
    782479146578
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass122,784 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    122,784 miles
    Test number
    166321704459
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail122,784 miles (+978)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,784 miles
    Test number
    289333032636
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass121,806 miles (+11,602)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    121,806 miles
    Test number
    822709466529
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth Registration lamp lenses missing
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass110,204 miles (+20)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    110,204 miles
    Test number
    691920729227
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside registration plate lamp lens cover missing - no effect on emitted light
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil level close to minimum
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Fail110,184 miles (+7,573)9 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,184 miles
    Test number
    884269696499
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside registration plate lamp lens cover missing - no effect on emitted light
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil level close to minimum
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass102,611 miles (+9,239)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    102,611 miles
    Test number
    832256172938
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  11. Pass93,372 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    93,372 miles
    Test number
    317192544057
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Fail93,372 miles (+486)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,372 miles
    Test number
    852488844083
    • MajorDipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (4.1.3 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Pass92,886 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    92,886 miles
    Test number
    924076006385

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail92,884 miles (+5,292)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,884 miles
    Test number
    522481778383
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

  15. Pass87,592 miles (+4,862)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    87,592 miles
    Test number
    693047977860
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box outer casing deteriorated

  16. Pass82,730 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    82,730 miles
    Test number
    807131687418
    • AdvisoryOffside Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance lense cracked (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  17. Fail82,730 miles (+7,506)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,730 miles
    Test number
    735299859845
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance lense cracked (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  18. Pass75,224 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2016
    Odometer
    75,224 miles
    Test number
    748562755168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail75,224 miles (+9,519)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,224 miles
    Test number
    145972155146
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  20. Pass65,705 miles (+3,436)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2015
    Odometer
    65,705 miles
    Test number
    619289344134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass62,269 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    62,269 miles
    Test number
    307884673419
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  22. Fail62,269 miles (+7,919)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,269 miles
    Test number
    389024173416
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  23. Pass54,350 miles (+7,884)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    54,350 miles
    Test number
    339496622343
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  24. Pass46,466 miles (+5,903)1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    46,466 miles
    Test number
    288734411372
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteNearside front tyre limit outer edge
    • NoteNearside rear tyre 2mm
    • NoteOffside front tyre perished
    • NoteRear tyres perished

  25. Pass40,563 miles (+5,200)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    40,563 miles
    Test number
    954275730314

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass35,363 miles (+3,304)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    35,363 miles
    Test number
    753325439380
    • NoteNearside front tyre 2mm outer edge
    • NoteRear brakes worn

  27. Pass32,059 miles (+4,708)1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    32,059 miles
    Test number
    722488358360
    • NoteRear tyres uneven tread wear

  28. Fail27,351 miles2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,351 miles
    Test number
    163400318419
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  29. Pass27,351 miles (+5,916)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    27,351 miles
    Test number
    972680418069
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  30. Pass21,435 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    21,435 miles
    Test number
    123656527052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD53 WZA

Does LD53 WZA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD53 WZA expired on 16 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD53 WZA?
The MOT on LD53 WZA expired on 16 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD53 WZA done?
LD53 WZA was recorded at 130,347 miles at its MOT on 17 Oct 2025, an average of 5,817 miles a year.
Has LD53 WZA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD53 WZA has failed 9 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on LD53 WZA 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 WZA find?
LD53 WZA passed its latest MOT on 17 Oct 2025 with 1 advisory: offside front inner suspension arm ball joint has slight play inner.

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