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Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc

LD53 YHGMOT history

LD53 YHG is a blue petrol MINI first used on 7 Nov 2003. Its MOT is valid until 28 Jan 2027 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 69,230 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jan 2026.

LD53 YHG blue MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a MINI Hatch, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 28 Jan 2027
Mileage
69,230 mi
At MOT on 8 Jan 2026
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
2,960 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD53 YHG
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
7 Nov 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD53 YHG was last recorded at 69,230 miles on 8 Jan 2026, 614 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jan 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 8 Feb 2010: 36,377 miles, lower than 310,702 miles on 5 Feb 2009.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
68,616 miles · 29 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
614 miles
Average per year
2,960 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 69,230 miles
  • 2025 – 68,616 miles
  • 2024 – 68,041 miles
  • 2023 – 67,474 miles
  • 2022 – 65,696 miles
  • 2020 – 63,395 miles
  • 2019 – 61,705 miles
  • 2018 – 58,143 miles
  • 2017 – 56,390 miles
  • 2015 – 55,936 miles
  • 2014 – 53,115 miles
  • 2013 – 49,520 miles
  • 2012 – 45,641 miles
  • 2011 – 40,953 miles
  • 2010 – 36,377 miles
  • 2009 – 310,702 miles
  • 2008 – 26,618 miles
  • 2007 – 18,229 miles
  • 2006 – 11,652 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass69,230 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • DangerousClutch antislip missing

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 disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass69,230 miles1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    69,230 miles
    Test number
    173273260843
    • DangerousClutch antislip missing
  2. Fail69,230 miles (+614)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,230 miles
    Test number
    458156993174
    • DangerousClutch antislip missing
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
  3. Pass68,616 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    68,616 miles
    Test number
    733603612696
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • 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 disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear 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 wiper defective
  4. Fail68,616 miles (+575)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,616 miles
    Test number
    393781096840
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • 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 disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear 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 wiper defective
  5. Pass68,041 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    68,041 miles
    Test number
    157110637072
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x 2 (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump noisy
  6. Fail68,041 miles (+567)2 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,041 miles
    Test number
    464385103486
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x 2 (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump noisy
  7. Pass67,474 miles (+1,778)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    67,474 miles
    Test number
    366238018852

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass65,696 miles (+41)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    65,696 miles
    Test number
    429002382828
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  9. Fail65,655 miles (+2,260)2 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,655 miles
    Test number
    933906580913
    • DangerousOffside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOther passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle tailgate (6.2.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  10. Pass63,395 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    63,395 miles
    Test number
    713213774540
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s/f and both rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  11. Fail63,390 miles (+1,685)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,390 miles
    Test number
    340084085897
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s/f and both rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  12. Pass61,705 miles (+3,562)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    61,705 miles
    Test number
    558929563255
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  13. Pass58,143 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    58,143 miles
    Test number
    513675085293
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  14. Fail58,143 miles (+1,753)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,143 miles
    Test number
    906817253331
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  15. Pass56,390 miles (+4)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    56,390 miles
    Test number
    748660383593
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both front (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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)
  16. Fail56,386 miles (+450)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,386 miles
    Test number
    516172004772
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryAdvanced wear/ play in n.s.f suspension arm rear bush
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to fuel tank straps
    • AdvisoryNo tread on inner and outer parts of n.s.f tyre ,worn close to its cord,Recommend it to be replaced as soon as pos.
    • AdvisoryRear wiper blade split
  17. Pass55,936 miles (+2,821)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    55,936 miles
    Test number
    635164381966

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass53,115 miles (+4)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    53,115 miles
    Test number
    647782674058
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  19. Fail53,111 miles (+3,591)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,111 miles
    Test number
    577129264072
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  20. Pass49,520 miles (+3,879)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    49,520 miles
    Test number
    136891573018
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  21. Fail45,641 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,641 miles
    Test number
    127428052410
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
  22. Pass45,641 miles (+4,688)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    45,641 miles
    Test number
    699478152025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass40,953 miles (+4,576)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    40,953 miles
    Test number
    689480161058
    • NoteRear exhaust box poor condition
  24. Pass36,377 miles (-274,325)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    36,377 miles
    Test number
    160729330083
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  25. Pass310,702 miles (+284,084)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    310,702 miles
    Test number
    752726139002
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
  26. Pass26,618 miles (+8,389)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    26,618 miles
    Test number
    534358738066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass18,229 miles (+6,577)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    18,229 miles
    Test number
    420434237047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass11,652 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    11,652 miles
    Test number
    711187706268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD53 YHG

Does LD53 YHG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD53 YHG is valid until 28 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD53 YHG?
The MOT on LD53 YHG is valid until 28 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD53 YHG done?
LD53 YHG was recorded at 69,230 miles at its MOT on 8 Jan 2026, an average of 2,960 miles a year.
Has LD53 YHG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD53 YHG has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LD53 YHG ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 8 Feb 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LD53 YHG find?
LD53 YHG passed its latest MOT on 8 Jan 2026 with 1 dangerous defect: clutch antislip missing.

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