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Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc

LD53 ZBNMOT history

LD53 ZBN is a silver petrol MINI first used on 3 Oct 2003. Its MOT is valid until 30 Apr 2027 and it has passed 20 of 30 MOT tests, with 134,837 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Apr 2026.

LD53 ZBN silver MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a MINI Hatch, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 30 Apr 2027
Mileage
134,837 mi
At MOT on 30 Apr 2026
MOT tests
30
20 passed · 10 failed
Per year
5,223 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD53 ZBN
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
3 Oct 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD53 ZBN was last recorded at 134,837 miles on 30 Apr 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Apr 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 11 May 2023: 127,105 miles, lower than 127,107 miles on 9 May 2023.

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
134,837 miles · 27 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
5,223 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 134,837 miles
  • 2025 – 132,504 miles
  • 2024 – 129,955 miles
  • 2023 – 127,105 miles
  • 2022 – 123,705 miles
  • 2021 – 120,319 miles
  • 2020 – 116,769 miles
  • 2019 – 112,554 miles
  • 2017 – 108,340 miles
  • 2016 – 102,116 miles
  • 2015 – 97,199 miles
  • 2014 – 92,756 miles
  • 2013 – 91,067 miles
  • 2012 – 88,572 miles
  • 2011 – 86,480 miles
  • 2010 – 80,695 miles
  • 2009 – 65,073 miles
  • 2008 – 48,775 miles
  • 2006 – 32,570 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass134,837 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side

    Major2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2023

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass134,837 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    134,837 miles
    Test number
    635637818953
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Fail134,837 miles (+2,333)7 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,837 miles
    Test number
    727862430054
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Pass132,504 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    132,504 miles
    Test number
    266932462994
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Fail132,504 miles (+2,549)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,504 miles
    Test number
    339573777054
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  5. Pass129,955 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    129,955 miles
    Test number
    605819868027
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail129,955 miles (+2,850)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,955 miles
    Test number
    154537093564
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass127,105 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2024
    Odometer
    127,105 miles
    Test number
    636376898932
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  8. Fail127,105 miles (-2)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,105 miles
    Test number
    505831696500
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  9. Fail127,107 miles (+3,402)1 dangerous7 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,107 miles
    Test number
    188786664255
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released all (4.3.2 (a) (iii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  10. Pass123,705 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    123,705 miles
    Test number
    948417876516
    • AdvisoryFuel tank slightly loose FUEL TANK SECURING STRAPS SNAPPED (6.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S FRONT TYRE LOW TREAD LEVEL (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Fail123,703 miles (+3,384)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,703 miles
    Test number
    504269828240
    • MajorFront Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt N/S & O/S FRONT DROP LINK DUST COVERS SPLIT (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorFront Brake pipe excessively corroded O/S & N/S FRONT METAL BRAKE PIPES CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorFront Headlamp lens seriously defective O/S & N/S FRONT HEADLAMP LENS DEFECTIVE/INCORRECT BEAM PATTERN (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Stop lamp(s) not working O/S & N/S REAR STOP LAMPS NOT WORKING (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFuel tank slightly loose FUEL TANK SECURING STRAPS SNAPPED (6.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S FRONT TYRE LOW TREAD LEVEL (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass120,319 miles (+3,550)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    120,319 miles
    Test number
    798344768712
    • MinorFront Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated N/S & O/S FRONT DROP LINK DUST COVERS SPLITTING/PERISHED (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/S & N/S FRONT METAL BRAKE PIPES TO FLEXIS CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFuel tank slightly loose (6.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass116,769 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    116,769 miles
    Test number
    910027208160
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/S front metal brake pipe to flexi corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slight leak rear back box (6.1.2 (a))

  14. Fail116,768 miles (+4,214)2 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,768 miles
    Test number
    502111542344
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/S front metal brake pipe to flexi corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slight leak rear back box (6.1.2 (a))

  15. Pass112,554 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    112,554 miles
    Test number
    240174071509

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail112,542 miles (+4,202)5 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,542 miles
    Test number
    120808622810
    • MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

  17. Pass108,340 miles (+6,224)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    108,340 miles
    Test number
    774937612486

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass102,116 miles (+4,917)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    102,116 miles
    Test number
    216820969575

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass97,199 miles (+4,443)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    97,199 miles
    Test number
    395144440660

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass92,756 miles (+1,689)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    92,756 miles
    Test number
    318969114200
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

  21. Pass91,067 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    91,067 miles
    Test number
    887058023258
    • 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)

  22. Fail91,066 miles (+2,494)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,066 miles
    Test number
    609857423297
    • DangerousNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • 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)

  23. Pass88,572 miles (+2,092)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    88,572 miles
    Test number
    196225702226
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFuel tank strap corroded

  24. Pass86,480 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    86,480 miles
    Test number
    689934591127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail86,480 miles (+5,785)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,480 miles
    Test number
    299503191113
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  26. Pass80,695 miles (+4,282)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    80,695 miles
    Test number
    530650210260
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  27. Pass76,413 miles (+11,340)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    76,413 miles
    Test number
    851488390071
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

  28. Pass65,073 miles (+16,298)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    65,073 miles
    Test number
    494712599062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass48,775 miles (+16,205)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    48,775 miles
    Test number
    452850708100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass32,570 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    32,570 miles
    Test number
    394153076224
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Questions about LD53 ZBN

Does LD53 ZBN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD53 ZBN is valid until 30 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD53 ZBN?
The MOT on LD53 ZBN is valid until 30 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD53 ZBN done?
LD53 ZBN was recorded at 134,837 miles at its MOT on 30 Apr 2026, an average of 5,223 miles a year.
Has LD53 ZBN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD53 ZBN has failed 10 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on LD53 ZBN ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 11 May 2023. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LD53 ZBN find?
LD53 ZBN passed its latest MOT on 30 Apr 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil.

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