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Grey · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc

LD53 ZREMOT history

LD53 ZRE is a grey petrol MINI first used on 23 Oct 2003. Its MOT is valid until 15 Oct 2027 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 107,002 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Oct 2026.

LD53 ZRE grey MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a MINI Hatch, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 15 Oct 2027
Mileage
107,002 mi
At MOT on 16 Oct 2026
MOT tests
26
21 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,360 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD53 ZRE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
23 Oct 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD53 ZRE was last recorded at 107,002 miles on 16 Oct 2026, 4,825 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
102,177 miles · 12 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
4,825 miles
Average per year
4,360 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 107,002 miles
  • 2025 – 102,177 miles
  • 2024 – 93,794 miles
  • 2023 – 92,026 miles
  • 2022 – 89,183 miles
  • 2021 – 86,707 miles
  • 2020 – 84,682 miles
  • 2019 – 81,721 miles
  • 2018 – 79,415 miles
  • 2017 – 74,414 miles
  • 2016 – 69,811 miles
  • 2015 – 65,176 miles
  • 2014 – 60,131 miles
  • 2013 – 54,509 miles
  • 2011 – 45,868 miles
  • 2010 – 38,628 miles
  • 2009 – 32,699 miles
  • 2008 – 29,309 miles
  • 2007 – 25,568 miles
  • 2006 – 19,662 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass107,002 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

26 tests since 4 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass107,002 miles (+4,825)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    107,002 miles
    Test number
    189870922798
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass102,177 miles (+8,383)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    102,177 miles
    Test number
    911067720713
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass93,794 miles (+1,768)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    93,794 miles
    Test number
    585653797629

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass92,026 miles (+9)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    92,026 miles
    Test number
    918638268816
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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 hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  5. Fail92,017 miles (+2,834)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,017 miles
    Test number
    483866432422
    • MajorFuel tank insecure Fuel tank strap rusted (6.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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 hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  6. Pass89,183 miles (+2,476)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    89,183 miles
    Test number
    512870262487

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass86,707 miles (+2,025)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    86,707 miles
    Test number
    917081481076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass84,682 miles (+2,961)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    84,682 miles
    Test number
    323050871049
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass81,721 miles (+2,306)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    81,721 miles
    Test number
    448723402217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass79,415 miles (+5,001)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    79,415 miles
    Test number
    869096366979
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass74,414 miles (+4,603)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    74,414 miles
    Test number
    844955511710

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass69,811 miles (+4,635)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    69,811 miles
    Test number
    991600856525
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  13. Pass65,176 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    65,176 miles
    Test number
    669967345209
    • NoteFront brake disc's are starting to wear.
    • NoteNearside front wheel inner rim has small 'flat spot'
    • NoteOffside rear exhaust silencer outer skin starting to corrode

  14. Fail65,176 miles6 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,176 miles
    Test number
    535956645251
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteFront brake disc's are starting to wear.
    • NoteNear side front wheel has smal 'flat spot' on inside rim edge.
    • NoteNear side rear exhaust box outer skin starting to corrode

  15. Fail65,176 miles (+189)6 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,176 miles
    Test number
    447066045244
    • FailureHeadlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteFont brake disc's starting to wear.
    • NoteNear side front wheel rim has small 'flat spot' on inside rim.

  16. Pass64,987 miles (+4,856)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    64,987 miles
    Test number
    549023795077
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteExhaust tail box corroded

  17. Pass60,131 miles (+5,622)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    60,131 miles
    Test number
    259253594093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass54,509 miles (+8,641)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    54,509 miles
    Test number
    626855683054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass45,868 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    45,868 miles
    Test number
    279024291297
    • NoteOffside registration plate lense missing

  20. Fail45,868 miles (+7,240)2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,868 miles
    Test number
    545274191213
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOffside registration plate lense missing

  21. Pass38,628 miles (+5,929)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    38,628 miles
    Test number
    221166180236
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass32,699 miles (+3,390)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    32,699 miles
    Test number
    511265489298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass29,309 miles (+3,741)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    29,309 miles
    Test number
    943063888243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail25,568 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,568 miles
    Test number
    813286077237
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  25. Pass25,568 miles (+5,906)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    25,568 miles
    Test number
    984146077253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass19,662 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    19,662 miles
    Test number
    880757676259
    • 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)

Questions about LD53 ZRE

Does LD53 ZRE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD53 ZRE is valid until 15 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD53 ZRE?
The MOT on LD53 ZRE is valid until 15 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD53 ZRE done?
LD53 ZRE was recorded at 107,002 miles at its MOT on 16 Oct 2026, an average of 4,360 miles a year.
Has LD53 ZRE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD53 ZRE has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on LD53 ZRE 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 ZRE find?
LD53 ZRE passed its latest MOT on 16 Oct 2026 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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