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Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 1,598 cc

LE53 GNJMOT history

LE53 GNJ is a silver petrol MINI first used on 6 Jan 2004. Its MOT is valid until 5 Sept 2027 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 103,186 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Aug 2026.

LE53 GNJ silver MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 5 Sept 2027
Mileage
103,186 mi
At MOT on 24 Aug 2026
MOT tests
27
21 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,473 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LE53 GNJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
6 Jan 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LE53 GNJ was last recorded at 103,186 miles on 24 Aug 2026, 2,514 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
100,672 miles · 22 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
2,514 miles
Average per year
4,473 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 103,186 miles
  • 2025 – 100,672 miles
  • 2024 – 99,110 miles
  • 2023 – 97,575 miles
  • 2022 – 94,633 miles
  • 2021 – 91,159 miles
  • 2020 – 89,295 miles
  • 2019 – 86,651 miles
  • 2018 – 82,382 miles
  • 2017 – 77,313 miles
  • 2016 – 71,638 miles
  • 2015 – 68,709 miles
  • 2014 – 63,390 miles
  • 2013 – 59,980 miles
  • 2012 – 56,084 miles
  • 2011 – 49,322 miles
  • 2010 – 40,626 miles
  • 2009 – 35,004 miles
  • 2008 – 28,285 miles
  • 2007 – 21,130 miles
  • 2006 – 15,203 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass103,186 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2024

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2011

  • Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear @ rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012

Full MOT history

27 tests since 22 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass103,186 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    103,186 miles
    Test number
    180007472359

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail103,186 miles (+2,514)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,186 miles
    Test number
    154617511098
    • DangerousNearside 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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. Pass100,672 miles (+1,562)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    100,672 miles
    Test number
    557143207004
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear @ rear (1.1.11 (c))
  4. Pass99,110 miles (+1,535)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    99,110 miles
    Test number
    109825586345
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear @ rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  5. Pass97,575 miles (+2,942)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    97,575 miles
    Test number
    521147483007
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
  6. Pass94,633 miles (+3,474)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    94,633 miles
    Test number
    497378549905

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass91,159 miles (+1,864)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    91,159 miles
    Test number
    861429966410
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass89,295 miles (+2,644)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    89,295 miles
    Test number
    401390306286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass86,651 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    86,651 miles
    Test number
    421946204354
    • 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 pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  10. Fail86,651 miles (+4,269)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,651 miles
    Test number
    499910292816
    • MajorOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (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 pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  11. Pass82,382 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    82,382 miles
    Test number
    832049527505

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail82,382 miles (+5,069)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,382 miles
    Test number
    819874233449
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  13. Pass77,313 miles (+5,675)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    77,313 miles
    Test number
    381642137339

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass71,638 miles (+2,929)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    71,638 miles
    Test number
    459545583783
    • AdvisoryElectronic power steering pump noisey
  15. Pass68,709 miles (+5,319)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    68,709 miles
    Test number
    303943918097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail63,390 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,390 miles
    Test number
    469844744316
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
  17. Pass63,390 miles (+3,410)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    63,390 miles
    Test number
    816154944385

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass59,980 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    59,980 miles
    Test number
    396028433338
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteRear exhaust and mountings deteriorated
  19. Fail59,980 miles (+3,896)2 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,980 miles
    Test number
    877158133362
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteRear exhaust and mountings deteriorated
  20. Pass56,084 miles (+6,762)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    56,084 miles
    Test number
    749074052358
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteRear exhaust corroded
    • NoteRear exhaust mount poor condition
  21. Pass49,322 miles (+8,696)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    49,322 miles
    Test number
    397355251352
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  22. Pass40,626 miles (+5,622)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    40,626 miles
    Test number
    453815650324
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
  23. Fail35,004 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,004 miles
    Test number
    764103659382
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
  24. Pass35,004 miles (+6,719)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    35,004 miles
    Test number
    850063959342
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
  25. Pass28,285 miles (+7,155)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    28,285 miles
    Test number
    772905658319

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass21,130 miles (+5,927)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    21,130 miles
    Test number
    432292037341

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass15,203 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    15,203 miles
    Test number
    254936456369

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LE53 GNJ

Does LE53 GNJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LE53 GNJ is valid until 5 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LE53 GNJ?
The MOT on LE53 GNJ is valid until 5 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LE53 GNJ done?
LE53 GNJ was recorded at 103,186 miles at its MOT on 24 Aug 2026, an average of 4,473 miles a year.
Has LE53 GNJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LE53 GNJ has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on LE53 GNJ 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 LE53 GNJ find?
LE53 GNJ passed its latest MOT on 24 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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