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Grey · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc

LE53 GVCMOT history

LE53 GVC is a grey petrol MINI first used on 3 Sept 2003. Its MOT is valid until 17 Mar 2027 and it has passed 17 of 18 MOT tests, with 94,673 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Mar 2026.

LE53 GVC grey MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 17 Mar 2027
Mileage
94,673 mi
At MOT on 18 Mar 2026
MOT tests
18
17 passed · 1 failed
Per year
3,861 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LE53 GVC
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
3 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LE53 GVC was last recorded at 94,673 miles on 18 Mar 2026, 369 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Jan 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
94,304 miles · 6 Jan 2023
Between the last two tests
369 miles
Average per year
3,861 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 94,673 miles
  • 2023 – 94,304 miles
  • 2021 – 87,512 miles
  • 2020 – 79,968 miles
  • 2019 – 71,459 miles
  • 2018 – 66,410 miles
  • 2017 – 65,954 miles
  • 2016 – 64,263 miles
  • 2015 – 60,312 miles
  • 2013 – 58,170 miles
  • 2012 – 51,976 miles
  • 2011 – 48,396 miles
  • 2010 – 45,365 miles
  • 2009 – 39,781 miles
  • 2008 – 32,000 miles
  • 2007 – 29,042 miles
  • 2006 – 19,487 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass94,673 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021

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 slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both rear (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Exhaust very corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass94,673 miles (+369)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    94,673 miles
    Test number
    202233625669
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass94,304 miles (+6,792)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    94,304 miles
    Test number
    431792013909
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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))
  3. Pass87,512 miles (+7,544)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2022
    Odometer
    87,512 miles
    Test number
    709354502892
    • 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))
  4. Pass79,968 miles (+8,509)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2021
    Odometer
    79,968 miles
    Test number
    380224994544
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components
  5. Pass71,459 miles (+5,049)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2020
    Odometer
    71,459 miles
    Test number
    604805408586

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass66,410 miles (+456)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    66,410 miles
    Test number
    408850393109
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread cracked (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread cracked (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake binding slightly
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust rusted
  7. Pass65,954 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    65,954 miles
    Test number
    890253273094
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front-rear and n/s/f (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryMacpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both rear (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres cracking
    • AdvisoryExhaust very corroded
    • AdvisoryFront brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)
  8. Fail65,954 miles (+1,691)2 failures8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,954 miles
    Test number
    265286628483
    • FailureHeadlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front-rear and n/s/f (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryMacpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both rear (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres cracking
    • AdvisoryExhaust very corroded
    • AdvisoryFront brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)
  9. Pass64,263 miles (+3,951)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    64,263 miles
    Test number
    198610456194
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front-rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryMacpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both rear (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres wearing on inner edges and cracking. n/s/r has nail in
    • AdvisoryExhaust very corroded
    • AdvisoryO/s/r slight bind
  10. Pass60,312 miles (+2,142)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    60,312 miles
    Test number
    265504925068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass58,170 miles (+6,194)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    58,170 miles
    Test number
    847565333297
    • 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)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteN/s/r silencer bracket broken
    • NoteO/s/r silencer starting to rust
  12. Pass51,976 miles (+3,580)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    51,976 miles
    Test number
    568826732287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass48,396 miles (+3,031)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    48,396 miles
    Test number
    519144431244
    • NoteN/s/r exhaust silencer strap rusted
  14. Pass45,365 miles (+5,584)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    45,365 miles
    Test number
    644808530239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass39,781 miles (+7,781)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    39,781 miles
    Test number
    960538839285
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  16. Pass32,000 miles (+2,958)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    32,000 miles
    Test number
    532436948222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass29,042 miles (+9,555)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    29,042 miles
    Test number
    934378267254
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  18. Pass19,487 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    19,487 miles
    Test number
    651420976264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LE53 GVC

Does LE53 GVC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LE53 GVC is valid until 17 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LE53 GVC?
The MOT on LE53 GVC is valid until 17 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LE53 GVC done?
LE53 GVC was recorded at 94,673 miles at its MOT on 18 Mar 2026, an average of 3,861 miles a year.
Has LE53 GVC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LE53 GVC has failed 1 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jan 2017.
Has the mileage on LE53 GVC 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 GVC find?
LE53 GVC passed its latest MOT on 18 Mar 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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