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Black · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc

LE53 HHDMOT history

LE53 HHD is a black petrol MINI first used on 31 Dec 2003. Its MOT expired on 15 Oct 2025 and it has passed 10 of 14 MOT tests, with 52,141 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Oct 2024.

LE53 HHD black MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 15 Oct 2025
Mileage
52,141 mi
At MOT on 16 Oct 2024
MOT tests
14
10 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,950 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LE53 HHD
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
31 Dec 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Oct 2025
Latest MOT test
16 Oct 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LE53 HHD was last recorded at 52,141 miles on 16 Oct 2024, 7,146 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Aug 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
44,995 miles · 8 Aug 2023
Between the last two tests
7,146 miles
Average per year
1,950 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 52,141 miles
  • 2023 – 44,995 miles
  • 2021 – 44,853 miles
  • 2020 – 44,166 miles
  • 2019 – 43,022 miles
  • 2018 – 41,009 miles
  • 2017 – 40,258 miles
  • 2016 – 39,500 miles
  • 2015 – 36,235 miles
  • 2014 – 31,560 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass52,141 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

14 tests since 29 Mar 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass52,141 miles (+7,146)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    52,141 miles
    Test number
    947865726433

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass44,995 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    44,995 miles
    Test number
    216228092619
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront and rear brake discs rusty

  3. Fail44,995 miles (+142)4 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,995 miles
    Test number
    678597381783
    • Repaired at testBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront and rear brake discs rusty

  4. Pass44,853 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    44,853 miles
    Test number
    598130402084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail44,853 miles (+687)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,853 miles
    Test number
    510519988460
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect BULB FITTED INCORRECTLY (4.1.2 (c))

  6. Pass44,166 miles (+1,144)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    44,166 miles
    Test number
    755452826297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass43,022 miles (+2,013)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    43,022 miles
    Test number
    759650845874

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass41,009 miles (+751)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2019
    Odometer
    41,009 miles
    Test number
    739232192905

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass40,258 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2018
    Odometer
    40,258 miles
    Test number
    277205484739

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail40,258 miles (+758)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,258 miles
    Test number
    567094320387
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

  11. Pass39,500 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2017
    Odometer
    39,500 miles
    Test number
    919596831618

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail39,500 miles (+3,265)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,500 miles
    Test number
    532077768650
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  13. Pass36,235 miles (+4,675)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2016
    Odometer
    36,235 miles
    Test number
    197662335147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass31,560 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    31,560 miles
    Test number
    848908184073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LE53 HHD

Does LE53 HHD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LE53 HHD expired on 15 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LE53 HHD?
The MOT on LE53 HHD expired on 15 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LE53 HHD done?
LE53 HHD was recorded at 52,141 miles at its MOT on 16 Oct 2024, an average of 1,950 miles a year.
Has LE53 HHD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LE53 HHD has failed 4 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on LE53 HHD 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 HHD find?
LE53 HHD passed its latest MOT on 16 Oct 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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