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Black and White · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc

LE53 LDLMOT history

LE53 LDL is a black and white petrol MINI Cooper first used on 1 Dec 2003. Its MOT is valid until 1 Nov 2026 and it has passed 9 of 12 MOT tests, with 69,636 km recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Oct 2025.

LE53 LDL black MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 1 Nov 2026
Mileage
69,636 km
At MOT on 31 Oct 2025
MOT tests
12
9 passed · 3 failed
Per year
5,293 km
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LE53 LDL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Model
Cooper
Colour
Black and White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
1 Dec 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
31 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LE53 LDL was last recorded at 69,636 km on 31 Oct 2025, 6,465 km more than at the previous MOT on 2 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
63,171 km · 2 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
6,465 km
Average per year
5,293 km

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 69,636 km
  • 2024 – 63,171 km
  • 2023 – 57,347 km
  • 2019 – 36,619 km
  • 2018 – 31,502 km
  • 2017 – 24,556 km

What the latest MOT found

Pass69,636 km
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear exhaust deteriorated

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.

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/s and N/s front discs worn and lipped

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive engine

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust silencer heavily deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view multiple minor chips across glass

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

12 tests since 25 Apr 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass69,636 km (+6,465)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    69,636 km
    Test number
    451933400344
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust deteriorated

  2. Pass63,171 km1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    63,171 km
    Test number
    632994157408
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view multiple minor chips across glass (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/s and N/s front discs worn and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust silencer heavily deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Fail63,171 km (+5,824)1 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,171 km
    Test number
    647674026596
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view multiple minor chips across glass (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/s and N/s front discs worn and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust silencer heavily deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Pass57,347 km1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    57,347 km
    Test number
    753188853693
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Fail57,347 km3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,347 km
    Test number
    315178831555
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass52,182 miles (+6,157)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    52,182 miles
    Test number
    746500352554
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp deflectors fitted. does not affect the beam image
    • AdvisoryMinor engine oil seepage around sump area
    • AdvisoryMinor oil seepage around power steering pump/pipes and hoses
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded/deteriorated

  7. Pass46,025 miles (+20,078)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    46,025 miles
    Test number
    606077451376
    • AdvisoryFront ns and os wiper blades slightly smearing
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass25,947 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    25,947 miles
    Test number
    683378508556
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened os and ns (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass36,619 km (+5,117)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    36,619 km
    Test number
    229479306079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass31,502 km (+6,946)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    31,502 km
    Test number
    576684699716

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass24,556 km
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    24,556 km
    Test number
    608019120685

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail24,555 km2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,555 km
    Test number
    102757092621
    • FailureFront registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)
    • FailureRear Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Both side (1.8.A.1b)

Questions about LE53 LDL

Does LE53 LDL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LE53 LDL is valid until 1 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LE53 LDL?
The MOT on LE53 LDL is valid until 1 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LE53 LDL done?
LE53 LDL was recorded at 69,636 km at its MOT on 31 Oct 2025, an average of 5,293 km a year.
Has LE53 LDL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LE53 LDL has failed 3 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on LE53 LDL 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 LDL find?
LE53 LDL passed its latest MOT on 31 Oct 2025 with 2 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; rear exhaust deteriorated.

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