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Blue · Petrol · 2004 · 1,598 cc

LL53 CUUMOT history

LL53 CUU is a blue petrol MINI first used on 17 Jan 2004. Its MOT is valid until 19 Jan 2027 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 73,601 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Jan 2026.

LL53 CUU blue MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a MINI Hatch, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 19 Jan 2027
Mileage
73,601 mi
At MOT on 19 Jan 2026
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,437 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL53 CUU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
17 Jan 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL53 CUU was last recorded at 73,601 miles on 19 Jan 2026, 14 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
73,587 miles · 14 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
14 miles
Average per year
3,437 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 73,601 miles
  • 2025 – 69,731 miles
  • 2024 – 65,505 miles
  • 2023 – 61,541 miles
  • 2022 – 56,584 miles
  • 2021 – 54,605 miles
  • 2020 – 52,910 miles
  • 2019 – 49,665 miles
  • 2018 – 46,534 miles
  • 2017 – 44,138 miles
  • 2016 – 39,723 miles
  • 2015 – 32,105 miles
  • 2014 – 25,489 miles
  • 2013 – 25,072 miles
  • 2012 – 22,942 miles
  • 2011 – 19,351 miles
  • 2010 – 16,589 miles
  • 2009 – 13,767 miles
  • 2008 – 10,823 miles
  • 2007 – 8,196 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass73,601 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 10 MOTs since 2019

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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2019–2024

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

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2025

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2026

  • Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2026

Full MOT history

26 tests since 9 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass73,601 miles (+14)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    73,601 miles
    Test number
    335500043229
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail73,587 miles (+3,856)1 dangerous1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,587 miles
    Test number
    491216482913
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass69,731 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    69,731 miles
    Test number
    135685277972
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail69,731 miles (+4,226)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,731 miles
    Test number
    886074090141
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass65,505 miles (+3,964)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    65,505 miles
    Test number
    458233600359
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass61,541 miles1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    61,541 miles
    Test number
    673593343360
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail61,541 miles (+4,957)2 repaired1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,541 miles
    Test number
    882941039974
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass56,584 miles (+1,979)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    56,584 miles
    Test number
    809147150890
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • 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))

  9. Pass54,605 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    54,605 miles
    Test number
    752646500872
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail54,605 miles (+1,695)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,605 miles
    Test number
    101951462740
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass52,910 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    52,910 miles
    Test number
    699106169944
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all 4 (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Fail52,910 miles (+3,245)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,910 miles
    Test number
    444631669300
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all 4 (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Pass49,665 miles (+2)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    49,665 miles
    Test number
    273117598290
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  14. Fail49,663 miles (+3,129)2 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,663 miles
    Test number
    538423065310
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryExhaust deteriorated

  15. Pass46,534 miles (+2,396)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    46,534 miles
    Test number
    438015273018
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryExhaust deteriorated

  16. Pass44,138 miles (+4,415)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    44,138 miles
    Test number
    117812935805
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryTested in wet condition

  17. Pass39,723 miles (+7,618)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    39,723 miles
    Test number
    180255535273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass32,105 miles (+6,616)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    32,105 miles
    Test number
    679082515069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass25,489 miles (+417)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    25,489 miles
    Test number
    856774614042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass25,072 miles (+2,130)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    25,072 miles
    Test number
    549510713038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass22,942 miles (+3,591)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    22,942 miles
    Test number
    687879802052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass19,351 miles (+2,762)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    19,351 miles
    Test number
    386482711037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass16,589 miles (+2,822)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    16,589 miles
    Test number
    693202010098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass13,767 miles (+2,944)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    13,767 miles
    Test number
    152006809089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass10,823 miles (+2,627)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    10,823 miles
    Test number
    793081718062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass8,196 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    8,196 miles
    Test number
    524629107077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL53 CUU

Does LL53 CUU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL53 CUU is valid until 19 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LL53 CUU?
The MOT on LL53 CUU is valid until 19 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL53 CUU done?
LL53 CUU was recorded at 73,601 miles at its MOT on 19 Jan 2026, an average of 3,437 miles a year.
Has LL53 CUU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL53 CUU has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LL53 CUU 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 LL53 CUU find?
LL53 CUU passed its latest MOT on 19 Jan 2026 with 4 advisories: exhaust noisy; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.

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