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Blue · Diesel · 2004 · 1,364 cc

LL53 CVJMOT history

LL53 CVJ is a blue diesel MINI first used on 16 Jan 2004. Its MOT is valid until 28 Jan 2027 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 210,384 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jan 2026.

LL53 CVJ blue MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 28 Jan 2027
Mileage
210,384 mi
At MOT on 29 Jan 2026
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
7,191 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL53 CVJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,364 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
16 Jan 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL53 CVJ was last recorded at 210,384 miles on 29 Jan 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
210,384 miles · 28 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
7,191 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 210,384 miles
  • 2025 – 198,792 miles
  • 2024 – 187,131 miles
  • 2023 – 187,124 miles
  • 2022 – 178,368 miles
  • 2021 – 175,090 miles
  • 2020 – 169,876 miles
  • 2019 – 169,555 miles
  • 2018 – 163,032 miles
  • 2017 – 156,437 miles
  • 2016 – 148,090 miles
  • 2015 – 138,177 miles
  • 2014 – 128,452 miles
  • 2013 – 122,206 miles
  • 2012 – 112,143 miles
  • 2011 – 105,460 miles
  • 2010 – 99,835 miles
  • 2009 – 96,971 miles
  • 2008 – 92,187 miles
  • 2007 – 73,417 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass210,384 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake pad wear sensor wire brokenRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 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 Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2018

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2016

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2016

  • Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2026

  • Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

27 tests since 12 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass210,384 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    210,384 miles
    Test number
    518650397866
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake pad wear sensor wire broken
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Fail210,384 miles (+11,592)7 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    210,384 miles
    Test number
    773427221876
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake pad wear sensor wire broken
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass198,792 miles (+11,661)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    198,792 miles
    Test number
    764014620259
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Side repeater slightly discoloured bothsides (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn bothsides (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bothsides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  4. Pass187,131 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    187,131 miles
    Test number
    210556790029
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  5. Fail187,130 miles (+6)6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    187,130 miles
    Test number
    877143082307
    • MajorBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  6. Fail187,124 miles (+8,756)13 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    187,124 miles
    Test number
    685138759727
    • MajorFront Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))
    • MajorFront Lower Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake slack adjuster seized (1.1.18 (a))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Pass178,368 miles (+3,278)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    178,368 miles
    Test number
    935836814487
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive Upper And Lower Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded All Four Coil spring are corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  8. Pass175,090 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    175,090 miles
    Test number
    939604278237
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear reverse lamp inoperative
  9. Fail175,090 miles (+5,214)4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,090 miles
    Test number
    460583620165
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear reverse lamp inoperative
  10. Pass169,876 miles (+321)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    169,876 miles
    Test number
    814543104639
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Pass169,555 miles (+6,523)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    169,555 miles
    Test number
    581975528581

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass163,032 miles (+80)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    163,032 miles
    Test number
    920703170210
    • 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)
  13. Fail162,952 miles (+6,515)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,952 miles
    Test number
    622402677606
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • 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)
  14. Pass156,437 miles (+80)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    156,437 miles
    Test number
    423859426739
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  15. Fail156,357 miles (+8,267)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,357 miles
    Test number
    282943274085
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to back (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to back (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  16. Pass148,090 miles (+9,913)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    148,090 miles
    Test number
    567491062330
    • 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)
  17. Pass138,177 miles (+9,725)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    138,177 miles
    Test number
    599653815076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass128,452 miles (+6,246)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    128,452 miles
    Test number
    265005114022
    • 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)
  19. Pass122,206 miles (+10,063)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    122,206 miles
    Test number
    969779703043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass112,143 miles (+6,683)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    112,143 miles
    Test number
    355680112083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass105,460 miles (+5,625)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    105,460 miles
    Test number
    449337911016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass99,835 miles (+307)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    99,835 miles
    Test number
    442602830069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail99,528 miles (+2,557)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,528 miles
    Test number
    680220920063
    • FailureFront Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  24. Pass96,971 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    96,971 miles
    Test number
    991767409015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail96,971 miles (+4,784)2 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,971 miles
    Test number
    341537509083
    • FailureHeadlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Inner Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteClutch pedal heavy
    • NoteO/s/r tyre uneven wear
  26. Pass92,187 miles (+18,770)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    92,187 miles
    Test number
    541379328091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass73,417 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    73,417 miles
    Test number
    242722617052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL53 CVJ

Does LL53 CVJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL53 CVJ is valid until 28 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LL53 CVJ?
The MOT on LL53 CVJ is valid until 28 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 CVJ done?
LL53 CVJ was recorded at 210,384 miles at its MOT on 29 Jan 2026, an average of 7,191 miles a year.
Has LL53 CVJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL53 CVJ has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LL53 CVJ 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 CVJ find?
LL53 CVJ passed its latest MOT on 29 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: offside rear brake pad wear sensor wire broken; oil leak, but not excessive.

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