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Black · Petrol · 2004 · 1,598 cc

LL53 EBAMOT history

LL53 EBA is a black petrol MINI first used on 28 Jan 2004. Its MOT is valid until 8 Oct 2027 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 108,798 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Oct 2026.

LL53 EBA black MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a MINI Hatch, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 8 Oct 2027
Mileage
108,798 mi
At MOT on 9 Oct 2026
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,873 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL53 EBA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
28 Jan 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL53 EBA was last recorded at 108,798 miles on 9 Oct 2026, 30 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
108,768 miles · 30 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
30 miles
Average per year
4,873 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 108,798 miles
  • 2025 – 106,499 miles
  • 2023 – 105,818 miles
  • 2021 – 100,799 miles
  • 2019 – 91,347 miles
  • 2018 – 83,693 miles
  • 2017 – 68,482 miles
  • 2016 – 57,046 miles
  • 2015 – 47,605 miles
  • 2014 – 44,464 miles
  • 2013 – 41,039 miles
  • 2012 – 36,666 miles
  • 2011 – 29,396 miles
  • 2010 – 23,445 miles
  • 2009 – 19,300 miles
  • 2008 – 15,778 miles
  • 2007 – 12,830 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass108,798 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil n\s + o\s (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner rim dented inner lipRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n\s + o\s inner body corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryMiddle exhaust heat shield looseRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect

    Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect

    Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Lower position lamp lens missing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

27 tests since 29 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass108,798 miles (+30)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    108,798 miles
    Test number
    271216390470
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil n\s + o\s (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner rim dented inner lip
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n\s + o\s inner body corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryMiddle exhaust heat shield loose

  2. Fail108,768 miles (+2,269)11 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,768 miles
    Test number
    227237526901
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper damaged hand brake lever on calliper jammed on (1.1.16 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil n\s + o\s (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner rim dented inner lip
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n\s + o\s inner body corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryMiddle exhaust heat shield loose

  3. Pass106,499 miles (+16)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    106,499 miles
    Test number
    161718937070
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower position lamp lens missing
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail106,483 miles (+665)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,483 miles
    Test number
    952401955475
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side hand brake on calliper jammed on (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower position lamp lens missing
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass105,818 miles (+5,019)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    105,818 miles
    Test number
    120789251180
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective OS+NS (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass100,799 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    100,799 miles
    Test number
    952639871853
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Fail100,799 miles (+9,452)2 repaired1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,799 miles
    Test number
    509986815759
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  8. Pass91,347 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    91,347 miles
    Test number
    609046740842
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail91,347 miles (+7,654)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,347 miles
    Test number
    257772193711
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass83,693 miles (+2)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    83,693 miles
    Test number
    184320214586
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear road wheel repaired

  11. Fail83,691 miles (+15,209)8 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,691 miles
    Test number
    432503966503
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • 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 Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear road wheel repaired

  12. Pass68,482 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    68,482 miles
    Test number
    267190129148
    • AdvisoryEML on
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal deteriorating

  13. Fail68,482 miles (+11,436)1 failure8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,482 miles
    Test number
    423824778319
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryEML on
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust mounting broken off
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal deteriorating

  14. Pass57,046 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    57,046 miles
    Test number
    349888189839

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail57,046 miles (+9,441)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,046 miles
    Test number
    856029360966
    • Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

  16. Pass47,605 miles (+39)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    47,605 miles
    Test number
    746495005222
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Fail47,566 miles (+3,102)4 failures2 advisories7 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,566 miles
    Test number
    935591205203
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.3.A.1)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteCuts to nearside rear tyre inner wall
    • NoteLower arm bushes so BADLY WORN causing tyres to wear
    • NoteNearside front tyre VERY BADLY CUT ON INNER WALL
    • NoteOffside silencer corroded

  18. Pass44,464 miles (+3,425)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    44,464 miles
    Test number
    867489304243
    • NoteEngine oil leak
    • NoteRear exhaust outer skin rusty

  19. Pass41,039 miles (+4,373)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    41,039 miles
    Test number
    638261413271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass36,666 miles (+1,934)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    36,666 miles
    Test number
    118259792198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass34,732 miles (+5,336)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    34,732 miles
    Test number
    445670272089
    • NoteNearside rear exhaust silencer (strap) corroded
    • NoteOffside front tyre nearing limit
    • NoteOffside rear exhaust silencer outer casing corroded
    • NoteSlight oil leak from engine area?

  22. Pass29,396 miles (+5,951)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    29,396 miles
    Test number
    446100271083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass23,445 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    23,445 miles
    Test number
    303123140054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail23,445 miles (+4,145)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,445 miles
    Test number
    603563840025
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  25. Pass19,300 miles (+3,522)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    19,300 miles
    Test number
    171295119473
    • NoteNearside front tyre pressure low at time of test

  26. Pass15,778 miles (+2,948)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    15,778 miles
    Test number
    112023628463
    • 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)

  27. Pass12,830 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    12,830 miles
    Test number
    903499327075
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on edges

Questions about LL53 EBA

Does LL53 EBA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL53 EBA is valid until 8 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LL53 EBA?
The MOT on LL53 EBA is valid until 8 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL53 EBA done?
LL53 EBA was recorded at 108,798 miles at its MOT on 9 Oct 2026, an average of 4,873 miles a year.
Has LL53 EBA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL53 EBA has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on LL53 EBA 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 EBA find?
LL53 EBA passed its latest MOT on 9 Oct 2026 with 7 advisories: front brake pad(s) wearing thin; front shock absorbers has light misting of oil n\s + o\s; offside rear inner rim dented inner lip, and 4 more.

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