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White · Petrol · 2004 · 1,598 cc

LL53 EBCMOT history

LL53 EBC is a white petrol MINI first used on 16 Feb 2004. Its MOT is valid until 24 Jul 2027 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 85,177 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Jul 2026.

LL53 EBC white MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a MINI Hatch, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 24 Jul 2027
Mileage
85,177 mi
At MOT on 25 Jul 2026
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,727 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL53 EBC
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
16 Feb 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL53 EBC was last recorded at 85,177 miles on 25 Jul 2026, 116 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Jun 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
85,061 miles · 6 Jun 2026
Between the last two tests
116 miles
Average per year
3,727 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 85,177 miles
  • 2025 – 75,929 miles
  • 2024 – 71,430 miles
  • 2023 – 67,299 miles
  • 2022 – 64,542 miles
  • 2021 – 64,097 miles
  • 2019 – 62,598 miles
  • 2018 – 59,475 miles
  • 2017 – 58,211 miles
  • 2016 – 56,785 miles
  • 2015 – 51,967 miles
  • 2014 – 47,819 miles
  • 2013 – 45,123 miles
  • 2012 – 41,142 miles
  • 2011 – 35,743 miles
  • 2010 – 29,724 miles
  • 2009 – 22,835 miles
  • 2008 – 17,138 miles
  • 2007 – 12,740 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass85,177 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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.

  • Headlights slightly deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Oil leak

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2023

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2026

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025–2026

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025–2026

Full MOT history

28 tests since 16 Feb 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass85,177 miles (+116)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    85,177 miles
    Test number
    714762994854
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Fail85,061 miles (+9,132)5 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,061 miles
    Test number
    101379074079
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (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 Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Rear exhaust silencer corroded

  3. Pass75,929 miles2 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    75,929 miles
    Test number
    235277337933
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated small split (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated small split (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush on limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush on limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer corroded

  4. Fail75,929 miles (+4,499)3 repaired2 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,929 miles
    Test number
    328427188753
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated small split (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated small split (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush on limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush on limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer corroded

  5. Pass71,430 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    71,430 miles
    Test number
    170176065630
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pa warning light on
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak
    • AdvisoryHeadlights slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs corroded
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded

  6. Fail71,430 miles (+4,131)1 major1 repaired1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,430 miles
    Test number
    287568888574
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pa warning light on
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak
    • AdvisoryHeadlights slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs corroded
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded

  7. Pass67,299 miles1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    67,299 miles
    Test number
    972133081318
    • DangerousNearside and offside front upper shock mounts deteriorated and split
    • AdvisoryHeadlights slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  8. Fail67,299 miles (+2,757)1 dangerous1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,299 miles
    Test number
    986385709021
    • DangerousNearside and offside front upper shock mounts deteriorated and split
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryHeadlights slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  9. Pass64,542 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    64,542 miles
    Test number
    646283412684
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak
    • AdvisoryHeadlights slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryRear discs corroded

  10. Fail64,542 miles (+445)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,542 miles
    Test number
    211742701490
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak
    • AdvisoryHeadlights slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryRear discs corroded

  11. Pass64,097 miles (+1,499)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2022
    Odometer
    64,097 miles
    Test number
    838150500305

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass62,598 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    62,598 miles
    Test number
    712390184454

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail62,598 miles (+3,123)3 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,598 miles
    Test number
    666262282127
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (4.5.4 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  14. Pass59,475 miles (+1,264)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    59,475 miles
    Test number
    932880227665
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryEngine management light displaying a fault
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust outer skin corroded

  15. Pass58,211 miles (+1,426)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    58,211 miles
    Test number
    667857140529
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  16. Pass56,785 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    56,785 miles
    Test number
    660956894720

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail56,785 miles (+4,818)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,785 miles
    Test number
    672621361406
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc Inner (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner edge (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Outer sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

  18. Pass51,967 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    51,967 miles
    Test number
    737350445080
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  19. Fail51,967 miles (+4,148)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,967 miles
    Test number
    606090245019
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • NoteOil leak

  20. Pass47,819 miles (+2,696)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    47,819 miles
    Test number
    809119764063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail45,123 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,123 miles
    Test number
    325404663007
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  22. Pass45,123 miles (+3,981)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    45,123 miles
    Test number
    555234163068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass41,142 miles (+5,399)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    41,142 miles
    Test number
    437487762002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass35,743 miles (+6,019)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    35,743 miles
    Test number
    577153161062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass29,724 miles (+6,889)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    29,724 miles
    Test number
    952634060029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass22,835 miles (+5,697)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    22,835 miles
    Test number
    652862269093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass17,138 miles (+4,398)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    17,138 miles
    Test number
    982762938066
    • 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)

  28. Pass12,740 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    12,740 miles
    Test number
    982337447087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL53 EBC

Does LL53 EBC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL53 EBC is valid until 24 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LL53 EBC?
The MOT on LL53 EBC is valid until 24 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL53 EBC done?
LL53 EBC was recorded at 85,177 miles at its MOT on 25 Jul 2026, an average of 3,727 miles a year.
Has LL53 EBC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL53 EBC has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on LL53 EBC 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 EBC find?
LL53 EBC passed its latest MOT on 25 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside front upper anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both; rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.

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