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Blue · Petrol · 2004 · 1,598 cc

LL53 EBNMOT history

LL53 EBN is a blue petrol MINI first used on 27 Jan 2004. Its MOT expired on 4 Jul 2025 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 125,704 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Jul 2024.

LL53 EBN blue MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a MINI Hatch, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 4 Jul 2025
Mileage
125,704 mi
At MOT on 5 Jul 2024
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,867 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL53 EBN
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
27 Jan 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Jul 2025
Latest MOT test
5 Jul 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL53 EBN was last recorded at 125,704 miles on 5 Jul 2024, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
125,704 miles · 4 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
5,867 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 125,704 miles
  • 2023 – 119,798 miles
  • 2022 – 110,561 miles
  • 2021 – 107,765 miles
  • 2020 – 106,586 miles
  • 2019 – 101,614 miles
  • 2016 – 99,625 miles
  • 2015 – 93,029 miles
  • 2014 – 84,923 miles
  • 2013 – 78,956 miles
  • 2012 – 68,757 miles
  • 2011 – 60,559 miles
  • 2010 – 52,491 miles
  • 2009 – 43,750 miles
  • 2008 – 37,706 miles
  • 2007 – 26,242 miles
  • 2006 – 18,861 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass125,704 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryBrake pedal has very little reserve travel.Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect

    Major3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Front Position lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Headlamp aim too high

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2015

Full MOT history

25 tests since 20 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass125,704 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    125,704 miles
    Test number
    809238357362
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal has very little reserve travel.

  2. Fail125,704 miles (+23)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,704 miles
    Test number
    103827522967
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal has very little reserve travel.

  3. Fail125,681 miles (+5,883)8 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,681 miles
    Test number
    127407910571
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested due to o/s/r brake hose being under so much pressure from the broken spring. (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively stretched broken spring is forcing the brake hose down. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass119,798 miles (+9,237)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    119,798 miles
    Test number
    934910910646
    • AdvisoryFront Track rod end ball joint has slight play os/ns (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  5. Pass110,561 miles (+2,796)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    110,561 miles
    Test number
    988893706592
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  6. Pass107,765 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    107,765 miles
    Test number
    823392713897

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail107,765 miles (+1,179)1 dangerous5 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,765 miles
    Test number
    237737956663
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorBody panel insecure BONNET (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorTrack rod end ball joint has excessive play BOTH (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEXHAUST HEATSHIELD INSECURE

  8. Pass106,586 miles (+4,972)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    106,586 miles
    Test number
    296462889710

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass101,614 miles (+1,989)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2020
    Odometer
    101,614 miles
    Test number
    993880179774

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass99,625 miles (+6,596)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    99,625 miles
    Test number
    283236392444
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  11. Pass93,029 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    93,029 miles
    Test number
    257319026694
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  12. Fail93,029 miles (+8,106)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,029 miles
    Test number
    839887672589
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Pass84,923 miles (+5,967)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    84,923 miles
    Test number
    695022644233
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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)

  14. Fail78,956 miles2 repaired3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,956 miles
    Test number
    307472943298
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFront to rear b/pipes slightly corroded

  15. Pass78,956 miles (+10,199)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    78,956 miles
    Test number
    559362843218
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFront to rear b/pipes slightly corroded

  16. Pass68,757 miles (+8,198)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    68,757 miles
    Test number
    326488742268
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass60,559 miles (+8,068)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    60,559 miles
    Test number
    445521351208
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass52,491 miles (+8,741)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    52,491 miles
    Test number
    914103650272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass43,750 miles (+6,044)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    43,750 miles
    Test number
    850675449231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass37,706 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    37,706 miles
    Test number
    141285668373

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail37,706 miles (+5,136)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,706 miles
    Test number
    710245168378
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  22. Pass32,570 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    32,570 miles
    Test number
    983135118151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail32,570 miles (+6,328)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,570 miles
    Test number
    370164218103
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)

  24. Pass26,242 miles (+7,381)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    26,242 miles
    Test number
    701969007146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass18,861 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    18,861 miles
    Test number
    800630916148
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Questions about LL53 EBN

Does LL53 EBN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LL53 EBN expired on 4 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LL53 EBN?
The MOT on LL53 EBN expired on 4 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LL53 EBN done?
LL53 EBN was recorded at 125,704 miles at its MOT on 5 Jul 2024, an average of 5,867 miles a year.
Has LL53 EBN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL53 EBN has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on LL53 EBN 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 EBN find?
LL53 EBN passed its latest MOT on 5 Jul 2024 with 2 advisories: nearside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play; brake pedal has very little reserve travel..

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