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Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 1,598 cc

LL53 EBUMOT history

LL53 EBU is a silver petrol MINI first used on 20 Jan 2004. Its MOT is valid until 10 Dec 2026 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 95,936 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Dec 2025.

LL53 EBU silver MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a MINI Hatch, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 10 Dec 2026
Mileage
95,936 mi
At MOT on 11 Dec 2025
MOT tests
29
20 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,815 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL53 EBU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
20 Jan 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
11 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL53 EBU was last recorded at 95,936 miles on 11 Dec 2025, 2,167 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
93,769 miles · 24 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
2,167 miles
Average per year
3,815 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 95,936 miles
  • 2024 – 93,769 miles
  • 2023 – 90,867 miles
  • 2022 – 87,542 miles
  • 2021 – 84,975 miles
  • 2020 – 81,971 miles
  • 2019 – 79,621 miles
  • 2018 – 74,706 miles
  • 2017 – 70,716 miles
  • 2016 – 67,925 miles
  • 2015 – 65,379 miles
  • 2014 – 62,666 miles
  • 2013 – 57,555 miles
  • 2012 – 53,249 miles
  • 2011 – 48,602 miles
  • 2010 – 42,555 miles
  • 2009 – 37,398 miles
  • 2008 – 32,420 miles
  • 2007 – 23,980 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass95,936 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/s front to rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

Full MOT history

29 tests since 31 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass95,936 miles (+2,167)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    95,936 miles
    Test number
    879380201929

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass93,769 miles (+2,902)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    93,769 miles
    Test number
    821074662321
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres 3mm
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass90,867 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    90,867 miles
    Test number
    342502123086
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  4. Fail90,867 miles (+3,325)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,867 miles
    Test number
    474652494966
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  5. Pass87,542 miles (+2,567)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    87,542 miles
    Test number
    161394633297
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass84,975 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    84,975 miles
    Test number
    223706242071
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear metal pipes corroded at rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Fail84,975 miles (+3,004)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,975 miles
    Test number
    202977461370
    • Repaired at testNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear metal pipes corroded at rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass81,971 miles (+2,350)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    81,971 miles
    Test number
    846671367192
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryReverse light not working

  9. Pass79,621 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    79,621 miles
    Test number
    105735550494
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/s front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Fail79,615 miles (+4,909)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,615 miles
    Test number
    637903218346
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/s front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass74,706 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    74,706 miles
    Test number
    243424633403

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail74,706 miles (+1,549)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,706 miles
    Test number
    356693019628
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

  13. Pass73,157 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    73,157 miles
    Test number
    625703601552
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Fail73,157 miles (+2,441)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,157 miles
    Test number
    420612863510
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass70,716 miles (+2,791)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    70,716 miles
    Test number
    189927050380
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass67,925 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    67,925 miles
    Test number
    283560340658
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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. Fail67,925 miles (+2,546)3 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,925 miles
    Test number
    907312463753
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass65,379 miles (+2,713)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    65,379 miles
    Test number
    149682325095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass62,666 miles (+5,111)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    62,666 miles
    Test number
    605924124023
    • NoteRear exhaust rubbers in poor condition

  20. Pass57,555 miles (+4,306)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    57,555 miles
    Test number
    197042403417
    • NoteRear exhaust box poor condition

  21. Pass53,249 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    53,249 miles
    Test number
    878476622042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail53,249 miles (+4,647)3 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,249 miles
    Test number
    877065522097
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • NoteNEARSIDE SILL TRIM DAMAGED
    • NoteTAIL BOX BADLY CORRODED NOT BLOWING AT MOMENT

  23. Pass48,602 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    48,602 miles
    Test number
    349578521011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail48,602 miles (+6,047)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,602 miles
    Test number
    388997321008
    • FailureRear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

  25. Pass42,555 miles (+5,157)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    42,555 miles
    Test number
    260713520082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass37,398 miles (+126)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    37,398 miles
    Test number
    852426029040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail37,272 miles (+4,852)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,272 miles
    Test number
    110787119449
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteADVISE NEARSIDE SILL PANEL DAMAGED

  28. Pass32,420 miles (+8,440)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    32,420 miles
    Test number
    120956928444

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass23,980 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    23,980 miles
    Test number
    122991437408

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL53 EBU

Does LL53 EBU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL53 EBU is valid until 10 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LL53 EBU?
The MOT on LL53 EBU is valid until 10 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL53 EBU done?
LL53 EBU was recorded at 95,936 miles at its MOT on 11 Dec 2025, an average of 3,815 miles a year.
Has LL53 EBU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL53 EBU has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on LL53 EBU 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 EBU find?
LL53 EBU passed its latest MOT on 11 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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