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Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 1,598 cc

LL53 ECEMOT history

LL53 ECE is a silver petrol MINI first used on 30 Jan 2004. Its MOT is valid until 9 Apr 2027 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 78,094 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Apr 2026.

LL53 ECE silver MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 9 Apr 2027
Mileage
78,094 mi
At MOT on 10 Apr 2026
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,737 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL53 ECE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
30 Jan 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL53 ECE was last recorded at 78,094 miles on 10 Apr 2026, 6,692 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
71,402 miles · 12 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
6,692 miles
Average per year
3,737 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 78,094 miles
  • 2025 – 71,402 miles
  • 2024 – 64,913 miles
  • 2023 – 58,166 miles
  • 2022 – 52,405 miles
  • 2021 – 50,530 miles
  • 2020 – 48,482 miles
  • 2019 – 46,426 miles
  • 2018 – 42,947 miles
  • 2017 – 39,702 miles
  • 2016 – 37,692 miles
  • 2015 – 36,016 miles
  • 2014 – 33,143 miles
  • 2013 – 30,683 miles
  • 2012 – 28,584 miles
  • 2011 – 26,116 miles
  • 2010 – 23,809 miles
  • 2009 – 18,745 miles
  • 2008 – 13,331 miles
  • 2007 – 6,296 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass78,094 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Fuel cap seal slightly perished.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

25 tests since 23 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass78,094 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    78,094 miles
    Test number
    782903911510
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail78,094 miles (+6,692)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,094 miles
    Test number
    384704033969
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass71,402 miles1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    71,402 miles
    Test number
    185581124845
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Join. (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close and worn outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly worn edges.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component From bottle. (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail71,402 miles (+6,489)2 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,402 miles
    Test number
    580464777602
    • MajorDipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (b))
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective Seal broken. (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Join. (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close and worn outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly worn edges.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component From bottle. (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass64,913 miles (+272)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    64,913 miles
    Test number
    713002774678
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal slightly perished.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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. Fail64,641 miles (+6,475)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,641 miles
    Test number
    154653625139
    • MajorNearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal slightly perished.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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))

  7. Pass58,166 miles (+5,761)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    58,166 miles
    Test number
    117948312819
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySlight engine oil leaks

  8. Pass52,405 miles (+1,875)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    52,405 miles
    Test number
    399815815643
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass50,530 miles (+17)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    50,530 miles
    Test number
    352116184634
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Fail50,513 miles (+2,031)1 dangerous6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,513 miles
    Test number
    484505531238
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Pass48,482 miles (+2,056)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    48,482 miles
    Test number
    778622680147
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn 3mm

  12. Pass46,426 miles (+3,479)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    46,426 miles
    Test number
    596160267475
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass42,947 miles (+3,245)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    42,947 miles
    Test number
    493880724807

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass39,702 miles (+2,010)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    39,702 miles
    Test number
    234736647093
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass37,692 miles (+1,676)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    37,692 miles
    Test number
    967978622512

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass36,016 miles (+2,873)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    36,016 miles
    Test number
    617676235009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass33,143 miles (+2,460)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    33,143 miles
    Test number
    467338024027
    • NoteRear exhaust box very rusty!

  18. Pass30,683 miles (+2,099)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    30,683 miles
    Test number
    138519423053
    • NoteExhaust rusty

  19. Pass28,584 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    28,584 miles
    Test number
    759192312021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail28,574 miles (+2,458)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,574 miles
    Test number
    407581412008
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

  21. Pass26,116 miles (+2,307)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    26,116 miles
    Test number
    968320911016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass23,809 miles (+5,064)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    23,809 miles
    Test number
    542604210057
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  23. Pass18,745 miles (+5,414)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    18,745 miles
    Test number
    333117429003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass13,331 miles (+7,035)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    13,331 miles
    Test number
    701150338026
    • NoteOffside front tyre is wearing on outer edge

  25. Pass6,296 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    6,296 miles
    Test number
    970943727020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL53 ECE

Does LL53 ECE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL53 ECE is valid until 9 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LL53 ECE?
The MOT on LL53 ECE is valid until 9 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL53 ECE done?
LL53 ECE was recorded at 78,094 miles at its MOT on 10 Apr 2026, an average of 3,737 miles a year.
Has LL53 ECE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL53 ECE has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on LL53 ECE 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 ECE find?
LL53 ECE passed its latest MOT on 10 Apr 2026 with 3 advisories: coil spring corroded both rear; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush.

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