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Blue and White · Petrol · 2004 · 1,598 cc

LL53 ECVMOT history

LL53 ECV is a blue and white petrol MINI Cooper first used on 18 Feb 2004. Its MOT is valid until 3 Feb 2027 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 80,065 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jan 2026.

LL53 ECV blue MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 3 Feb 2027
Mileage
80,065 mi
At MOT on 30 Jan 2026
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,246 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL53 ECV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Model
Cooper
Colour
Blue and White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
18 Feb 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL53 ECV was last recorded at 80,065 miles on 30 Jan 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
80,065 miles · 28 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
3,246 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 80,065 miles
  • 2025 – 75,550 miles
  • 2024 – 73,953 miles
  • 2023 – 70,652 miles
  • 2022 – 68,651 miles
  • 2021 – 67,101 miles
  • 2020 – 61,824 miles
  • 2019 – 60,293 miles
  • 2018 – 57,842 miles
  • 2017 – 51,648 miles
  • 2016 – 46,994 miles
  • 2015 – 42,212 miles
  • 2014 – 41,624 miles
  • 2013 – 39,106 miles
  • 2012 – 36,319 miles
  • 2011 – 34,008 miles
  • 2010 – 31,934 miles
  • 2009 – 29,699 miles
  • 2008 – 27,669 miles
  • 2007 – 19,973 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass80,065 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded 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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2016

  • Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass80,065 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    80,065 miles
    Test number
    839318799924
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Fail80,065 miles (+4,515)4 major2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,065 miles
    Test number
    782214594789
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • MinorOffside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass75,550 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    75,550 miles
    Test number
    938208094913
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Fail75,550 miles (+1,597)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,550 miles
    Test number
    969160365566
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Pass73,953 miles (+3,301)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    73,953 miles
    Test number
    688320727049
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass70,652 miles (+2,001)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    70,652 miles
    Test number
    359706748540

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass68,651 miles (+1,550)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    68,651 miles
    Test number
    981915186592
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryO/s headlight lens / slight bind in o/s/r wheel

  8. Pass67,101 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    67,101 miles
    Test number
    595822321731
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Fail67,096 miles (+5,272)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,096 miles
    Test number
    696181410840
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear pivot bush broken (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear pivot bush broken (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Off side rear to front joint. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  10. Pass61,824 miles (+1,531)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    61,824 miles
    Test number
    937501969012
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipes corroded but not excessively

  11. Pass60,293 miles (+2,451)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    60,293 miles
    Test number
    260126139628
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  12. Pass57,842 miles (+6,194)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    57,842 miles
    Test number
    765136521330
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  13. Pass51,648 miles (+4,654)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    51,648 miles
    Test number
    356284066235
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Bumper insecure

  14. Pass46,994 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    46,994 miles
    Test number
    955956785290
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Fail46,994 miles (+4,782)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,994 miles
    Test number
    500795078928
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass42,212 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    42,212 miles
    Test number
    116415635419

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail42,212 miles (+588)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,212 miles
    Test number
    546415035032
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  18. Fail41,624 miles1 repaired1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,624 miles
    Test number
    269482504208
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOSR brake binding slightly
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Pass41,624 miles (+2,518)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    41,624 miles
    Test number
    385472304297
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOSR brake binding slightly
    • NoteOil leak

  20. Pass39,106 miles (+48)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    39,106 miles
    Test number
    358026003423
    • AdvisoryLower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
    • AdvisorySteering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteRear wheels binding slightly

  21. Fail39,058 miles (+2,739)1 dangerous2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,058 miles
    Test number
    538741603229
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryLower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
    • AdvisorySteering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)
    • NoteRear wheels binding slightly

  22. Pass36,319 miles (+2,311)1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    36,319 miles
    Test number
    768214972141
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  23. Pass34,008 miles (+2,074)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    34,008 miles
    Test number
    558144351189
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteFront Brake Discs slightly worn.

  24. Pass31,934 miles (+2,235)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    31,934 miles
    Test number
    354589650128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass29,699 miles (+2,030)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    29,699 miles
    Test number
    514941479174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass27,669 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    27,669 miles
    Test number
    593983818280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail27,669 miles (+7,696)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,669 miles
    Test number
    742993018269
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  28. Pass19,973 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    19,973 miles
    Test number
    701328007248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL53 ECV

Does LL53 ECV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL53 ECV is valid until 3 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LL53 ECV?
The MOT on LL53 ECV is valid until 3 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL53 ECV done?
LL53 ECV was recorded at 80,065 miles at its MOT on 30 Jan 2026, an average of 3,246 miles a year.
Has LL53 ECV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL53 ECV has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LL53 ECV 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 ECV find?
LL53 ECV passed its latest MOT on 30 Jan 2026 with 7 advisories: nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 4 more.

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