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Black · Diesel · 2004 · 1,364 cc

LL53 EWHMOT history

LL53 EWH is a black diesel MINI first used on 30 Jan 2004. Its MOT is valid until 31 Jan 2027 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 136,744 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jan 2026.

LL53 EWH black MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 31 Jan 2027
Mileage
136,744 mi
At MOT on 30 Jan 2026
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,254 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL53 EWH
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,364 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
30 Jan 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL53 EWH was last recorded at 136,744 miles on 30 Jan 2026, 4,068 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
132,676 miles · 24 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
4,068 miles
Average per year
6,254 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 136,744 miles
  • 2025 – 132,676 miles
  • 2024 – 126,567 miles
  • 2023 – 120,004 miles
  • 2022 – 116,135 miles
  • 2021 – 114,676 miles
  • 2020 – 112,907 miles
  • 2019 – 106,289 miles
  • 2018 – 98,840 miles
  • 2017 – 93,118 miles
  • 2016 – 87,751 miles
  • 2015 – 80,549 miles
  • 2014 – 70,425 miles
  • 2013 – 59,729 miles
  • 2012 – 53,064 miles
  • 2011 – 44,846 miles
  • 2010 – 36,091 miles
  • 2009 – 29,597 miles
  • 2008 – 23,177 miles
  • 2007 – 17,732 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass136,744 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (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.

  • Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2014

  • Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2014

Full MOT history

26 tests since 19 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass136,744 miles (+4,068)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    136,744 miles
    Test number
    660507544201
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  2. Pass132,676 miles (+6,109)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    132,676 miles
    Test number
    753945589601
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement brake reaction (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement brake reaction (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass126,567 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    126,567 miles
    Test number
    717561565568
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner driveshaft boot starting to perish
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement brake reaction (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement brake reaction (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail126,567 miles (+6,563)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,567 miles
    Test number
    735413385111
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner driveshaft boot starting to perish
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement brake reaction (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement brake reaction (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass120,004 miles (+3,869)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    120,004 miles
    Test number
    379382942601

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass116,135 miles (+1,459)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    116,135 miles
    Test number
    675839867256
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass114,676 miles (+1,769)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    114,676 miles
    Test number
    563711744325
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Brake reaction bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass112,907 miles (+6,618)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    112,907 miles
    Test number
    452192181803
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Head lamp lens deteriorating, but aim ok
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Head lamp lens deteriorating, but aim ok

  9. Pass106,289 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    106,289 miles
    Test number
    152289732364
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s/r front to rear brake pipe showing signs of corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Fail106,289 miles (+7,449)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,289 miles
    Test number
    258251064786
    • Repaired at testFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s/r front to rear brake pipe showing signs of corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass98,840 miles (+5,722)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    98,840 miles
    Test number
    948929920871
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  12. Pass93,118 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    93,118 miles
    Test number
    172290202014
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside front to rear pipe slight corrosion (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Fail93,118 miles (+5,367)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,118 miles
    Test number
    176231601131
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside front to rear pipe slight corrosion (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Pass87,751 miles (+7,202)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    87,751 miles
    Test number
    931048361845
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • 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)

  15. Pass80,549 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    80,549 miles
    Test number
    197562105493
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  16. Fail80,549 miles (+10,124)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,549 miles
    Test number
    377032805072
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  17. Pass70,425 miles (+10,696)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    70,425 miles
    Test number
    895590434027
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass59,729 miles (+6,665)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    59,729 miles
    Test number
    786128023009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass53,064 miles (+8,218)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    53,064 miles
    Test number
    118840022460
    • 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)

  20. Pass44,846 miles (+8,755)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    44,846 miles
    Test number
    787080821065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass36,091 miles (+6,494)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    36,091 miles
    Test number
    322230320096
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

  22. Pass29,597 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    29,597 miles
    Test number
    444950929071
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

  23. Fail29,597 miles (+6,420)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,597 miles
    Test number
    740580129086
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

  24. Pass23,177 miles (+5,445)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    23,177 miles
    Test number
    311768718055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass17,732 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    17,732 miles
    Test number
    252439417021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail17,732 miles7 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,732 miles
    Test number
    650499617045
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Questions about LL53 EWH

Does LL53 EWH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL53 EWH is valid until 31 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LL53 EWH?
The MOT on LL53 EWH is valid until 31 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL53 EWH done?
LL53 EWH was recorded at 136,744 miles at its MOT on 30 Jan 2026, an average of 6,254 miles a year.
Has LL53 EWH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL53 EWH has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on LL53 EWH 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 EWH find?
LL53 EWH passed its latest MOT on 30 Jan 2026 with 2 minor defects and 1 advisory: nearside front headlamp lens slightly defective; offside front headlamp lens slightly defective; offside front wheel bearing has slight play.

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