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

LL53 HVTMOT history

LL53 HVT is a white and black petrol MINI first used on 13 Feb 2004. Its MOT is valid until 6 Apr 2027 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 61,985 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Mar 2026.

LL53 HVT white MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 6 Apr 2027
Mileage
61,985 mi
At MOT on 31 Mar 2026
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,805 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL53 HVT
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
White and Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
13 Feb 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
31 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL53 HVT was last recorded at 61,985 miles on 31 Mar 2026, 1,700 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
60,285 miles · 2 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
1,700 miles
Average per year
2,805 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 61,985 miles
  • 2025 – 60,285 miles
  • 2024 – 57,801 miles
  • 2023 – 55,059 miles
  • 2022 – 52,064 miles
  • 2021 – 49,219 miles
  • 2020 – 47,569 miles
  • 2019 – 44,252 miles
  • 2018 – 38,723 miles
  • 2017 – 35,740 miles
  • 2016 – 32,513 miles
  • 2015 – 30,209 miles
  • 2014 – 27,759 miles
  • 2013 – 26,160 miles
  • 2012 – 24,559 miles
  • 2011 – 22,412 miles
  • 2010 – 20,182 miles
  • 2009 – 17,814 miles
  • 2008 – 13,704 miles
  • 2007 – 8,160 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass61,985 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2019

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2014

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

28 tests since 22 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass61,985 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    61,985 miles
    Test number
    242349307769
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail61,985 miles (+1,700)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,985 miles
    Test number
    932426262976
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass60,285 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    60,285 miles
    Test number
    214709732375
    • 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 Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail60,283 miles (+2,482)5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,283 miles
    Test number
    587876916254
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • 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 Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass57,801 miles (+2,742)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    57,801 miles
    Test number
    125152895761
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass55,059 miles (+2,995)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    55,059 miles
    Test number
    509017329635
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass52,064 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    52,064 miles
    Test number
    639586491050
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (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))
    • 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))

  8. Fail52,064 miles (+2,845)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,064 miles
    Test number
    881413805466
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (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))
    • 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))

  9. Pass49,219 miles (+1,650)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    49,219 miles
    Test number
    964728927011
    • MinorOffside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass47,569 miles (+3,317)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    47,569 miles
    Test number
    110448874126
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  11. Pass44,252 miles (+5,529)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    44,252 miles
    Test number
    323368590744
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  12. Pass38,723 miles (+2,983)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    38,723 miles
    Test number
    436657072813
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  13. Pass35,740 miles (+3,227)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    35,740 miles
    Test number
    300044418136
    • AdvisoryAdvise on condition and movement of both front suspension arm rear bushes.

  14. Pass32,513 miles (+2,304)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    32,513 miles
    Test number
    891382206432

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass30,209 miles (+63)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    30,209 miles
    Test number
    559113385044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail30,146 miles (+2,387)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,146 miles
    Test number
    139627775432
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  17. Pass27,759 miles (+1,599)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    27,759 miles
    Test number
    755015784017
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNear side front tyre wearing on outer edge

  18. Pass26,160 miles (+1,601)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    26,160 miles
    Test number
    629182383008
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass24,559 miles (+2,147)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    24,559 miles
    Test number
    647695792087
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Fail22,412 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,412 miles
    Test number
    187550081401
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass22,412 miles (+2,230)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    22,412 miles
    Test number
    535830881034
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass20,182 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    20,182 miles
    Test number
    141899890092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail20,182 miles (+2,368)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,182 miles
    Test number
    411159890022
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

  24. Fail17,814 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,814 miles
    Test number
    822185859000
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  25. Pass17,814 miles (+4,110)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    17,814 miles
    Test number
    852855059045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass13,704 miles1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    13,704 miles
    Test number
    194770768058
    • DangerousNail in nearside rear tyre
    • 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)

  27. Fail13,704 miles (+5,544)1 dangerous2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    13,704 miles
    Test number
    490880368002
    • DangerousNail in nearside rear tyre
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • 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)

  28. Pass8,160 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    8,160 miles
    Test number
    154712527095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL53 HVT

Does LL53 HVT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL53 HVT is valid until 6 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LL53 HVT?
The MOT on LL53 HVT is valid until 6 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 HVT done?
LL53 HVT was recorded at 61,985 miles at its MOT on 31 Mar 2026, an average of 2,805 miles a year.
Has LL53 HVT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL53 HVT has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on LL53 HVT 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 HVT find?
LL53 HVT passed its latest MOT on 31 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside rear service brake requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair; oil leak, but not excessive.

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