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

LL53 HVZMOT history

LL53 HVZ is a red and white petrol MINI first used on 30 Jan 2004. Its MOT is valid until 27 Mar 2027 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 76,687 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Mar 2026.

LL53 HVZ red MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 27 Mar 2027
Mileage
76,687 mi
At MOT on 24 Mar 2026
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,782 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL53 HVZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Red and White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
30 Jan 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL53 HVZ was last recorded at 76,687 miles on 24 Mar 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
76,686 miles · 23 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
2,782 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 76,687 miles
  • 2025 – 75,701 miles
  • 2024 – 73,229 miles
  • 2023 – 67,984 miles
  • 2022 – 63,333 miles
  • 2021 – 59,445 miles
  • 2020 – 57,870 miles
  • 2019 – 56,688 miles
  • 2018 – 55,891 miles
  • 2017 – 52,971 miles
  • 2016 – 46,147 miles
  • 2015 – 42,987 miles
  • 2014 – 41,247 miles
  • 2013 – 39,640 miles
  • 2012 – 38,629 miles
  • 2011 – 36,996 miles
  • 2009 – 35,814 miles
  • 2008 – 30,388 miles
  • 2007 – 23,475 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass76,687 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both nearside & offside (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both nearside & offside (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive On tolerance limit (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both nearside & offside (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both nearside & offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2011

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024

Full MOT history

27 tests since 7 Feb 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass76,687 miles (+1)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    76,687 miles
    Test number
    622053704610
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both nearside & offside (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both nearside & offside (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive On tolerance limit (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both nearside & offside (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both nearside & offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail76,686 miles (+985)1 dangerous1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,686 miles
    Test number
    439642306427
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inside wall bulges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorRear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both nearside & offside (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both nearside & offside (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive On tolerance limit (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both nearside & offside (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both nearside & offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass75,701 miles (+2,472)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    75,701 miles
    Test number
    506265234520
    • MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass73,229 miles (+5,245)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    73,229 miles
    Test number
    421800766134
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass67,984 miles (+4,651)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    67,984 miles
    Test number
    299462575650
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass63,333 miles (+3,888)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    63,333 miles
    Test number
    565388497007
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass59,445 miles (+1,575)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    59,445 miles
    Test number
    577808048522
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass57,870 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    57,870 miles
    Test number
    278265145147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail57,870 miles (+1,182)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,870 miles
    Test number
    111089386203
    • Repaired at testFront Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass56,688 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    56,688 miles
    Test number
    856685254623
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both nearside & offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both nearside & offside inside of disc face corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Fail56,688 miles (+797)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,688 miles
    Test number
    307124223125
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both nearside & offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both nearside & offside inside of disc face corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass55,891 miles (+2,920)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    55,891 miles
    Test number
    579453057366
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Pass52,971 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    52,971 miles
    Test number
    752373465954
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

  14. Fail52,971 miles (+6,824)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,971 miles
    Test number
    711820476981
    • Repaired at testStop lamp not working o/s rear (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

  15. Pass46,147 miles (+3,160)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    46,147 miles
    Test number
    926667128382
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust mountings deteriorated.
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak

  16. Fail42,987 miles2 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,987 miles
    Test number
    167248365026
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Pass42,987 miles (+1,740)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    42,987 miles
    Test number
    575108565017
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Pass41,247 miles (+1,607)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    41,247 miles
    Test number
    129462074461
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  19. Pass39,640 miles (+1,011)1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    39,640 miles
    Test number
    155534073478
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  20. Pass38,629 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    38,629 miles
    Test number
    878276162003
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

  21. Fail38,629 miles (+1,633)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,629 miles
    Test number
    858386662060
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

  22. Pass36,996 miles (+1,182)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    36,996 miles
    Test number
    588593671064
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • 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)
    • NoteFront wiper blades need replacing

  23. Pass35,814 miles (+861)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    35,814 miles
    Test number
    851484319360
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass34,953 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    34,953 miles
    Test number
    483762029038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail34,953 miles (+4,565)2 failures5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,953 miles
    Test number
    224321529028
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureHeadlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteO/s bonnet wheel arch trim missing

  26. Pass30,388 miles (+6,913)1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    30,388 miles
    Test number
    294649628004
    • NoteRear exhaust box starting to corrode

  27. Pass23,475 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    23,475 miles
    Test number
    293138737032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL53 HVZ

Does LL53 HVZ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL53 HVZ is valid until 27 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LL53 HVZ?
The MOT on LL53 HVZ is valid until 27 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL53 HVZ done?
LL53 HVZ was recorded at 76,687 miles at its MOT on 24 Mar 2026, an average of 2,782 miles a year.
Has LL53 HVZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL53 HVZ has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on LL53 HVZ 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 HVZ find?
LL53 HVZ passed its latest MOT on 24 Mar 2026 with 7 advisories: front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both nearside & offside; front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both nearside & offside; front oil leak, but not excessive on tolerance limit, and 4 more.

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