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Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 1,598 cc

LL53 PUVMOT history

LL53 PUV is a silver petrol MINI first used on 20 Feb 2004. Its MOT expired on 20 Oct 2025 and it has passed 16 of 27 MOT tests, with 114,775 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Nov 2025.

LL53 PUV silver MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 20 Oct 2025
Mileage
114,775 mi
At MOT on 6 Nov 2025
MOT tests
27
16 passed · 11 failed
Per year
5,180 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL53 PUV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
20 Feb 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Oct 2025
Latest MOT test
6 Nov 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

LL53 PUV was last recorded at 114,775 miles on 6 Nov 2025, 2,708 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
112,067 miles · 21 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
2,708 miles
Average per year
5,180 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 114,775 miles
  • 2024 – 112,067 miles
  • 2023 – 107,976 miles
  • 2022 – 100,579 miles
  • 2021 – 91,583 miles
  • 2020 – 91,020 miles
  • 2018 – 90,543 miles
  • 2017 – 89,334 miles
  • 2016 – 86,611 miles
  • 2015 – 79,323 miles
  • 2014 – 70,695 miles
  • 2013 – 68,907 miles
  • 2012 – 61,869 miles
  • 2011 – 50,076 miles
  • 2010 – 42,149 miles
  • 2009 – 34,154 miles
  • 2007 – 21,172 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail114,775 miles
  • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
  • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively both side (1.2.1 (f))

What MOT failures 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)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2015

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2017

Full MOT history

27 tests since 12 Oct 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail114,775 miles (+2,708)1 dangerous4 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,775 miles
    Test number
    629769508275
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively both side (1.2.1 (f))
  2. Pass112,067 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    112,067 miles
    Test number
    148937520690

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail112,064 miles (+4,088)1 dangerous1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,064 miles
    Test number
    895510611967
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))
    • AdvisorySuspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Pass107,976 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    107,976 miles
    Test number
    219815959315
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  5. Fail107,976 miles (+7,397)1 dangerous4 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,976 miles
    Test number
    227407425500
    • DangerousNearside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  6. Pass100,579 miles (+8,996)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    100,579 miles
    Test number
    915192293335

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass91,583 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    91,583 miles
    Test number
    954534452106
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  8. Fail91,582 miles (+562)3 major1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,582 miles
    Test number
    477225149294
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth inner rack boots insecure
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  9. Pass91,020 miles (+477)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    91,020 miles
    Test number
    561426168221
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryAll discs corroded
    • AdvisoryAll discs corroded
    • AdvisoryExhaust leaking
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisorySuspension ball joint has play
    • AdvisoryTrack rod end has play
  10. Pass90,543 miles (+1,209)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2019
    Odometer
    90,543 miles
    Test number
    177483225559
    • MinorIndicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Pass89,334 miles (+2,723)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    89,334 miles
    Test number
    974197855915
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 both (3.5.1g)
  12. Pass86,611 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    86,611 miles
    Test number
    687462064353
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres worn on inner edge
  13. Fail86,611 miles (+7,288)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,611 miles
    Test number
    465763540303
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres worn on inner edge
  14. Pass79,323 miles4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    79,323 miles
    Test number
    347369085049
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteOffside rear tyre worn on the edges
  15. Fail79,323 miles (+8,628)4 failures4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,323 miles
    Test number
    496069985039
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteOffside rear tyre worn on the edges
  16. Pass70,695 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    70,695 miles
    Test number
    375036374040
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  17. Fail70,695 miles (+1,788)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,695 miles
    Test number
    525316074043
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  18. Pass68,907 miles (+39)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    68,907 miles
    Test number
    196779573066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail68,868 miles (+6,999)2 dangerous3 failures4 advisories8 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,868 miles
    Test number
    796193563034
    • DangerousOffside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • DangerousOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureCentre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteNearside front indicator and sidelight lamps lens smashed.
    • NoteNearside headlamp aim beam pattern poor.
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteOne section (of 12) of centre stop lamp not working.
    • NoteTrackion control light illuminated.
    • NoteTriangular warning light illuminated.
    • NoteWasher jets all require adjustment.
  20. Pass61,869 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    61,869 miles
    Test number
    855031392077
    • NotePresenter adviced
  21. Fail61,869 miles (+11,793)3 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,869 miles
    Test number
    468700992092
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NotePresenter adviced
  22. Pass50,076 miles (+441)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    50,076 miles
    Test number
    235992931003
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing from in sides.
  23. Fail49,635 miles (+7,486)7 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,635 miles
    Test number
    727751121027
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing from in sides.
  24. Pass42,149 miles (+7,995)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    42,149 miles
    Test number
    152472520064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass34,154 miles (+99)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    34,154 miles
    Test number
    193891039478
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  26. Fail34,055 miles (+12,883)5 failures3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,055 miles
    Test number
    550409429055
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  27. Pass21,172 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    21,172 miles
    Test number
    163555487251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL53 PUV

Does LL53 PUV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LL53 PUV expired on 20 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LL53 PUV?
The MOT on LL53 PUV expired on 20 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LL53 PUV done?
LL53 PUV was recorded at 114,775 miles at its MOT on 6 Nov 2025, an average of 5,180 miles a year.
Has LL53 PUV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL53 PUV has failed 11 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on LL53 PUV 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 PUV find?
LL53 PUV failed its latest MOT on 6 Nov 2025 with 1 dangerous defect, 4 major defects and 8 advisories: nearside front tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; fuel cap/sealing device ineffective; nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt, and 10 more.

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