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Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc

LL53 SBXMOT history

LL53 SBX is a blue petrol MINI first used on 5 Sept 2003. Its MOT is valid until 20 Aug 2027 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 111,305 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Aug 2026.

LL53 SBX blue MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 20 Aug 2027
Mileage
111,305 mi
At MOT on 21 Aug 2026
MOT tests
27
21 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,811 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL53 SBX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
5 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL53 SBX was last recorded at 111,305 miles on 21 Aug 2026, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Aug 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
111,302 miles · 18 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
4,811 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 111,305 miles
  • 2025 – 108,285 miles
  • 2024 – 105,200 miles
  • 2023 – 101,908 miles
  • 2022 – 99,361 miles
  • 2021 – 95,787 miles
  • 2020 – 94,884 miles
  • 2019 – 74,716 miles
  • 2017 – 55,769 miles
  • 2016 – 49,080 miles
  • 2015 – 46,464 miles
  • 2014 – 43,632 miles
  • 2013 – 41,448 miles
  • 2012 – 38,205 miles
  • 2011 – 35,010 miles
  • 2010 – 31,643 miles
  • 2009 – 27,399 miles
  • 2008 – 23,021 miles
  • 2007 – 19,370 miles
  • 2006 – 15,253 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass111,305 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive transmission oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

27 tests since 2 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass111,305 miles (+3)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    111,305 miles
    Test number
    566601751755
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive transmission oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail111,302 miles (+3,017)1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,302 miles
    Test number
    922792592858
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive transmission oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass108,285 miles (+3,085)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    108,285 miles
    Test number
    368047722175
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (STRONG ADVISE) (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  4. Pass105,200 miles (+3,292)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    105,200 miles
    Test number
    270098856959
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap/sealing device perishing/cracking
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe slightly corroded around fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass101,908 miles (+2,547)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    101,908 miles
    Test number
    869834567967
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 195/55 16 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 195/55 16 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm perishing 195/55 16 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 195/55 16 (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass99,361 miles (+3,574)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    99,361 miles
    Test number
    582122315724

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass95,787 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    95,787 miles
    Test number
    169978315151
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail95,787 miles (+903)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,787 miles
    Test number
    582795877547
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass94,884 miles (+4,303)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    94,884 miles
    Test number
    916749045029
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass90,581 miles (+15,865)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    90,581 miles
    Test number
    931387369081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass74,716 miles (+18,947)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    74,716 miles
    Test number
    802931880568

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass55,769 miles (+6,689)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    55,769 miles
    Test number
    995028283790

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass49,080 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    49,080 miles
    Test number
    728724255181
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  14. Fail49,080 miles (+2,616)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,080 miles
    Test number
    892896334277
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  15. Pass46,464 miles (+2,832)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    46,464 miles
    Test number
    263955903684
    • AdvisoryNearside Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass43,632 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    43,632 miles
    Test number
    769532244277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail43,632 miles (+2,184)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,632 miles
    Test number
    246982644216
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Inner Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Inner Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Pass41,448 miles (+3,243)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    41,448 miles
    Test number
    568023843263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass38,205 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    38,205 miles
    Test number
    856415942288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail38,205 miles (+3,195)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,205 miles
    Test number
    485405142292
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  21. Pass35,010 miles (+3,367)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    35,010 miles
    Test number
    358498411423
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  22. Pass31,643 miles (+4,244)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    31,643 miles
    Test number
    322256620413

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass27,399 miles (+4,378)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    27,399 miles
    Test number
    893701449225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass23,021 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    23,021 miles
    Test number
    390684228417

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail23,021 miles (+3,651)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,021 miles
    Test number
    171692228231
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

  26. Pass19,370 miles (+4,117)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    19,370 miles
    Test number
    671161347220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass15,253 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    15,253 miles
    Test number
    423385746266
    • AdvisoryBrake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Questions about LL53 SBX

Does LL53 SBX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL53 SBX is valid until 20 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LL53 SBX?
The MOT on LL53 SBX is valid until 20 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL53 SBX done?
LL53 SBX was recorded at 111,305 miles at its MOT on 21 Aug 2026, an average of 4,811 miles a year.
Has LL53 SBX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL53 SBX has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on LL53 SBX 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 SBX find?
LL53 SBX passed its latest MOT on 21 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: offside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; central front oil leak, but not excessive; nearside front oil leak, but not excessive transmission oil leak, and 2 more.

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