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Black · Petrol · 2004 · 1,598 cc

LL53 SLVMOT history

LL53 SLV is a black petrol MINI first used on 25 Feb 2004. Its MOT expired on 7 Mar 2025 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 185,374 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Mar 2024.

LL53 SLV black MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 7 Mar 2025
Mileage
185,374 mi
At MOT on 8 Mar 2024
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
8,587 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL53 SLV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
25 Feb 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Mar 2025
Latest MOT test
8 Mar 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL53 SLV was last recorded at 185,374 miles on 8 Mar 2024, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Feb 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
185,369 miles · 12 Feb 2024
Between the last two tests
5 miles
Average per year
8,587 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 185,374 miles
  • 2023 – 181,728 miles
  • 2022 – 176,488 miles
  • 2021 – 170,130 miles
  • 2020 – 164,625 miles
  • 2019 – 158,491 miles
  • 2018 – 151,892 miles
  • 2017 – 145,878 miles
  • 2016 – 139,871 miles
  • 2015 – 132,853 miles
  • 2014 – 125,387 miles
  • 2013 – 117,697 miles
  • 2012 – 107,215 miles
  • 2011 – 89,601 miles
  • 2010 – 67,054 miles
  • 2009 – 58,331 miles
  • 2008 – 52,056 miles
  • 2007 – 39,163 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass185,374 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2015

  • Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2012

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass185,374 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    185,374 miles
    Test number
    922085209719
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail185,369 miles (+3,641)7 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    185,369 miles
    Test number
    225186650841
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

  3. Pass181,728 miles (+5,240)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    181,728 miles
    Test number
    945949247454
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (f))

  4. Pass176,488 miles (+6,358)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    176,488 miles
    Test number
    764016350974
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryService brake binding but not excessively Both Rears (1.2.1 (f))

  5. Pass170,130 miles (+53)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    170,130 miles
    Test number
    160733438063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail170,077 miles (+5,452)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,077 miles
    Test number
    202297609533
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySteering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

  7. Pass164,625 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    164,625 miles
    Test number
    826504983357
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  8. Fail164,625 miles (+6,134)7 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,625 miles
    Test number
    945433150239
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass158,491 miles (+6,599)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    158,491 miles
    Test number
    450379234380

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass151,892 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    151,892 miles
    Test number
    943801339545

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail151,892 miles (+6,014)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,892 miles
    Test number
    413273405821
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

  12. Pass145,878 miles (+6,007)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    145,878 miles
    Test number
    649985542231
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass139,871 miles (+7,018)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    139,871 miles
    Test number
    337791890263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass132,853 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    132,853 miles
    Test number
    999209245087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail132,853 miles (+7,466)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,853 miles
    Test number
    426587245007
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • 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)

  16. Pass125,387 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    125,387 miles
    Test number
    985978844022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail125,387 miles (+7,690)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,387 miles
    Test number
    987168844025
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  18. Pass117,697 miles (+10,482)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    117,697 miles
    Test number
    617171753095
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Pass107,215 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    107,215 miles
    Test number
    308936342086
    • 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 (3.5.1g)
    • NoteExhaust back box rusty

  20. Fail107,215 miles (+17,614)2 repaired3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,215 miles
    Test number
    316146142006
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • 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 (3.5.1g)
    • NoteExhaust back box rusty

  21. Fail89,601 miles1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,601 miles
    Test number
    257207921052
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre slightly out of shape

  22. Pass89,601 miles (+22,547)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    89,601 miles
    Test number
    487897121090
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre slightly out of shape

  23. Pass67,054 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    67,054 miles
    Test number
    514792640062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail67,054 miles (+8,723)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,054 miles
    Test number
    324252740045
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass58,331 miles (+6,275)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    58,331 miles
    Test number
    924872949048
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteNearside front tyre wearing on outer shoulder

  26. Pass52,056 miles (+12,893)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    52,056 miles
    Test number
    591697758069
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNote rear wiper blade split

  27. Pass39,163 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    39,163 miles
    Test number
    660698557075
    • 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)

Questions about LL53 SLV

Does LL53 SLV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LL53 SLV expired on 7 Mar 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LL53 SLV?
The MOT on LL53 SLV expired on 7 Mar 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LL53 SLV done?
LL53 SLV was recorded at 185,374 miles at its MOT on 8 Mar 2024, an average of 8,587 miles a year.
Has LL53 SLV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL53 SLV has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on LL53 SLV 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 SLV find?
LL53 SLV passed its latest MOT on 8 Mar 2024 with 1 advisory: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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