MINI logo

MINI

Black · Petrol · 2004 · 1,598 cc

LM53 CBXMOT history

LM53 CBX is a black petrol MINI first used on 27 Feb 2004. Its MOT is valid until 31 Jul 2027 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 99,790 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jul 2026.

LM53 CBX black MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a MINI Hatch, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 31 Jul 2027
Mileage
99,790 mi
At MOT on 22 Jul 2026
MOT tests
29
19 passed · 10 failed
Per year
4,392 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for LM53 CBX in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
LM53 CBX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
27 Feb 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM53 CBX was last recorded at 99,790 miles on 22 Jul 2026, 79 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
99,711 miles · 17 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
79 miles
Average per year
4,392 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 99,790 miles
  • 2025 – 99,531 miles
  • 2024 – 93,914 miles
  • 2023 – 87,637 miles
  • 2022 – 81,334 miles
  • 2021 – 75,916 miles
  • 2020 – 69,405 miles
  • 2019 – 63,075 miles
  • 2017 – 58,872 miles
  • 2016 – 54,183 miles
  • 2015 – 51,303 miles
  • 2014 – 48,282 miles
  • 2013 – 45,446 miles
  • 2012 – 42,591 miles
  • 2011 – 37,966 miles
  • 2010 – 32,978 miles
  • 2009 – 29,055 miles
  • 2008 – 21,112 miles
  • 2007 – 14,606 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass99,790 miles
  • MinorCentral Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass99,790 miles (+79)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    99,790 miles
    Test number
    284944856594
    • MinorCentral Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  2. Fail99,711 miles (+180)1 major2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,711 miles
    Test number
    549262474201
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorCentral Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  3. Pass99,531 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    99,531 miles
    Test number
    514086815275
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Fail99,531 miles1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,531 miles
    Test number
    148238914675
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Fail99,531 miles (+5,617)1 dangerous4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,531 miles
    Test number
    572982537361
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorPower steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass93,914 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    93,914 miles
    Test number
    620433357542

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail93,914 miles (+6,277)1 dangerous4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,914 miles
    Test number
    337437626290
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass87,637 miles (+6,303)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    87,637 miles
    Test number
    437545542546

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass81,334 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    81,334 miles
    Test number
    328231137857
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  10. Fail81,334 miles (+5,418)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,334 miles
    Test number
    693425381302
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  11. Pass75,916 miles (+6,511)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    75,916 miles
    Test number
    638024907498
    • AdvisoryFront Under vehicle corroded but not excessive
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass69,405 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    69,405 miles
    Test number
    721585093716

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail69,405 miles (+6,330)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,405 miles
    Test number
    273875874694
    • DangerousNearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

  14. Pass63,075 miles (+4,203)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    63,075 miles
    Test number
    125578361284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass58,872 miles (+4,689)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    58,872 miles
    Test number
    910149410821

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass54,183 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    54,183 miles
    Test number
    509372223296
    • AdvisorySuspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush both (2.5.B.2b)

  17. Fail54,183 miles (+2,880)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,183 miles
    Test number
    602875071196
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush both (2.5.B.2b)

  18. Pass51,303 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    51,303 miles
    Test number
    586626124288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail51,303 miles (+3,021)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,303 miles
    Test number
    159709533356
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  20. Pass48,282 miles (+2,836)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    48,282 miles
    Test number
    389625854484

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass45,446 miles (+8)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    45,446 miles
    Test number
    446714053220
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteNearside rear tyree has slight inner wear

  22. Fail45,438 miles (+2,847)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,438 miles
    Test number
    819688543206
    • FailureNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteNearside rear tyree has slight inner wear

  23. Pass42,591 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    42,591 miles
    Test number
    787402422268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail42,591 miles (+4,625)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,591 miles
    Test number
    797582722205
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  25. Pass37,966 miles (+4,988)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    37,966 miles
    Test number
    866797651108
    • 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)

  26. Pass32,978 miles (+3,923)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    32,978 miles
    Test number
    423777250029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass29,055 miles (+7,943)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    29,055 miles
    Test number
    992959069080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass21,112 miles (+6,506)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    21,112 miles
    Test number
    210847858001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass14,606 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    14,606 miles
    Test number
    882059457064
    • NoteNearside front tyre low on outer edges

Questions about LM53 CBX

Does LM53 CBX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM53 CBX is valid until 31 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM53 CBX?
The MOT on LM53 CBX is valid until 31 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM53 CBX done?
LM53 CBX was recorded at 99,790 miles at its MOT on 22 Jul 2026, an average of 4,392 miles a year.
Has LM53 CBX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM53 CBX has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on LM53 CBX 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 LM53 CBX find?
LM53 CBX passed its latest MOT on 22 Jul 2026 with 2 minor defects: central rear windscreen wiper blade defective; windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view.

Related registrations

Browse all LM53C registrations

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.