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Red · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc

LM53 RBXMOT history

LM53 RBX is a red petrol MINI first used on 19 Dec 2003. Its MOT is valid until 13 Oct 2027 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 20,496 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Oct 2026.

LM53 RBX red MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a MINI Hatch, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 13 Oct 2027
Mileage
20,496 mi
At MOT on 2 Oct 2026
MOT tests
29
21 passed · 8 failed
Per year
662 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM53 RBX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
19 Dec 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM53 RBX was last recorded at 20,496 miles on 2 Oct 2026, 871 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
19,625 miles · 23 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
871 miles
Average per year
662 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 20,496 miles
  • 2025 – 19,625 miles
  • 2024 – 18,132 miles
  • 2023 – 17,607 miles
  • 2022 – 16,883 miles
  • 2021 – 16,339 miles
  • 2020 – 15,746 miles
  • 2019 – 15,595 miles
  • 2018 – 15,200 miles
  • 2017 – 14,377 miles
  • 2016 – 13,350 miles
  • 2015 – 12,475 miles
  • 2014 – 12,279 miles
  • 2013 – 11,915 miles
  • 2012 – 11,449 miles
  • 2011 – 10,781 miles
  • 2010 – 10,537 miles
  • 2009 – 10,094 miles
  • 2008 – 9,409 miles
  • 2007 – 8,692 miles
  • 2006 – 7,352 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass20,496 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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 Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

Full MOT history

29 tests since 23 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass20,496 miles (+871)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    20,496 miles
    Test number
    543300294411
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  2. Pass19,625 miles (+1,493)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    19,625 miles
    Test number
    566125279322

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass18,132 miles (+525)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    18,132 miles
    Test number
    166625083076
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  4. Pass17,607 miles (+724)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    17,607 miles
    Test number
    277560130801
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  5. Pass16,883 miles (+544)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    16,883 miles
    Test number
    244798933391
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  6. Pass16,339 miles (+593)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    16,339 miles
    Test number
    585992447353

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass15,746 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    15,746 miles
    Test number
    918356041430

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail15,746 miles (+151)3 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,746 miles
    Test number
    988400879414
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
  9. Pass15,595 miles (+395)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    15,595 miles
    Test number
    585248947062
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass15,200 miles (+823)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    15,200 miles
    Test number
    349855641366

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass14,377 miles (+1,027)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    14,377 miles
    Test number
    496117507813

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass13,350 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    13,350 miles
    Test number
    524599318934

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail13,350 miles (+875)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    13,350 miles
    Test number
    792017233383
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
  14. Pass12,475 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    12,475 miles
    Test number
    402547452265
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal starting to crack
  15. Fail12,475 miles (+196)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    12,475 miles
    Test number
    314772954394
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal starting to crack
  16. Pass12,279 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    12,279 miles
    Test number
    216346984210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail12,279 miles (+364)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    12,279 miles
    Test number
    937526284286
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
  18. Fail11,915 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    11,915 miles
    Test number
    447837173217
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
  19. Pass11,915 miles (+466)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    11,915 miles
    Test number
    589667073229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass11,449 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    11,449 miles
    Test number
    578956982298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail11,449 miles (+668)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    11,449 miles
    Test number
    665136182217
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  22. Fail10,781 miles1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    10,781 miles
    Test number
    489644381267
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre outerwall cracked.
    • NoteRear washer jet not squirting any water on screen.
  23. Pass10,781 miles (+244)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    10,781 miles
    Test number
    519474281203
    • NoteOffside rear tyre outerwall cracked.
    • NoteRear washer jet not squirting any water on screen.
  24. Fail10,537 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    10,537 miles
    Test number
    250797280259
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Mechanical brake component securing device missing (3.5.1i)
  25. Pass10,537 miles (+443)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    10,537 miles
    Test number
    741557880245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass10,094 miles (+685)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    10,094 miles
    Test number
    281749079232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass9,409 miles (+717)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    9,409 miles
    Test number
    434063308399

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass8,692 miles (+1,340)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    8,692 miles
    Test number
    943362717309

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass7,352 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    7,352 miles
    Test number
    982447126377

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM53 RBX

Does LM53 RBX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM53 RBX is valid until 13 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM53 RBX?
The MOT on LM53 RBX is valid until 13 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM53 RBX done?
LM53 RBX was recorded at 20,496 miles at its MOT on 2 Oct 2026, an average of 662 miles a year.
Has LM53 RBX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM53 RBX has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Oct 2020.
Has the mileage on LM53 RBX 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 RBX find?
LM53 RBX passed its latest MOT on 2 Oct 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output; offside headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output.

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