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Gold · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc

LM53 RCUMOT history

LM53 RCU is a gold petrol MINI first used on 22 Dec 2003. Its MOT is valid until 30 Jul 2027 and it has passed 14 of 17 MOT tests, with 36,820 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jul 2026.

LM53 RCU gold MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 30 Jul 2027
Mileage
36,820 mi
At MOT on 8 Jul 2026
MOT tests
17
14 passed · 3 failed
Per year
1,517 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM53 RCU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Gold
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
22 Dec 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM53 RCU was last recorded at 36,820 miles on 8 Jul 2026, 6,296 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
30,524 miles · 1 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
6,296 miles
Average per year
1,517 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 36,820 miles
  • 2025 – 30,524 miles
  • 2024 – 26,168 miles
  • 2023 – 20,226 miles
  • 2018 – 20,050 miles
  • 2014 – 19,499 miles
  • 2013 – 19,248 miles
  • 2012 – 18,516 miles
  • 2011 – 16,900 miles
  • 2010 – 15,251 miles
  • 2009 – 13,544 miles
  • 2008 – 11,268 miles
  • 2007 – 9,540 miles
  • 2006 – 7,097 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass36,820 miles
  • AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive PAS (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

17 tests since 4 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass36,820 miles (+6,296)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    36,820 miles
    Test number
    441994713567
    • AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive PAS (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass30,524 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    30,524 miles
    Test number
    795056504610
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Fail30,518 miles (+4,350)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,518 miles
    Test number
    962413504194
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass26,168 miles (+5,942)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    26,168 miles
    Test number
    330206807599
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass20,226 miles (+176)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    20,226 miles
    Test number
    483875766622

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass20,050 miles (+551)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    20,050 miles
    Test number
    961787544340

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass19,499 miles (+251)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    19,499 miles
    Test number
    708976754335

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass19,248 miles (+732)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    19,248 miles
    Test number
    315887243393
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear exhaust box cover corroded but not seriously weakened

  9. Pass18,516 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    18,516 miles
    Test number
    697286442361
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  10. Fail18,516 miles (+1,616)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,516 miles
    Test number
    775186242385
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  11. Pass16,900 miles (+1,649)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    16,900 miles
    Test number
    918679041371

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass15,251 miles (+1,707)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    15,251 miles
    Test number
    404778340456
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass13,544 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    13,544 miles
    Test number
    314120259371

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail13,544 miles (+2,276)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    13,544 miles
    Test number
    404320859397
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  15. Pass11,268 miles (+1,728)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    11,268 miles
    Test number
    294042538360

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass9,540 miles (+2,443)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    9,540 miles
    Test number
    313405957335

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass7,097 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    7,097 miles
    Test number
    564348236337

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM53 RCU

Does LM53 RCU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM53 RCU is valid until 30 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM53 RCU?
The MOT on LM53 RCU is valid until 30 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 RCU done?
LM53 RCU was recorded at 36,820 miles at its MOT on 8 Jul 2026, an average of 1,517 miles a year.
Has LM53 RCU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM53 RCU has failed 3 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on LM53 RCU 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 RCU find?
LM53 RCU passed its latest MOT on 8 Jul 2026 with 2 advisories: hydraulic leak, but not excessive pas; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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