MINI
Black · Diesel · 2003 · 1,364 cc
LR53 BJOMOT history
LR53 BJO is a black diesel MINI first used on 30 Sept 2003. Its MOT expired on 1 Aug 2025 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 101,970 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Aug 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 1 Aug 2025
- Mileage
- 101,970 mi
- At MOT on 1 Aug 2025
- MOT tests
- 25
- 19 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 4,438 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LR53 BJO
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- MINI
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,364 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 30 Sept 2003
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 1 Aug 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 1 Aug 2025 (Fail)
Mileage history
LR53 BJO was last recorded at 101,970 miles on 1 Aug 2025, 5,326 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jul 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 96,644 miles · 30 Jul 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 5,326 miles
- Average per year
- 4,438 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 101,970 miles
- 2024 – 96,644 miles
- 2023 – 88,465 miles
- 2022 – 79,662 miles
- 2021 – 73,536 miles
- 2020 – 73,513 miles
- 2019 – 73,355 miles
- 2018 – 69,270 miles
- 2017 – 64,182 miles
- 2016 – 59,997 miles
- 2015 – 55,950 miles
- 2014 – 51,901 miles
- 2013 – 47,197 miles
- 2012 – 43,037 miles
- 2011 – 38,013 miles
- 2010 – 33,228 miles
- 2009 – 30,201 miles
- 2008 – 26,060 miles
- 2007 – 22,702 miles
- 2006 – 18,702 miles
What the latest MOT found
Fail101,970 miles
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- MajorNearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
- MajorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory6 MOTs, 2020–2023
Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn
Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Full MOT history
25 tests since 27 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Fail101,970 miles (+5,326)2 dangerous5 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 101,970 miles
- Test number
- 676970480779
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- MajorNearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
- MajorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass96,644 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 96,644 miles
- Test number
- 146295131976
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail96,644 miles (+8,179)2 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 96,644 miles
- Test number
- 803824010811
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass88,465 miles (+5)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 88,465 miles
- Test number
- 814247749437
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail88,460 miles (+8,798)6 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 88,460 miles
- Test number
- 885087752572
- MajorBrake performance unable to be tested due to brake pipes (1.2.1 (g))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass79,662 miles (+5)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 79,662 miles
- Test number
- 163257067715
- AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail79,657 miles (+6,121)4 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 79,657 miles
- Test number
- 907573900349
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass73,536 miles9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 73,536 miles
- Test number
- 816395180922
- AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear reverse lamp broken
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail73,536 miles (+23)2 repaired9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 73,536 miles
- Test number
- 189740338443
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear reverse lamp broken
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass73,513 miles (+158)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 73,513 miles
- Test number
- 842888005913
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass73,355 miles (+4,085)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 73,355 miles
- Test number
- 787159798054
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass69,270 miles (+5,088)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 69,270 miles
- Test number
- 739074655781
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass64,182 miles (+4,185)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 64,182 miles
- Test number
- 873761306494
- AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre tread cracking
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre tread cracking
Pass59,997 miles (+4,047)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 59,997 miles
- Test number
- 730487567425
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass55,950 miles (+4,049)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 55,950 miles
- Test number
- 435305070265
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on edges (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on edges (4.1.E.1)
Pass51,901 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 51,901 miles
- Test number
- 645792984273
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Fail51,900 miles (+4,703)1 failure1 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 51,900 miles
- Test number
- 305922784473
- FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass47,197 miles (+4,160)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 47,197 miles
- Test number
- 537287683238
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Pass43,037 miles (+5,024)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 43,037 miles
- Test number
- 405956592276
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass38,013 miles (+4,785)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 38,013 miles
- Test number
- 439700891290
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass33,228 miles (+3,027)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 33,228 miles
- Test number
- 761040880291
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass30,201 miles (+4,141)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- 30,201 miles
- Test number
- 704402999251
- NoteNail in offside rear tyre
Pass26,060 miles (+3,358)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2009
- Odometer
- 26,060 miles
- Test number
- 140105108310
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass22,702 miles (+4,000)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2008
- Odometer
- 22,702 miles
- Test number
- 330521597234
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass18,702 miles2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2007
- Odometer
- 18,702 miles
- Test number
- 494490506377
- NoteBoth front tyres worn close to tread wear indicators
- NoteBoth front tyres worn on outer edge
Questions about LR53 BJO
- Does LR53 BJO currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LR53 BJO expired on 1 Aug 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LR53 BJO?
- The MOT on LR53 BJO expired on 1 Aug 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LR53 BJO done?
- LR53 BJO was recorded at 101,970 miles at its MOT on 1 Aug 2025, an average of 4,438 miles a year.
- Has LR53 BJO ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LR53 BJO has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Aug 2025.
- Has the mileage on LR53 BJO 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 LR53 BJO find?
- LR53 BJO failed its latest MOT on 1 Aug 2025 with 2 dangerous defects, 5 major defects and 2 advisories: nearside front tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; offside rear tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; nearside front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle, and 6 more.
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