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Black · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc

LR53 BJUMOT history

LR53 BJU is a black petrol MINI first used on 15 Sept 2003. Its MOT is valid until 11 Mar 2027 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 75,196 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Mar 2026.

LR53 BJU black MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 11 Mar 2027
Mileage
75,196 mi
At MOT on 12 Mar 2026
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,441 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR53 BJU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
15 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR53 BJU was last recorded at 75,196 miles on 12 Mar 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
75,194 miles · 10 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
3,441 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 75,196 miles
  • 2025 – 72,238 miles
  • 2024 – 70,251 miles
  • 2023 – 68,001 miles
  • 2022 – 65,354 miles
  • 2021 – 63,701 miles
  • 2020 – 59,016 miles
  • 2019 – 56,390 miles
  • 2018 – 52,627 miles
  • 2017 – 49,934 miles
  • 2016 – 43,243 miles
  • 2015 – 34,819 miles
  • 2014 – 25,245 miles
  • 2012 – 21,746 miles
  • 2011 – 20,830 miles
  • 2010 – 19,205 miles
  • 2009 – 16,600 miles
  • 2008 – 14,358 miles
  • 2007 – 10,939 miles
  • 2006 – 7,924 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass75,196 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2024

Full MOT history

27 tests since 24 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass75,196 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    75,196 miles
    Test number
    515600246496
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail75,194 miles (+2,956)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,194 miles
    Test number
    692388037541
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass72,238 miles (+1,987)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    72,238 miles
    Test number
    647230439884
    • MinorFront Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear wiper torn

  4. Pass70,251 miles (+2,250)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    70,251 miles
    Test number
    127299098863
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass68,001 miles (+2,647)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    68,001 miles
    Test number
    967002152354
    • MinorCentral Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  6. Pass65,354 miles (+1,653)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    65,354 miles
    Test number
    128404640250
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning third brake light (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  7. Pass63,701 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    63,701 miles
    Test number
    592672839926
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working 30% inoperative (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail63,701 miles (+4,685)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,701 miles
    Test number
    733837566381
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass59,016 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    59,016 miles
    Test number
    197989480715

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail59,016 miles (+2,626)1 dangerous3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,016 miles
    Test number
    792885511022
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass56,390 miles (+3,763)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    56,390 miles
    Test number
    716942990355
    • 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))
    • 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 pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Pass52,627 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    52,627 miles
    Test number
    614005931263
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  13. Fail52,627 miles (+2,693)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,627 miles
    Test number
    867983735561
    • FailureNearside Rear Outer brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  14. Pass49,934 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    49,934 miles
    Test number
    132469669514
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heavily corroded externally
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  15. Fail49,934 miles (+6,691)6 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,934 miles
    Test number
    756998227711
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heavily corroded externally
    • AdvisoryRear wiper come away not clearing rear screen
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  16. Pass43,243 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    43,243 miles
    Test number
    586950912267
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre wearing thin on outer edge
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  17. Fail43,243 miles (+8,424)3 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,243 miles
    Test number
    391125578018
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement wishbone bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Wishbone bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre wearing thin on outer edge
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  18. Pass34,819 miles (+9,574)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    34,819 miles
    Test number
    196052815030
    • 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)

  19. Pass25,245 miles (+3,499)1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    25,245 miles
    Test number
    836394314030
    • NoteBoth rear tyres cracking

  20. Pass21,746 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    21,746 miles
    Test number
    685153332312

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail21,746 miles (+916)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,746 miles
    Test number
    927063132348
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  22. Pass20,830 miles (+1,625)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    20,830 miles
    Test number
    578355731350

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass19,205 miles (+2,605)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    19,205 miles
    Test number
    121500120329

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass16,600 miles (+2,242)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    16,600 miles
    Test number
    721140929304

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass14,358 miles (+3,419)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    14,358 miles
    Test number
    741333628302

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass10,939 miles (+3,015)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    10,939 miles
    Test number
    774584657289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass7,924 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    7,924 miles
    Test number
    642586036284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR53 BJU

Does LR53 BJU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR53 BJU is valid until 11 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR53 BJU?
The MOT on LR53 BJU is valid until 11 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR53 BJU done?
LR53 BJU was recorded at 75,196 miles at its MOT on 12 Mar 2026, an average of 3,441 miles a year.
Has LR53 BJU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR53 BJU has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on LR53 BJU 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 BJU find?
LR53 BJU passed its latest MOT on 12 Mar 2026 with 1 advisory: rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.

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