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Green · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc

LR53 BJYMOT history

LR53 BJY is a green petrol MINI first used on 13 Oct 2003. Its MOT expired on 10 Jan 2026 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 226,323 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Jan 2025.

LR53 BJY green MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a MINI Hatch, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 10 Jan 2026
Mileage
226,323 mi
At MOT on 11 Jan 2025
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
10,812 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR53 BJY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
13 Oct 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Jan 2026
Latest MOT test
11 Jan 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR53 BJY was last recorded at 226,323 miles on 11 Jan 2025, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
226,322 miles · 19 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
10,812 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 226,323 miles
  • 2024 – 226,322 miles
  • 2023 – 216,748 miles
  • 2022 – 208,344 miles
  • 2021 – 199,851 miles
  • 2020 – 196,278 miles
  • 2019 – 192,348 miles
  • 2018 – 179,502 miles
  • 2017 – 167,595 miles
  • 2016 – 154,484 miles
  • 2015 – 142,539 miles
  • 2014 – 130,073 miles
  • 2013 – 117,998 miles
  • 2012 – 105,606 miles
  • 2011 – 91,980 miles
  • 2010 – 78,381 miles
  • 2009 – 65,873 miles
  • 2008 – 52,533 miles
  • 2007 – 40,196 miles
  • 2006 – 28,843 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass226,323 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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 Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2010

  • Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

28 tests since 7 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass226,323 miles (+1)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    226,323 miles
    Test number
    943767616544
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Fail226,322 miles (+9,574)1 major15 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    226,322 miles
    Test number
    171797650948
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material mainline (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge prompt replacement advised (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • 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 prompt replacement advised (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak rad

  3. Pass216,748 miles (+8,404)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    216,748 miles
    Test number
    363696064948
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass208,344 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    208,344 miles
    Test number
    375972627510
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail208,343 miles (+8,492)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    208,343 miles
    Test number
    707408927659
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass199,851 miles (+3,573)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    199,851 miles
    Test number
    689055008719
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass196,278 miles (+16)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    196,278 miles
    Test number
    648282128670
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail196,262 miles (+3,914)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    196,262 miles
    Test number
    622910094179
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass192,348 miles (+87)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    192,348 miles
    Test number
    182722371308
    • 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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Fail192,261 miles (+12,759)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    192,261 miles
    Test number
    930694370519
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • 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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass179,502 miles (+11,907)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    179,502 miles
    Test number
    147065703115
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material next to fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear exhaust rubbers deteriorated

  12. Pass167,595 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    167,595 miles
    Test number
    737749530197
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm the legal limit is 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

  13. Fail167,595 miles (+13,111)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,595 miles
    Test number
    120762416540
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm the legal limit is 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass154,484 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    154,484 miles
    Test number
    962229513816

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail154,483 miles (+11,944)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,483 miles
    Test number
    148106508421
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall - also close to limit (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass142,539 miles (+12,466)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    142,539 miles
    Test number
    158765413628
    • AdvisoryEngine oil level low

  17. Pass130,073 miles (+239)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    130,073 miles
    Test number
    177274454344

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail129,834 miles (+11,836)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,834 miles
    Test number
    736717344314
    • FailureOffside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureSteering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)

  19. Pass117,998 miles (+123)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    117,998 miles
    Test number
    847722253318

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail117,875 miles (+12,269)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,875 miles
    Test number
    865848843310
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

  21. Fail105,606 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,606 miles
    Test number
    217773442300
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  22. Pass105,606 miles (+13,626)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    105,606 miles
    Test number
    535763342350
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  23. Pass91,980 miles (+13,599)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    91,980 miles
    Test number
    458461751427

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass78,381 miles (+12,508)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    78,381 miles
    Test number
    114335940318
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  25. Pass65,873 miles (+13,340)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    65,873 miles
    Test number
    861373459361

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass52,533 miles (+12,337)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    52,533 miles
    Test number
    292628148378
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  27. Pass40,196 miles (+11,353)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    40,196 miles
    Test number
    840896657328
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteNearside wiper blade spliting at ends

  28. Pass28,843 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    28,843 miles
    Test number
    273200586256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR53 BJY

Does LR53 BJY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR53 BJY expired on 10 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR53 BJY?
The MOT on LR53 BJY expired on 10 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR53 BJY done?
LR53 BJY was recorded at 226,323 miles at its MOT on 11 Jan 2025, an average of 10,812 miles a year.
Has LR53 BJY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR53 BJY has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on LR53 BJY 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 BJY find?
LR53 BJY passed its latest MOT on 11 Jan 2025 with 7 advisories: nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 4 more.

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