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Black · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc

LR53 BTOMOT history

LR53 BTO is a black petrol MINI first used on 15 Sept 2003. Its MOT expired on 19 Apr 2025 and it has passed 18 of 30 MOT tests, with 140,519 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Apr 2024.

LR53 BTO black MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 19 Apr 2025
Mileage
140,519 mi
At MOT on 17 Apr 2024
MOT tests
30
18 passed · 12 failed
Per year
7,016 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR53 BTO
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 expired on 19 Apr 2025
Latest MOT test
17 Apr 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR53 BTO was last recorded at 140,519 miles on 17 Apr 2024, 12,953 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Apr 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
127,566 miles · 20 Apr 2023
Between the last two tests
12,953 miles
Average per year
7,016 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 140,519 miles
  • 2023 – 127,566 miles
  • 2022 – 127,537 miles
  • 2021 – 127,019 miles
  • 2020 – 125,530 miles
  • 2019 – 124,042 miles
  • 2018 – 122,346 miles
  • 2017 – 115,850 miles
  • 2016 – 106,079 miles
  • 2015 – 96,009 miles
  • 2014 – 91,779 miles
  • 2013 – 84,895 miles
  • 2012 – 80,513 miles
  • 2011 – 75,287 miles
  • 2010 – 67,027 miles
  • 2009 – 62,922 miles
  • 2008 – 46,297 miles
  • 2007 – 31,917 miles
  • 2006 – 16,564 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass140,519 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear general surface corrosion to sub-frame & suspension components

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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2008–2013

  • Clutch pedal rubber missing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass140,519 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    140,519 miles
    Test number
    773985309928
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear general surface corrosion to sub-frame & suspension components

  2. Fail140,517 miles (+12,951)5 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,517 miles
    Test number
    427006470741
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear general surface corrosion to sub-frame & suspension components

  3. Pass127,566 miles (+29)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    127,566 miles
    Test number
    191797407861

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail127,537 miles (+518)1 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,537 miles
    Test number
    449605467430
    • MajorFuel tank insecure tank strap corroded (6.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryClutch pedal rubber missing

  5. Pass127,019 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    127,019 miles
    Test number
    598910667861
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear hand brake lazy
    • AdvisoryRear Fuel tank slightly loose securing straps corroded (6.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryClutch pedal rubber missing

  6. Fail127,009 miles (+1,479)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,009 miles
    Test number
    852034875675
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear hand brake lazy
    • AdvisoryRear Fuel tank slightly loose securing straps corroded (6.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryClutch pedal rubber missing

  7. Pass125,530 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    125,530 miles
    Test number
    932551948303
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Fail125,520 miles (+5)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,520 miles
    Test number
    250484213342
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Fail125,515 miles (+1,473)2 dangerous5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,515 miles
    Test number
    895102338478
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass124,042 miles (+1,696)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    124,042 miles
    Test number
    231982488188
    • MinorOffside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 abnormal wear (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryCooling fan not cutting in

  11. Pass122,346 miles (+6,496)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2019
    Odometer
    122,346 miles
    Test number
    454022608591
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Pass115,850 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    115,850 miles
    Test number
    389540374797
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Fail115,850 miles (+9,771)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,850 miles
    Test number
    855587411299
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass106,079 miles (+10,070)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    106,079 miles
    Test number
    686941080844

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass96,009 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    96,009 miles
    Test number
    267511745033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail96,009 miles (+4,230)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,009 miles
    Test number
    347960445064
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

  17. Pass91,779 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    91,779 miles
    Test number
    437724634037
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  18. Fail91,779 miles (+6,884)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,779 miles
    Test number
    837434434062
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  19. Pass84,895 miles (+10)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    84,895 miles
    Test number
    277047733031
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

  20. Fail84,885 miles (+4,372)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,885 miles
    Test number
    628445033029
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  21. Pass80,513 miles2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    80,513 miles
    Test number
    176518532462
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • NoteOffside front tyre soon, tread worn low.
    • NoteRear brake discs, corroded/worn/pitted.
    • NoteSlight brake binding offside rear.

  22. Fail80,513 miles (+5,226)2 failures2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,513 miles
    Test number
    466787032090
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • NoteOffside front tyre soon, tread worn low.
    • NoteRear brake discs, corroded/worn/pitted.
    • NoteSlight brake binding offside rear.

  23. Pass75,287 miles (+8,260)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    75,287 miles
    Test number
    935364031039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass67,027 miles (+4,105)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    67,027 miles
    Test number
    423300240020
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  25. Pass62,922 miles (+16,625)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    62,922 miles
    Test number
    633985059275
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  26. Pass46,297 miles (+14,380)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    46,297 miles
    Test number
    244706648269
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  27. Pass31,917 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    31,917 miles
    Test number
    971744167219
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged
    • NoteN/s/f tyre wearing edge

  28. Fail31,917 miles (+15,353)4 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,917 miles
    Test number
    482554567228
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged
    • NoteN/s/f tyre wearing edge

  29. Pass16,564 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    16,564 miles
    Test number
    323909826262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail16,564 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,564 miles
    Test number
    551989926235
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Questions about LR53 BTO

Does LR53 BTO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR53 BTO expired on 19 Apr 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR53 BTO?
The MOT on LR53 BTO expired on 19 Apr 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR53 BTO done?
LR53 BTO was recorded at 140,519 miles at its MOT on 17 Apr 2024, an average of 7,016 miles a year.
Has LR53 BTO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR53 BTO has failed 12 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on LR53 BTO 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 BTO find?
LR53 BTO passed its latest MOT on 17 Apr 2024 with 5 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 2 more.

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