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Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc

LR53 DBVMOT history

LR53 DBV is a silver petrol MINI first used on 11 Sept 2003. Its MOT is valid until 23 Jun 2027 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 128,031 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Jun 2026.

LR53 DBV silver MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 23 Jun 2027
Mileage
128,031 mi
At MOT on 19 Jun 2026
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,152 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR53 DBV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
11 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR53 DBV was last recorded at 128,031 miles on 19 Jun 2026, 4,805 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
123,226 miles · 20 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
4,805 miles
Average per year
5,152 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 128,031 miles
  • 2025 – 123,226 miles
  • 2024 – 115,291 miles
  • 2023 – 109,597 miles
  • 2018 – 107,086 miles
  • 2017 – 97,462 miles
  • 2016 – 89,295 miles
  • 2015 – 82,230 miles
  • 2014 – 77,546 miles
  • 2013 – 72,148 miles
  • 2012 – 65,567 miles
  • 2011 – 57,780 miles
  • 2010 – 45,464 miles
  • 2009 – 39,626 miles
  • 2007 – 32,787 miles
  • 2006 – 26,183 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass128,031 miles
  • MinorFront Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear axle rustyRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Rear exhaust box deteriorated. both front tyres wearing on edges, inflation very low

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2009

Full MOT history

22 tests since 12 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass128,031 miles (+4,805)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    128,031 miles
    Test number
    448705263001
    • MinorFront Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear axle rusty
  2. Pass123,226 miles (+7,935)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    123,226 miles
    Test number
    644255386955
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all 4 (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear axle rusty
  3. Pass115,291 miles (+5,694)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    115,291 miles
    Test number
    748210633952
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  4. Pass109,597 miles (+2,511)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    109,597 miles
    Test number
    388438134837

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass107,086 miles (+9,624)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    107,086 miles
    Test number
    102875678019
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.4)
  6. Pass97,462 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    97,462 miles
    Test number
    656534443299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail97,462 miles (+8,167)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,462 miles
    Test number
    391966322724
    • Repaired at testAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
  8. Pass89,295 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    89,295 miles
    Test number
    190929205597

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail89,295 miles (+7,065)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,295 miles
    Test number
    547202127318
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
  10. Pass82,230 miles (+4,684)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    82,230 miles
    Test number
    987202475075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass77,546 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    77,546 miles
    Test number
    359627374093
    • 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)
  12. Fail77,546 miles (+5,398)7 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,546 miles
    Test number
    425236874012
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • 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)
  13. Pass72,148 miles (+6,581)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    72,148 miles
    Test number
    647773573061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass65,567 miles (+7,787)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    65,567 miles
    Test number
    428385972079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass57,780 miles (+30)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    57,780 miles
    Test number
    158843171042
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
  16. Fail57,750 miles (+12,286)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,750 miles
    Test number
    128819261484
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
  17. Pass45,464 miles (+5,838)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    45,464 miles
    Test number
    180054060451
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
  18. Pass39,626 miles (+20)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    39,626 miles
    Test number
    612317539027
    • DangerousRear exhaust box deteriorated. both front tyres wearing on edges, inflation very low
  19. Fail39,606 miles (+6,819)1 dangerous2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,606 miles
    Test number
    130997829075
    • DangerousRear exhaust box deteriorated. both front tyres wearing on edges, inflation very low
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
  20. Pass32,787 miles (+6,604)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    32,787 miles
    Test number
    550613787215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass26,183 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    26,183 miles
    Test number
    472145956287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail26,183 miles2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,183 miles
    Test number
    501545656289
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LR53 DBV

Does LR53 DBV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR53 DBV is valid until 23 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR53 DBV?
The MOT on LR53 DBV is valid until 23 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR53 DBV done?
LR53 DBV was recorded at 128,031 miles at its MOT on 19 Jun 2026, an average of 5,152 miles a year.
Has LR53 DBV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR53 DBV has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Mar 2017.
Has the mileage on LR53 DBV 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 DBV find?
LR53 DBV passed its latest MOT on 19 Jun 2026 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides; front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 4 more.

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