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Black · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc

LR53 GPYMOT history

LR53 GPY is a black petrol MINI first used on 12 Sept 2003. Its MOT is valid until 16 Jan 2027 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 66,749 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jan 2026.

LR53 GPY black MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 16 Jan 2027
Mileage
66,749 mi
At MOT on 17 Jan 2026
MOT tests
28
21 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,897 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR53 GPY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
12 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR53 GPY was last recorded at 66,749 miles on 17 Jan 2026, 239 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
66,510 miles · 16 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
239 miles
Average per year
2,897 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 66,749 miles
  • 2024 – 66,510 miles
  • 2022 – 52,668 miles
  • 2021 – 50,855 miles
  • 2020 – 47,406 miles
  • 2019 – 46,249 miles
  • 2018 – 44,816 miles
  • 2017 – 42,056 miles
  • 2016 – 37,264 miles
  • 2015 – 32,134 miles
  • 2014 – 29,075 miles
  • 2013 – 26,633 miles
  • 2012 – 24,489 miles
  • 2011 – 21,948 miles
  • 2010 – 18,380 miles
  • 2009 – 16,723 miles
  • 2008 – 14,936 miles
  • 2007 – 12,710 miles
  • 2006 – 10,516 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass66,749 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2019

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2019–2021

Full MOT history

28 tests since 19 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass66,749 miles (+239)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    66,749 miles
    Test number
    399416972596

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass66,510 miles (+13,297)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    66,510 miles
    Test number
    347856868948
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))

  3. Pass53,213 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    53,213 miles
    Test number
    930684217712
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail53,213 miles (+545)3 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,213 miles
    Test number
    653899160580
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass52,668 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    52,668 miles
    Test number
    276902603940
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Fail52,668 miles (+1,813)2 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,668 miles
    Test number
    628813227083
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass50,855 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    50,855 miles
    Test number
    756718899420
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Fail50,855 miles (+3,449)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,855 miles
    Test number
    210016709561
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass47,406 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    47,406 miles
    Test number
    637109551151
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal cracked up.

  10. Fail47,404 miles (+1,155)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,404 miles
    Test number
    578341278979
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront brake dics' s lipped & worn.
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads 90% worn low.
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal cracked up.

  11. Pass46,249 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    46,249 miles
    Test number
    184981605240
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides, fading, (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Fail46,246 miles (+1,430)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,246 miles
    Test number
    360331675701
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides, fading, (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))

  13. Pass44,816 miles (+417)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    44,816 miles
    Test number
    905231418681
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box is corroded

  14. Pass44,399 miles (+2)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    44,399 miles
    Test number
    513091185067
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust rear box corroded

  15. Fail44,397 miles (+2,341)4 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,397 miles
    Test number
    489249899882
    • MajorHeadlamp lens seriously defective both front (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust rear box corroded

  16. Pass42,056 miles (+4,792)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    42,056 miles
    Test number
    309573031045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass37,264 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    37,264 miles
    Test number
    622481667318
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded

  18. Fail37,263 miles (+5,129)1 dangerous4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,263 miles
    Test number
    563841814303
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureRear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded

  19. Pass32,134 miles (+3,059)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    32,134 miles
    Test number
    315257183951
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass29,075 miles (+2,442)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    29,075 miles
    Test number
    569597544293
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  21. Pass26,633 miles (+2,144)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    26,633 miles
    Test number
    638584033237
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  22. Pass24,489 miles (+2,541)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    24,489 miles
    Test number
    268969212229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass21,948 miles (+3,568)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    21,948 miles
    Test number
    765359921230
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  24. Pass18,380 miles (+1,657)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    18,380 miles
    Test number
    852820430264
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  25. Pass16,723 miles (+1,787)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    16,723 miles
    Test number
    532296329232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass14,936 miles (+2,226)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    14,936 miles
    Test number
    443749428241
    • 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)

  27. Pass12,710 miles (+2,194)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    12,710 miles
    Test number
    790524817230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass10,516 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    10,516 miles
    Test number
    300501036442

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR53 GPY

Does LR53 GPY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR53 GPY is valid until 16 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR53 GPY?
The MOT on LR53 GPY is valid until 16 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR53 GPY done?
LR53 GPY was recorded at 66,749 miles at its MOT on 17 Jan 2026, an average of 2,897 miles a year.
Has LR53 GPY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR53 GPY has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on LR53 GPY 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 GPY find?
LR53 GPY passed its latest MOT on 17 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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