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Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc

LR53 GPZMOT history

LR53 GPZ is a silver petrol MINI first used on 18 Sept 2003. Its MOT expired on 1 Oct 2025 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 128,194 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2024.

LR53 GPZ silver MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 1 Oct 2025
Mileage
128,194 mi
At MOT on 2 Oct 2024
MOT tests
22
18 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,234 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR53 GPZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
18 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Oct 2025
Latest MOT test
2 Oct 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR53 GPZ was last recorded at 128,194 miles on 2 Oct 2024, 22 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
128,172 miles · 30 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
22 miles
Average per year
5,234 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 128,194 miles
  • 2023 – 118,275 miles
  • 2022 – 112,465 miles
  • 2021 – 111,474 miles
  • 2020 – 109,312 miles
  • 2019 – 107,404 miles
  • 2018 – 104,448 miles
  • 2017 – 99,752 miles
  • 2015 – 97,377 miles
  • 2014 – 97,235 miles
  • 2013 – 80,328 miles
  • 2012 – 79,250 miles
  • 2011 – 64,153 miles
  • 2010 – 49,527 miles
  • 2009 – 49,363 miles
  • 2008 – 44,608 miles
  • 2007 – 40,155 miles
  • 2006 – 30,107 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass128,194 miles
  • AdvisoryCoolant leakRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryRegistration 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 Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2023

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2023

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023

Full MOT history

22 tests since 5 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass128,194 miles (+22)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    128,194 miles
    Test number
    783138811774
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  2. Fail128,172 miles (+9,897)7 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,172 miles
    Test number
    374833262141
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  3. Pass118,275 miles (+5,810)1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    118,275 miles
    Test number
    530600482282
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  4. Pass112,465 miles (+991)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    112,465 miles
    Test number
    709154575782
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  5. Pass111,474 miles (+2,162)1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    111,474 miles
    Test number
    322664030666
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  6. Pass109,312 miles (+1,908)13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    109,312 miles
    Test number
    722896758125
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  7. Pass107,404 miles (+2,956)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    107,404 miles
    Test number
    576572224943
    • MinorNearside Driver's view to the sides outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  8. Pass104,448 miles (+4,696)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    104,448 miles
    Test number
    550814226016
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  9. Pass99,752 miles (+2,375)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    99,752 miles
    Test number
    388120946577

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass97,377 miles (+31)3 advisories6 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    97,377 miles
    Test number
    656316995150
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteFront exhaust flexi sleeve and rear rubber exhaust mounts in poor condition
    • NoteFuel cap seal perished
    • NoteOffside registration plate lamp lens cover missing
    • NoteSurface corossion in both front to rear and offside front metal brake pipes
  11. Fail97,346 miles (+111)3 failures4 advisories6 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,346 miles
    Test number
    299549435451
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBoth rear exhaust rubbers seperated,exhaust secure at time of inspection recomend replacement rubbers due to condition
    • NoteFuel cap seal perished
    • NoteOffside reg plate lamp lens cover missing
    • NoteSurface corossion in both front to rear and offside front metal brake pipes
  12. Pass97,235 miles (+16,907)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    97,235 miles
    Test number
    207466014495

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass80,328 miles (+1,078)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    80,328 miles
    Test number
    108465193016
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteRear ehaust silencer mounting poor condition
  14. Pass79,250 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    79,250 miles
    Test number
    119988312165
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteRear exhaust mount cracked but system secure
  15. Fail79,250 miles (+15,097)1 dangerous3 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,250 miles
    Test number
    345277412139
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteRear exhaust mount cracked but system secure
  16. Pass64,153 miles (+14,626)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    64,153 miles
    Test number
    399664881086
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in rear tyre
  17. Pass49,527 miles (+164)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    49,527 miles
    Test number
    131428490486
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  18. Pass49,363 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    49,363 miles
    Test number
    401652219253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail49,363 miles (+4,755)1 failure2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,363 miles
    Test number
    844852119237
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • Repaired at testBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
  20. Pass44,608 miles (+4,453)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    44,608 miles
    Test number
    170683278042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass40,155 miles (+10,048)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    40,155 miles
    Test number
    282508617047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass30,107 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    30,107 miles
    Test number
    212535906094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR53 GPZ

Does LR53 GPZ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR53 GPZ expired on 1 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR53 GPZ?
The MOT on LR53 GPZ expired on 1 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR53 GPZ done?
LR53 GPZ was recorded at 128,194 miles at its MOT on 2 Oct 2024, an average of 5,234 miles a year.
Has LR53 GPZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR53 GPZ has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on LR53 GPZ 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 GPZ find?
LR53 GPZ passed its latest MOT on 2 Oct 2024 with 5 advisories: coolant leak; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 2 more.

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