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Black · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc

LR53 GRXMOT history

LR53 GRX is a black petrol MINI first used on 25 Sept 2003. Its MOT expired on 30 Jul 2025 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 94,744 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jul 2024.

LR53 GRX black MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a MINI Hatch, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 30 Jul 2025
Mileage
94,744 mi
At MOT on 29 Jul 2024
MOT tests
23
19 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,297 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR53 GRX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
25 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Jul 2025
Latest MOT test
29 Jul 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR53 GRX was last recorded at 94,744 miles on 29 Jul 2024, 2,605 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Jul 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
92,139 miles · 31 Jul 2023
Between the last two tests
2,605 miles
Average per year
4,297 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 94,744 miles
  • 2023 – 92,139 miles
  • 2022 – 88,185 miles
  • 2021 – 84,354 miles
  • 2020 – 81,578 miles
  • 2019 – 78,563 miles
  • 2018 – 72,604 miles
  • 2017 – 64,777 miles
  • 2016 – 59,249 miles
  • 2015 – 55,895 miles
  • 2014 – 51,950 miles
  • 2013 – 47,110 miles
  • 2012 – 42,948 miles
  • 2011 – 38,016 miles
  • 2010 – 33,597 miles
  • 2009 – 29,552 miles
  • 2008 – 25,657 miles
  • 2007 – 21,282 miles
  • 2006 – 16,964 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass94,744 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 0mm on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 0mm on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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 pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

23 tests since 23 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass94,744 miles (+2,605)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    94,744 miles
    Test number
    775629934206
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 0mm on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 0mm on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass92,139 miles (+9)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    92,139 miles
    Test number
    136640489881
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  3. Fail92,130 miles (+3,945)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,130 miles
    Test number
    619105027016
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  4. Pass88,185 miles (+3,831)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    88,185 miles
    Test number
    267879199989
    • 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))
  5. Pass84,354 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    84,354 miles
    Test number
    658851776939

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail84,354 miles (+2,776)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,354 miles
    Test number
    804891617835
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Pass81,578 miles (+3,015)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    81,578 miles
    Test number
    234948248804
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive oil leak around gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  8. Pass78,563 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    78,563 miles
    Test number
    404738921523

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail78,562 miles (+5,958)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,562 miles
    Test number
    337990369180
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
  10. Pass72,604 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    72,604 miles
    Test number
    659332380052
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  11. Fail72,604 miles (+7,827)1 dangerous2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,604 miles
    Test number
    276232801670
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  12. Pass64,777 miles (+5,528)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    64,777 miles
    Test number
    761176966825
    • AdvisoryBoth front suspension arm rear bushes worn
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded All (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear silencer hanger corroded
  13. Pass59,249 miles (+3,354)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    59,249 miles
    Test number
    298933704904
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes corroding
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre wearing out of shape
  14. Pass55,895 miles (+3,945)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    55,895 miles
    Test number
    426151875173
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  15. Pass51,950 miles (+4,840)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    51,950 miles
    Test number
    645228354191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass47,110 miles (+4,162)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    47,110 miles
    Test number
    895179153178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass42,948 miles (+4,932)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    42,948 miles
    Test number
    495961352181
    • NoteOffside headlamp aim on limt.
    • NoteWashers effective but on limit.
  18. Pass38,016 miles (+4,419)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    38,016 miles
    Test number
    439558061168
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteFRONT BRAKE PADS ARE VERY LOW
  19. Pass33,597 miles (+4,045)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    33,597 miles
    Test number
    860503560115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass29,552 miles (+3,895)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    29,552 miles
    Test number
    233046769408
    • 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)
  21. Pass25,657 miles (+4,375)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    25,657 miles
    Test number
    451423278101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass21,282 miles (+4,318)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    21,282 miles
    Test number
    330322267150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass16,964 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    16,964 miles
    Test number
    102424876181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR53 GRX

Does LR53 GRX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR53 GRX expired on 30 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR53 GRX?
The MOT on LR53 GRX expired on 30 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR53 GRX done?
LR53 GRX was recorded at 94,744 miles at its MOT on 29 Jul 2024, an average of 4,297 miles a year.
Has LR53 GRX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR53 GRX has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Jul 2023.
Has the mileage on LR53 GRX 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 GRX find?
LR53 GRX passed its latest MOT on 29 Jul 2024 with 2 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 0mm on inner edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 0mm on inner edge.

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