
MINI
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
- 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))
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.
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))
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))
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))
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))
Pass84,354 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 84,354 miles
- Test number
- 658851776939
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
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))
Pass78,563 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 78,563 miles
- Test number
- 404738921523
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
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))
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))
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
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
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)
Pass51,950 miles (+4,840)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 51,950 miles
- Test number
- 645228354191
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass47,110 miles (+4,162)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 47,110 miles
- Test number
- 895179153178
No defects or advisories recorded.
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.
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
Pass33,597 miles (+4,045)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 33,597 miles
- Test number
- 860503560115
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
Pass25,657 miles (+4,375)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 25,657 miles
- Test number
- 451423278101
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass21,282 miles (+4,318)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jun 2008
- Odometer
- 21,282 miles
- Test number
- 330322267150
No defects or advisories recorded.
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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