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Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc

LR53 GSOMOT history

LR53 GSO is a silver petrol MINI first used on 30 Sept 2003. Its MOT is valid until 7 Mar 2027 and it has passed 21 of 25 MOT tests, with 85,965 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Mar 2026.

LR53 GSO silver MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 7 Mar 2027
Mileage
85,965 mi
At MOT on 4 Mar 2026
MOT tests
25
21 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,146 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR53 GSO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
30 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR53 GSO was last recorded at 85,965 miles on 4 Mar 2026, 2,933 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
83,032 miles · 3 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
2,933 miles
Average per year
3,146 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 85,965 miles
  • 2025 – 83,032 miles
  • 2024 – 80,352 miles
  • 2023 – 77,553 miles
  • 2022 – 74,317 miles
  • 2021 – 71,824 miles
  • 2020 – 69,645 miles
  • 2019 – 67,428 miles
  • 2018 – 65,389 miles
  • 2017 – 63,854 miles
  • 2016 – 61,860 miles
  • 2015 – 58,319 miles
  • 2014 – 55,743 miles
  • 2013 – 53,079 miles
  • 2012 – 49,726 miles
  • 2011 – 44,451 miles
  • 2010 – 38,898 miles
  • 2009 – 30,453 miles
  • 2008 – 25,040 miles
  • 2006 – 23,629 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass85,965 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner lip (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2018

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2013

  • Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2025

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2013

  • Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

25 tests since 17 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass85,965 miles (+2,933)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    85,965 miles
    Test number
    300146926458
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner lip (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass83,032 miles (+2,680)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    83,032 miles
    Test number
    769047476716
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  3. Pass80,352 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    80,352 miles
    Test number
    580446741603
    • AdvisoryDampness in nearside rear light unit
    • 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. Fail80,352 miles (+2,799)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,352 miles
    Test number
    479388196432
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryDampness in nearside rear light unit
    • 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))

  5. Pass77,553 miles (+9)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    77,553 miles
    Test number
    796103410159
    • AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust back box corroded

  6. Fail77,544 miles (+3,227)6 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,544 miles
    Test number
    630752427141
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorPower steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass74,317 miles (+2,493)3 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    74,317 miles
    Test number
    813357754748
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

  8. Pass71,824 miles (+2,179)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    71,824 miles
    Test number
    746653747258
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside 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 Exhaust in poor condtion

  9. Pass69,645 miles (+2,217)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    69,645 miles
    Test number
    112383016582
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBoth headlamps poor

  10. Pass67,428 miles (+2,039)2 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    67,428 miles
    Test number
    777459636136
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

  11. Pass65,389 miles (+1,535)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    65,389 miles
    Test number
    842002672975
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal rubber wearing smooth on one side
    • AdvisoryExhaust rear silencer first skin corroded from age
    • AdvisoryMinor engine oil leak present
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Registration plate lamp slightly deteriorated - lens cover missing
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm & bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

  12. Pass63,854 miles (+1,994)15 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    63,854 miles
    Test number
    613899979706
    • AdvisoryBoth nearside & offside front wiper blades are a little smeary. (Normal blades installed)
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal anti-slip worn smooth on one side.
    • AdvisoryBrake warning light on at present time of test. (Not brake fluid or ABS light)
    • AdvisoryCoolant header tank below minimum at time of test.
    • AdvisoryFuel cap perishing/deteriorating, but still seals effectively.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush Rear bush slightly splitting/perishing. Minor advisory. (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre 205/45 RF 17 84V Budget. Is blocking/stepping on the inner edge.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush Rear bush slightly splitting/perishing. Minor advisory. (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre 205/45 RF 17 84V Budget. Is blocking/stepping on the inner edge.
    • AdvisoryOil leak present. Appears to be coming from oil filter housing or filter. Also oil level below minimum.
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 3mm. (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer/back box, outer skin heavily corroded.
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread **Strong advise** EU logo with no boarder. (6.3.1d)

  13. Pass61,860 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    61,860 miles
    Test number
    299039834836
    • AdvisoryExhaust rear silencer first skin corroded
    • AdvisoryFuel cap rubber seal slightly deteriorated, but still seals fuel tank effectively
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 3mm (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

  14. Fail61,860 miles (+3,541)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,860 miles
    Test number
    326931966926
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryExhaust rear silencer first skin corroded
    • AdvisoryFuel cap rubber seal slightly deteriorated, but still seals fuel tank effectively
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 3mm (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

  15. Pass58,319 miles (+2,576)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    58,319 miles
    Test number
    906628545010
    • 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)

  16. Pass55,743 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    55,743 miles
    Test number
    159934134036
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteExhaust rusty

  17. Fail55,743 miles (+2,664)1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,743 miles
    Test number
    707304534038
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteExhaust rusty

  18. Pass53,079 miles (+3,353)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    53,079 miles
    Test number
    756606933087
    • 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)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  19. Pass49,726 miles (+5,275)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    49,726 miles
    Test number
    388084332087
    • 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)
    • NoteRear exhaust corroded

  20. Pass44,451 miles (+5,553)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    44,451 miles
    Test number
    556977711071
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  21. Pass38,898 miles (+8,445)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    38,898 miles
    Test number
    130000120012
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  22. Pass30,453 miles (+5,413)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    30,453 miles
    Test number
    851108229093
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass25,040 miles (+1,411)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    25,040 miles
    Test number
    123566938474

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass23,629 miles (+982)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    23,629 miles
    Test number
    500322766285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass22,647 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    22,647 miles
    Test number
    280567116091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR53 GSO

Does LR53 GSO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR53 GSO is valid until 7 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR53 GSO?
The MOT on LR53 GSO is valid until 7 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR53 GSO done?
LR53 GSO was recorded at 85,965 miles at its MOT on 4 Mar 2026, an average of 3,146 miles a year.
Has LR53 GSO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR53 GSO has failed 4 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on LR53 GSO 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 GSO find?
LR53 GSO passed its latest MOT on 4 Mar 2026 with 11 advisories: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush; nearside front road wheel slightly distorted inner lip, and 8 more.

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