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Black · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc

LR53 GUGMOT history

LR53 GUG is a black petrol MINI first used on 17 Sept 2003. Its MOT expired on 21 Nov 2023 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 127,691 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Nov 2022.

LR53 GUG black MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 21 Nov 2023
Mileage
127,691 mi
At MOT on 22 Nov 2022
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,819 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR53 GUG
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
17 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Nov 2023
Latest MOT test
22 Nov 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR53 GUG was last recorded at 127,691 miles on 22 Nov 2022, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Nov 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
127,689 miles · 15 Nov 2022
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
6,819 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 127,691 miles
  • 2021 – 125,992 miles
  • 2020 – 124,607 miles
  • 2019 – 123,465 miles
  • 2018 – 120,125 miles
  • 2017 – 116,659 miles
  • 2016 – 111,991 miles
  • 2015 – 108,896 miles
  • 2014 – 100,472 miles
  • 2013 – 93,995 miles
  • 2012 – 84,706 miles
  • 2011 – 74,283 miles
  • 2010 – 65,176 miles
  • 2009 – 54,053 miles
  • 2008 – 43,221 miles
  • 2007 – 31,111 miles
  • 2006 – 17,422 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass127,691 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryMultiple suspension components and mountings corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2011–2016

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • All metal brake pipes corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

25 tests since 21 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass127,691 miles (+2)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    127,691 miles
    Test number
    202411730262
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryMultiple suspension components and mountings corroded

  2. Fail127,689 miles (+1,697)5 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,689 miles
    Test number
    868689993392
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryEngine overheated during test
    • AdvisoryMultiple suspension components and mountings corroded

  3. Pass125,992 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    125,992 miles
    Test number
    411221494352
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAll metal brake pipes corroded

  4. Fail125,991 miles (+1,384)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,991 miles
    Test number
    559060150867
    • MajorBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAll metal brake pipes corroded

  5. Pass124,607 miles (+1,142)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    124,607 miles
    Test number
    123286001319
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  6. Pass123,465 miles (+3,340)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    123,465 miles
    Test number
    529768224906

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass120,125 miles (+3,466)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    120,125 miles
    Test number
    734168827286
    • 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 (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre cracking
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal perishing

  8. Pass116,659 miles (+4,668)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    116,659 miles
    Test number
    848439176851
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear and nearside front (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre close to legal limit,sidewall deteriorated and damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre close to legal limit,cracking and side wall deteriorated
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres cracking
    • AdvisoryEngine oil level low

  9. Pass111,991 miles (+19)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    111,991 miles
    Test number
    701291658027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail111,972 miles (+3,076)10 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,972 miles
    Test number
    911573755038
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  11. Pass108,896 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    108,896 miles
    Test number
    686464645234
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  12. Fail108,896 miles (+8,424)2 failures1 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,896 miles
    Test number
    326408235214
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  13. Pass100,472 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    100,472 miles
    Test number
    676364134248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail100,472 miles (+6,477)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,472 miles
    Test number
    569074034233
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  15. Pass93,995 miles (+9,289)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    93,995 miles
    Test number
    658449333230
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteExhaust heavily corroded

  16. Fail84,706 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,706 miles
    Test number
    367250232482
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  17. Pass84,706 miles (+10,423)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    84,706 miles
    Test number
    395480432431

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass74,283 miles (+205)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    74,283 miles
    Test number
    459578831277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail74,078 miles (+8,902)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,078 miles
    Test number
    375491231476
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  20. Fail65,176 miles3 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,176 miles
    Test number
    122541230297
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteChip in windscreen in a zone

  21. Pass65,176 miles (+11,123)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    65,176 miles
    Test number
    554421830240
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteChip in windscreen in a zone

  22. Pass54,053 miles (+10,832)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    54,053 miles
    Test number
    762730529201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass43,221 miles (+12,110)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    43,221 miles
    Test number
    500124238207
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  24. Pass31,111 miles (+13,689)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    31,111 miles
    Test number
    392303827236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass17,422 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    17,422 miles
    Test number
    934194966292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR53 GUG

Does LR53 GUG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR53 GUG expired on 21 Nov 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR53 GUG?
The MOT on LR53 GUG expired on 21 Nov 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR53 GUG done?
LR53 GUG was recorded at 127,691 miles at its MOT on 22 Nov 2022, an average of 6,819 miles a year.
Has LR53 GUG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR53 GUG has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on LR53 GUG 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 GUG find?
LR53 GUG passed its latest MOT on 22 Nov 2022 with 6 advisories: nearside front inner suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front inner suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 3 more.

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