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Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc

LR53 GUHMOT history

LR53 GUH is a blue petrol MINI first used on 30 Sept 2003. Its MOT expired on 31 Aug 2024 and it has passed 18 of 28 MOT tests, with 114,320 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Sept 2023.

LR53 GUH blue MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 31 Aug 2024
Mileage
114,320 mi
At MOT on 1 Sept 2023
MOT tests
28
18 passed · 10 failed
Per year
5,588 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR53 GUH
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
30 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 31 Aug 2024
Latest MOT test
1 Sept 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR53 GUH was last recorded at 114,320 miles on 1 Sept 2023, 4,905 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Sept 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
109,415 miles · 2 Sept 2022
Between the last two tests
4,905 miles
Average per year
5,588 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 114,320 miles
  • 2022 – 109,415 miles
  • 2021 – 104,733 miles
  • 2020 – 101,798 miles
  • 2019 – 97,669 miles
  • 2018 – 85,557 miles
  • 2017 – 79,944 miles
  • 2016 – 63,580 miles
  • 2015 – 60,774 miles
  • 2014 – 57,755 miles
  • 2013 – 53,728 miles
  • 2012 – 49,985 miles
  • 2011 – 49,444 miles
  • 2010 – 48,402 miles
  • 2009 – 37,356 miles
  • 2008 – 33,230 miles
  • 2007 – 26,611 miles
  • 2006 – 19,542 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass114,320 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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.

  • Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Exhaust back box outer skin corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Rear Brakes slightly binding

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

28 tests since 15 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass114,320 miles (+4,905)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    114,320 miles
    Test number
    306290664718
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail109,415 miles (+4,682)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,415 miles
    Test number
    602234131523
    • MajorFront Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass104,733 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    104,733 miles
    Test number
    823990811245
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both head lights faded (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both tyres cracking in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Fail104,733 miles (+2,935)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,733 miles
    Test number
    332559096341
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both head lights faded (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both tyres cracking in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass101,798 miles (+4,129)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    101,798 miles
    Test number
    274119069096
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both head lights (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass97,669 miles (+12,112)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    97,669 miles
    Test number
    695938212285
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass85,557 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    85,557 miles
    Test number
    450234449032
    • AdvisoryNearside front wheel bearing corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake pipe corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake pipe corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake pipe corroded

  8. Pass85,557 miles (+5,613)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    85,557 miles
    Test number
    566717287081
    • AdvisoryFront brake pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play
    • AdvisoryRear brake pipes corroded

  9. Pass79,944 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    79,944 miles
    Test number
    190200296876
    • AdvisoryBoth windscreen wiper slightly smeary
    • AdvisoryExhaust back box outer skin corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brakes slightly binding
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  10. Fail79,944 miles (+12)1 failure8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,944 miles
    Test number
    233355374489
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • AdvisoryBoth windscreen wiper slightly smeary
    • AdvisoryExhaust back box outer skin corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brakes slightly binding
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  11. Fail79,932 miles (+16,352)5 failures11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,932 miles
    Test number
    998386910070
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Most rear (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Most rear (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBoth windscreen wipers slightly smeary
    • AdvisoryExhaust back box outer skin corroded
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brakes slightly binding
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  12. Pass63,580 miles (+2,806)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    63,580 miles
    Test number
    179746029799
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Most rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Most rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Pass60,774 miles (+3,019)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    60,774 miles
    Test number
    985272315105
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteMinor coolant leak

  14. Pass57,755 miles (+4,027)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    57,755 miles
    Test number
    239271804192
    • NoteChild seat fitted to n/s/r
    • NoteCorosion to rear metal brake pipes
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSome binding to o/s/r wheel when rotated

  15. Pass53,728 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    53,728 miles
    Test number
    737072413138
    • NoteN/s/r seat belt partialy tested / child seat fitted
    • NoteRear tyres getting close to wear bars and deteriating
    • NoteSome binding to o/s/r wheel when rotated

  16. Fail53,728 miles (+3,743)2 repaired3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,728 miles
    Test number
    897172213110
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteN/s/r seat belt partialy tested / child seat fitted
    • NoteRear tyres getting close to wear bars and deteriating
    • NoteSome binding to o/s/r wheel when rotated

  17. Pass49,985 miles (+541)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    49,985 miles
    Test number
    587712802105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass49,444 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    49,444 miles
    Test number
    136142731277
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Fail49,444 miles (+1,042)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,444 miles
    Test number
    498292431266
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass48,402 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    48,402 miles
    Test number
    711826750209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail48,402 miles (+11,046)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,402 miles
    Test number
    171064850251
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • NoteN/s/f disc pitted
    • NoteO/s/r tyre on 2mm

  22. Fail37,356 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,356 miles
    Test number
    792388769272
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  23. Pass37,356 miles (+4,126)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    37,356 miles
    Test number
    920248069233
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  24. Pass33,230 miles (+6,619)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    33,230 miles
    Test number
    640183778255
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

  25. Pass26,611 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    26,611 miles
    Test number
    230071547261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail26,611 miles (+7,069)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,611 miles
    Test number
    212220847237
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  27. Fail19,542 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,542 miles
    Test number
    533258556220
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  28. Pass19,542 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    19,542 miles
    Test number
    704098356220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR53 GUH

Does LR53 GUH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR53 GUH expired on 31 Aug 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR53 GUH?
The MOT on LR53 GUH expired on 31 Aug 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR53 GUH done?
LR53 GUH was recorded at 114,320 miles at its MOT on 1 Sept 2023, an average of 5,588 miles a year.
Has LR53 GUH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR53 GUH has failed 10 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on LR53 GUH 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 GUH find?
LR53 GUH passed its latest MOT on 1 Sept 2023 with 7 advisories: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 4 more.

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