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Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc

LR53 LRYMOT history

LR53 LRY is a blue petrol MINI first used on 26 Sept 2003. Its MOT expired on 5 Sept 2024 and it has passed 17 of 31 MOT tests, with 50,987 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Sept 2023.

LR53 LRY blue MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 5 Sept 2024
Mileage
50,987 mi
At MOT on 6 Sept 2023
MOT tests
31
17 passed · 14 failed
Per year
2,166 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR53 LRY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
26 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Sept 2024
Latest MOT test
6 Sept 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR53 LRY was last recorded at 50,987 miles on 6 Sept 2023, 58 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Jul 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
50,929 miles · 27 Jul 2023
Between the last two tests
58 miles
Average per year
2,166 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 50,987 miles
  • 2022 – 46,805 miles
  • 2021 – 40,877 miles
  • 2020 – 40,822 miles
  • 2019 – 40,073 miles
  • 2018 – 39,379 miles
  • 2017 – 38,442 miles
  • 2016 – 37,632 miles
  • 2015 – 36,600 miles
  • 2014 – 34,178 miles
  • 2013 – 32,726 miles
  • 2011 – 30,246 miles
  • 2010 – 27,832 miles
  • 2009 – 25,023 miles
  • 2008 – 21,531 miles
  • 2007 – 17,657 miles
  • 2006 – 14,524 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass50,987 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • O/s front seat has play in mechanism

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2022

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2007–2014

  • Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2016

Full MOT history

31 tests since 22 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass50,987 miles (+58)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    50,987 miles
    Test number
    813420228011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail50,929 miles (+4,124)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,929 miles
    Test number
    702856910419
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  3. Pass46,805 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    46,805 miles
    Test number
    114803561687
    • AdvisoryO/s front seat has play in mechanism

  4. Fail46,805 miles (+5,928)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,805 miles
    Test number
    755231935981
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryO/s front seat has play in mechanism

  5. Pass40,877 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    40,877 miles
    Test number
    819470269141
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryO/s front seat has play in mechanism

  6. Fail40,877 miles (+55)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,877 miles
    Test number
    184871844083
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryO/s front seat has play in mechanism

  7. Pass40,822 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    40,822 miles
    Test number
    824544241875
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryO/s front seat has play in mechanism

  8. Fail40,822 miles (+749)1 dangerous1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,822 miles
    Test number
    843259420502
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryO/s front seat has play in mechanism

  9. Pass40,073 miles (+694)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    40,073 miles
    Test number
    920817260195
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  10. Pass39,379 miles (+13)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    39,379 miles
    Test number
    330169854809
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  11. Fail39,366 miles (+924)2 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,366 miles
    Test number
    343372802497
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  12. Pass38,442 miles (+810)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    38,442 miles
    Test number
    915411349135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass37,632 miles (+1)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    37,632 miles
    Test number
    803744065917
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules and offside (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases just met test standard (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryBoth front lower arm rear bushes slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryExhaust deteriorated
    • AdvisoryUnderside corroded round rear axle pickup points

  14. Fail37,631 miles (+1,031)1 failure10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,631 miles
    Test number
    589781822783
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules and offside (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases just met test standard (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)
    • AdvisoryBoth front lower arm rear bushes slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryExhaust deteriorated
    • AdvisoryUnderside corroded round rear axle pickup points

  15. Pass36,600 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    36,600 miles
    Test number
    848666085056
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteRear silencer deteriorated

  16. Fail36,600 miles (+2,422)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,600 miles
    Test number
    118356485081
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteRear silencer deteriorated

  17. Pass34,178 miles7 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    34,178 miles
    Test number
    155584584016
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)
    • NoteFront bumper insecure

  18. Fail34,178 miles (+1,452)9 failures7 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,178 miles
    Test number
    409623884099
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureFront registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
    • FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)
    • NoteFront bumper insecure

  19. Pass32,726 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    32,726 miles
    Test number
    309316683096
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Fail32,726 miles (+2,480)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,726 miles
    Test number
    137136783425
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  21. Pass30,246 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    30,246 miles
    Test number
    917847771216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail30,246 miles (+2,414)1 failure2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,246 miles
    Test number
    309457771276
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  23. Pass27,832 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    27,832 miles
    Test number
    683240970290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail27,832 miles (+2,809)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,832 miles
    Test number
    901070870293
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  25. Fail25,023 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,023 miles
    Test number
    510398669236
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  26. Pass25,023 miles (+3,492)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    25,023 miles
    Test number
    624418269222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass21,531 miles (+10)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    21,531 miles
    Test number
    802720178232
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  28. Fail21,521 miles (+3,864)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,521 miles
    Test number
    354709468484
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  29. Pass17,657 miles (+3,133)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    17,657 miles
    Test number
    422538977290
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBoth front tyres getting low

  30. Pass14,524 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    14,524 miles
    Test number
    441895766248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail14,254 miles4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,254 miles
    Test number
    222685366260
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Questions about LR53 LRY

Does LR53 LRY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR53 LRY expired on 5 Sept 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR53 LRY?
The MOT on LR53 LRY expired on 5 Sept 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR53 LRY done?
LR53 LRY was recorded at 50,987 miles at its MOT on 6 Sept 2023, an average of 2,166 miles a year.
Has LR53 LRY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR53 LRY has failed 14 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jul 2023.
Has the mileage on LR53 LRY 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 LRY find?
LR53 LRY passed its latest MOT on 6 Sept 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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