MINI
Grey · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc
LR53 LRZMOT history
LR53 LRZ is a grey petrol MINI first used on 26 Sept 2003. Its MOT is valid until 25 Feb 2027 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 103,557 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Feb 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 25 Feb 2027
- Mileage
- 103,557 mi
- At MOT on 26 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 24
- 19 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 3,831 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LR53 LRZ
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- MINI
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,598 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 26 Sept 2003
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 25 Feb 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 26 Feb 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LR53 LRZ was last recorded at 103,557 miles on 26 Feb 2026, 20 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Feb 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 103,537 miles · 20 Feb 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 20 miles
- Average per year
- 3,831 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 103,557 miles
- 2025 – 101,636 miles
- 2024 – 99,774 miles
- 2023 – 97,762 miles
- 2022 – 95,787 miles
- 2021 – 93,409 miles
- 2020 – 91,274 miles
- 2018 – 88,062 miles
- 2016 – 80,420 miles
- 2015 – 75,255 miles
- 2013 – 55,383 miles
- 2012 – 51,636 miles
- 2011 – 46,285 miles
- 2010 – 39,857 miles
- 2008 – 36,007 miles
- 2007 – 32,724 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass103,557 miles
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner sill areas corroded at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryFront top strut mountings are noiseyRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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
Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2020
General corrosion
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Cannot see inner brake pads
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Under trays fitted
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Brake pipe slightly corroded all steel (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Full MOT history
24 tests since 1 Sept 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass103,557 miles (+20)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Feb 2027
- Odometer
- 103,557 miles
- Test number
- 790931475667
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner sill areas corroded at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront top strut mountings are noisey
Fail103,537 miles (+1,901)1 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 103,537 miles
- Test number
- 685957160843
- MajorSub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure offside front upper subframe support mounting bolt is loose/hanging out (5.3.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner sill areas corroded at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront top strut mountings are noisey
Pass101,636 miles (+8)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 101,636 miles
- Test number
- 320352873368
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Fail101,628 miles (+1,854)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 101,628 miles
- Test number
- 520975223450
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Pass99,774 miles (+46)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 99,774 miles
- Test number
- 548279750641
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail99,728 miles (+1,966)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 99,728 miles
- Test number
- 346450549361
- MajorEmissions unable to be completed exhaust leaking heavily towards rear (8.2.1.2 (d))
- MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass97,762 miles (+1,975)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 97,762 miles
- Test number
- 577604294095
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass95,787 miles (+2,378)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 95,787 miles
- Test number
- 607019734052
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass93,409 miles (+2,135)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 93,409 miles
- Test number
- 391270689142
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass91,274 miles (+27)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 91,274 miles
- Test number
- 378547590990
- AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryCannot see inner brake pads
- AdvisoryGeneral corrosion
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
Fail91,247 miles (+3,185)2 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 91,247 miles
- Test number
- 462111899018
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
- AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryCannot see inner brake pads
- AdvisoryGeneral corrosion
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryTyre pressure light on
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
Pass88,062 miles (+2,993)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 88,062 miles
- Test number
- 796140331763
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryGeneral corrosion
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass85,069 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 85,069 miles
- Test number
- 648791311943
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded all steel (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOil leak
Fail85,069 miles (+4,649)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 85,069 miles
- Test number
- 948445537618
- FailureHeadlamp cleaning device inoperative both (1.7.2)
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded all steel (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass80,420 miles (+5,165)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 80,420 miles
- Test number
- 926876691073
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass75,255 miles (+9,482)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 75,255 miles
- Test number
- 855306805833
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass65,773 miles (+10,390)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 65,773 miles
- Test number
- 206597505038
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass55,383 miles (+3,747)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 55,383 miles
- Test number
- 367633953357
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass51,636 miles (+1,929)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 51,636 miles
- Test number
- 839466762319
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass49,707 miles (+3,422)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 49,707 miles
- Test number
- 229536902088
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass46,285 miles (+6,428)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 46,285 miles
- Test number
- 135177601478
- AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Pass39,857 miles (+3,850)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jan 2011
- Odometer
- 39,857 miles
- Test number
- 884952510057
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass36,007 miles (+3,283)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 36,007 miles
- Test number
- 584336048229
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass32,724 miles
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2008
- Odometer
- 32,724 miles
- Test number
- 133624747261
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LR53 LRZ
- Does LR53 LRZ currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR53 LRZ is valid until 25 Feb 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LR53 LRZ?
- The MOT on LR53 LRZ is valid until 25 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LR53 LRZ done?
- LR53 LRZ was recorded at 103,557 miles at its MOT on 26 Feb 2026, an average of 3,831 miles a year.
- Has LR53 LRZ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LR53 LRZ has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Feb 2026.
- Has the mileage on LR53 LRZ 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 LRZ find?
- LR53 LRZ passed its latest MOT on 26 Feb 2026 with 4 advisories: offside rear service brake binding but not excessively; oil leak, but not excessive; suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner sill areas corroded at rear, and 1 more.
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