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Black · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc

LR53 LSCMOT history

LR53 LSC is a black petrol MINI first used on 26 Sept 2003. Its MOT is valid until 21 Nov 2026 and it has passed 11 of 13 MOT tests, with 64,981 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Oct 2025.

LR53 LSC black MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a MINI Hatch, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 21 Nov 2026
Mileage
64,981 mi
At MOT on 30 Oct 2025
MOT tests
13
11 passed · 2 failed
Per year
2,415 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR53 LSC
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
26 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
30 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR53 LSC was last recorded at 64,981 miles on 30 Oct 2025, 5,311 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
59,670 miles · 12 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
5,311 miles
Average per year
2,415 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 64,981 miles
  • 2024 – 59,670 miles
  • 2023 – 54,831 miles
  • 2022 – 50,133 miles
  • 2014 – 50,017 miles
  • 2013 – 47,390 miles
  • 2012 – 45,718 miles
  • 2011 – 43,207 miles
  • 2010 – 34,314 miles
  • 2008 – 26,892 miles
  • 2006 – 18,776 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass64,981 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

13 tests since 11 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass64,981 miles (+5,311)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    64,981 miles
    Test number
    572112145927
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass59,670 miles (+4,839)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    59,670 miles
    Test number
    272254194426

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass54,831 miles (+4,698)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    54,831 miles
    Test number
    473305358909

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass50,133 miles (+116)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    50,133 miles
    Test number
    539423010887

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass50,017 miles (+2,627)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    50,017 miles
    Test number
    589008444398
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteRear exhaust silencer corroded and peeling

  6. Pass47,390 miles (+1,672)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    47,390 miles
    Test number
    936459233213
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteRear exhaust box outer skin corroded

  7. Pass45,718 miles (+41)2 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    45,718 miles
    Test number
    126077752210
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteExhaust deteriorated
    • NoteNearside front tyre heavily worn outer shoulder
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn outer shoulder
    • NotePower assissted steering pipes damp
    • NoteSlight movement nearside front steering tie rod

  8. Fail45,677 miles (+2,470)2 failures1 repaired2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,677 miles
    Test number
    835391352201
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • Note(N/S MORE-SO)
    • NoteFRONT TYRES HAVE FEATHERED-AWAY ON THE OUTER-BANDS & NOW JUST WITHIN THE LEGAL MINIMUM, i.e..1.6MM
    • NoteO/S FRONT BRAKE-PAD LOW & NEARING LIMIT,,,,,,,,,,,,,,Thanx.
    • NoteREAR SILENCER DETERIORATING

  9. Pass43,207 miles (+8,893)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    43,207 miles
    Test number
    288364241297
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNearside front tyre wearing outer edge

  10. Pass34,314 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    34,314 miles
    Test number
    541200040091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail34,314 miles (+7,422)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,314 miles
    Test number
    724070340045
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass26,892 miles (+8,116)1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    26,892 miles
    Test number
    812502858243
    • NoteOil leak

  13. Pass18,776 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    18,776 miles
    Test number
    260164556256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR53 LSC

Does LR53 LSC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR53 LSC is valid until 21 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LR53 LSC?
The MOT on LR53 LSC is valid until 21 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR53 LSC done?
LR53 LSC was recorded at 64,981 miles at its MOT on 30 Oct 2025, an average of 2,415 miles a year.
Has LR53 LSC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR53 LSC has failed 2 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Sept 2012.
Has the mileage on LR53 LSC 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 LSC find?
LR53 LSC passed its latest MOT on 30 Oct 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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