MINI
Black · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc
LR53 LSEMOT history
LR53 LSE is a black petrol MINI first used on 26 Sept 2003. Its MOT is valid until 8 Sept 2027 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 110,808 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Sept 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 8 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 110,808 mi
- At MOT on 4 Sept 2026
- MOT tests
- 28
- 20 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 4,938 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LR53 LSE
- 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 8 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 4 Sept 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LR53 LSE was last recorded at 110,808 miles on 4 Sept 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Sept 2026.
Mileage went down between tests
- 6 Sept 2024: 95,565 miles, lower than 95,937 miles on 3 Sept 2024.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 110,807 miles · 2 Sept 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 1 miles
- Average per year
- 4,938 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 110,808 miles
- 2025 – 103,074 miles
- 2024 – 95,565 miles
- 2023 – 86,093 miles
- 2022 – 78,627 miles
- 2021 – 74,416 miles
- 2020 – 74,403 miles
- 2019 – 73,886 miles
- 2018 – 72,789 miles
- 2017 – 70,861 miles
- 2016 – 65,674 miles
- 2015 – 61,318 miles
- 2014 – 55,547 miles
- 2013 – 48,627 miles
- 2012 – 39,771 miles
- 2011 – 33,760 miles
- 2010 – 29,099 miles
- 2009 – 25,135 miles
- 2008 – 20,422 miles
- 2007 – 16,732 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass110,808 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated
Minor3 MOTs, 2018–2020
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated
Minor2 MOTs, 2018–2020
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020
Full MOT history
28 tests since 17 Aug 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass110,808 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 110,808 miles
- Test number
- 415293297688
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail110,807 miles (+7,733)3 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 110,807 miles
- Test number
- 501277562670
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass103,074 miles (+7,509)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 103,074 miles
- Test number
- 463994982909
- MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inside edges (5.2.3 (e))
Pass95,565 miles (-372)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 95,565 miles
- Test number
- 362674503479
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail95,937 miles (+9,844)4 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 95,937 miles
- Test number
- 997024157945
- MajorEmissions unable to be completed Due to major leak analyser would not pick up a reading from the emissions (8.2.1.2 (d))
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Back box (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low bulb may be in wrong (4.1.2 (a))
Pass86,093 miles (+7,466)2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 86,093 miles
- Test number
- 828127963134
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFuel cap seal perishing
Pass78,627 miles (+4,211)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 78,627 miles
- Test number
- 404818812499
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass74,416 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 74,416 miles
- Test number
- 766242199587
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail74,416 miles (+13)2 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 74,416 miles
- Test number
- 730022634636
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass74,403 miles (+517)3 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 74,403 miles
- Test number
- 232137997342
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front McPherson strut upper attachment noisy when performing lock to lock test
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass73,886 miles (+1,097)2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 73,886 miles
- Test number
- 379695844700
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside front top suspension bearing rough
Pass72,789 miles (+1,928)2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 72,789 miles
- Test number
- 877661312759
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass70,861 miles (+5,187)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 70,861 miles
- Test number
- 342052513382
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Pass65,674 miles (+4,356)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 65,674 miles
- Test number
- 141267142525
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass61,318 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 61,318 miles
- Test number
- 387433170842
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Fail61,318 miles (+5,771)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 61,318 miles
- Test number
- 688277183907
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Pass55,547 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 55,547 miles
- Test number
- 286470124217
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail55,547 miles (+6,920)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 55,547 miles
- Test number
- 327510824244
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Pass48,627 miles (+8,856)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 48,627 miles
- Test number
- 748755903208
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass39,771 miles (+6,011)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 39,771 miles
- Test number
- 327848102452
- NoteNearside front tyre has a cut in the sidewall but does not reach cords or canvas
- NoteRear exhaust box corroded but has no leak of gasses
Fail33,760 miles2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 33,760 miles
- Test number
- 398142441493
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Pass33,760 miles (+4,661)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 33,760 miles
- Test number
- 447682141238
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass29,099 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Aug 2011
- Odometer
- 29,099 miles
- Test number
- 814057430206
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail29,099 miles (+3,964)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 29,099 miles
- Test number
- 983456930234
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Pass25,135 miles2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 27 Aug 2010
- Odometer
- 25,135 miles
- Test number
- 401872239246
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
- NoteBoth front tyres worn on inner edge
Fail25,135 miles (+4,713)2 failures2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 25,135 miles
- Test number
- 914842439200
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
- NoteBoth front tyres worn on inner edge
Pass20,422 miles (+3,690)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Aug 2009
- Odometer
- 20,422 miles
- Test number
- 371751048493
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass16,732 miles
- MOT expiry
- 16 Aug 2008
- Odometer
- 16,732 miles
- Test number
- 371739327415
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LR53 LSE
- Does LR53 LSE currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR53 LSE is valid until 8 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LR53 LSE?
- The MOT on LR53 LSE is valid until 8 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LR53 LSE done?
- LR53 LSE was recorded at 110,808 miles at its MOT on 4 Sept 2026, an average of 4,938 miles a year.
- Has LR53 LSE ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LR53 LSE has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Sept 2026.
- Has the mileage on LR53 LSE ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 6 Sept 2024. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on LR53 LSE find?
- LR53 LSE passed its latest MOT on 4 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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