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Gold · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc

LR53 LSXMOT history

LR53 LSX is a gold petrol MINI first used on 23 Oct 2003. Its MOT expired on 26 Apr 2025 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 126,541 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Apr 2025.

LR53 LSX gold MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 26 Apr 2025
Mileage
126,541 mi
At MOT on 28 Apr 2025
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,294 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR53 LSX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Gold
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
23 Oct 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Apr 2025
Latest MOT test
28 Apr 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

LR53 LSX was last recorded at 126,541 miles on 28 Apr 2025, 9,886 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Apr 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
116,655 miles · 23 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
9,886 miles
Average per year
5,294 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 126,541 miles
  • 2024 – 116,655 miles
  • 2023 – 109,026 miles
  • 2022 – 102,416 miles
  • 2021 – 101,716 miles
  • 2020 – 100,514 miles
  • 2019 – 98,867 miles
  • 2018 – 95,926 miles
  • 2017 – 88,352 miles
  • 2016 – 78,731 miles
  • 2015 – 72,735 miles
  • 2014 – 64,745 miles
  • 2012 – 59,699 miles
  • 2011 – 51,655 miles
  • 2010 – 44,682 miles
  • 2009 – 40,940 miles
  • 2008 – 37,884 miles
  • 2007 – 33,977 miles
  • 2006 – 28,896 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail126,541 miles
  • MajorBody panel insecure (6.2.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorWindscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))
  • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Rear bumper insecure

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

25 tests since 17 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail126,541 miles (+9,886)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,541 miles
    Test number
    830163653120
    • MajorBody panel insecure (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass116,655 miles (+7,629)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    116,655 miles
    Test number
    404134656368
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  3. Pass109,026 miles (+6,610)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    109,026 miles
    Test number
    804861930658

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass102,416 miles (+700)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    102,416 miles
    Test number
    632546870502

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass101,716 miles (+1,202)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    101,716 miles
    Test number
    972121738453
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBumper insecure

  6. Pass100,514 miles (+5)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    100,514 miles
    Test number
    305581631714
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear bumper insecure

  7. Fail100,509 miles (+1,642)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,509 miles
    Test number
    591533736846
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear bumper insecure

  8. Pass98,867 miles (+5)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    98,867 miles
    Test number
    496612880316
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear bumper insecure

  9. Fail98,862 miles (+2,936)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,862 miles
    Test number
    412610832821
    • MajorDipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams switch faulty (4.1.3 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear bumper insecure

  10. Pass95,926 miles (+7,574)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    95,926 miles
    Test number
    991459982323
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  11. Pass88,352 miles (+9,621)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2018
    Odometer
    88,352 miles
    Test number
    449282088908
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing on edges.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Pass78,731 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2017
    Odometer
    78,731 miles
    Test number
    960418722700

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail78,731 miles (+5,996)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,731 miles
    Test number
    120534001637
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

  14. Pass72,735 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2016
    Odometer
    72,735 miles
    Test number
    109078735150
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteRear silencer deteriorated

  15. Fail72,735 miles (+7,990)3 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,735 miles
    Test number
    206888235145
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteRear silencer deteriorated

  16. Pass64,745 miles (+5,046)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    64,745 miles
    Test number
    145730924445
    • AdvisoryOffside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)
    • NoteExhaust backbox corroded

  17. Pass59,699 miles (+8,044)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    59,699 miles
    Test number
    409267902328
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass51,655 miles (+6,973)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    51,655 miles
    Test number
    639805011335

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass44,682 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    44,682 miles
    Test number
    361703990439

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail44,682 miles (+3,742)2 failures1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,682 miles
    Test number
    330282690465
    • FailureNearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  21. Pass40,940 miles (+3,056)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    40,940 miles
    Test number
    724892109330

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass37,884 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    37,884 miles
    Test number
    443433928479

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail37,884 miles (+3,907)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,884 miles
    Test number
    911483628338
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high (1.8)

  24. Pass33,977 miles (+5,081)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    33,977 miles
    Test number
    444757017429

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass28,896 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    28,896 miles
    Test number
    690301326318

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR53 LSX

Does LR53 LSX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR53 LSX expired on 26 Apr 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR53 LSX?
The MOT on LR53 LSX expired on 26 Apr 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR53 LSX done?
LR53 LSX was recorded at 126,541 miles at its MOT on 28 Apr 2025, an average of 5,294 miles a year.
Has LR53 LSX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR53 LSX has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on LR53 LSX 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 LSX find?
LR53 LSX failed its latest MOT on 28 Apr 2025 with 2 major defects, 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: body panel insecure; windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road; nearside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources, and 1 more.

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