MINI
Black · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc
LR53 LYWMOT history
LR53 LYW is a black petrol MINI first used on 26 Sept 2003. Its MOT is valid until 27 Sept 2027 and it has passed 21 of 30 MOT tests, with 74,366 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Sept 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 27 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 74,366 mi
- At MOT on 25 Sept 2026
- MOT tests
- 30
- 21 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 2,782 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LR53 LYW
- 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 27 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 25 Sept 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LR53 LYW was last recorded at 74,366 miles on 25 Sept 2026, 1,407 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Sept 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 72,959 miles · 5 Sept 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1,407 miles
- Average per year
- 2,782 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 74,366 miles
- 2025 – 72,959 miles
- 2024 – 71,345 miles
- 2023 – 69,809 miles
- 2022 – 67,934 miles
- 2021 – 66,334 miles
- 2020 – 64,898 miles
- 2019 – 63,224 miles
- 2018 – 60,667 miles
- 2017 – 58,260 miles
- 2016 – 55,677 miles
- 2015 – 53,241 miles
- 2014 – 50,660 miles
- 2013 – 48,389 miles
- 2012 – 44,783 miles
- 2011 – 40,484 miles
- 2010 – 35,193 miles
- 2009 – 31,412 miles
- 2008 – 26,810 miles
- 2007 – 22,991 miles
- 2006 – 18,742 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass74,366 miles
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH SIDE (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output FRONT (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2023
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.
Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
30 tests since 26 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass74,366 miles (+1,407)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 74,366 miles
- Test number
- 923730108355
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH SIDE (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output FRONT (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass72,959 miles (+1,614)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 72,959 miles
- Test number
- 435957783269
- AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both side (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass71,345 miles (+2)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 71,345 miles
- Test number
- 148935575876
- AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Fail71,343 miles (+1,534)3 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 71,343 miles
- Test number
- 900585373734
- MajorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Pass69,809 miles (+1,875)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 69,809 miles
- Test number
- 857516721400
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass67,934 miles (+1,600)2 minor
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 67,934 miles
- Test number
- 811349643605
- MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Pass66,334 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 66,334 miles
- Test number
- 399121167230
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust box starting to corrode
Fail66,331 miles (+1,433)2 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 66,331 miles
- Test number
- 370730211219
- MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Nail in tyre Tread edge
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust box starting to corrode
Pass64,898 miles2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 64,898 miles
- Test number
- 241576395129
- MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail64,898 miles (+1,674)2 major2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 64,898 miles
- Test number
- 817518757955
- MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass63,224 miles (+2,557)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 63,224 miles
- Test number
- 922465136710
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass60,667 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 60,667 miles
- Test number
- 728038974594
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail60,667 miles (+2,407)1 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 60,667 miles
- Test number
- 731520344108
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass58,260 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 58,260 miles
- Test number
- 205190878523
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly disfigured
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly disfigured
- AdvisoryOil leak Engine
Fail58,260 miles (+2,583)2 failures5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 58,260 miles
- Test number
- 747751997583
- FailureNearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly disfigured
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly disfigured
- AdvisoryOil leak Engine
Pass55,677 miles (+2,436)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 55,677 miles
- Test number
- 512130950011
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass53,241 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 53,241 miles
- Test number
- 244084226095
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Fail53,241 miles (+2,581)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 53,241 miles
- Test number
- 905572664046
- Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Pass50,660 miles (+2,271)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 50,660 miles
- Test number
- 419636864254
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass48,389 miles (+48)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 48,389 miles
- Test number
- 308817383278
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail48,341 miles (+3,558)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 48,341 miles
- Test number
- 316925883272
- FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Pass44,783 miles (+4,299)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 44,783 miles
- Test number
- 507763692252
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass40,484 miles (+5,291)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 40,484 miles
- Test number
- 369972691211
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass35,193 miles (+3,781)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 35,193 miles
- Test number
- 312227180473
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass31,412 miles (+13)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- 31,412 miles
- Test number
- 861124899224
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail31,399 miles (+4,589)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 31,399 miles
- Test number
- 241862299281
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Pass26,810 miles (+3,819)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Oct 2009
- Odometer
- 26,810 miles
- Test number
- 923184688250
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass22,991 miles (+4,249)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 Oct 2008
- Odometer
- 22,991 miles
- Test number
- 411186397208
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass18,742 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2007
- Odometer
- 18,742 miles
- Test number
- 474520876285
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail18,742 miles1 dangerous
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 18,742 miles
- Test number
- 162049666240
- DangerousNearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
Questions about LR53 LYW
- Does LR53 LYW currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR53 LYW is valid until 27 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LR53 LYW?
- The MOT on LR53 LYW is valid until 27 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 LYW done?
- LR53 LYW was recorded at 74,366 miles at its MOT on 25 Sept 2026, an average of 2,782 miles a year.
- Has LR53 LYW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LR53 LYW has failed 9 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Sept 2024.
- Has the mileage on LR53 LYW 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 LYW find?
- LR53 LYW passed its latest MOT on 25 Sept 2026 with 3 advisories: front brake disc worn, but not excessively both side; front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output front; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.
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