MINI
Grey · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc
LR53 NFJMOT history
LR53 NFJ is a grey petrol MINI first used on 26 Sept 2003. Its MOT is valid until 25 Aug 2027 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 82,331 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 25 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 82,331 mi
- At MOT on 26 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 27
- 20 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 3,335 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LR53 NFJ
- 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 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 26 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LR53 NFJ was last recorded at 82,331 miles on 26 Aug 2026, 88 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Dec 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 82,243 miles · 1 Dec 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 88 miles
- Average per year
- 3,335 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 82,331 miles
- 2023 – 82,243 miles
- 2022 – 74,705 miles
- 2021 – 71,026 miles
- 2020 – 69,268 miles
- 2019 – 67,012 miles
- 2018 – 64,779 miles
- 2017 – 61,670 miles
- 2016 – 55,193 miles
- 2015 – 50,010 miles
- 2014 – 44,022 miles
- 2013 – 39,650 miles
- 2012 – 38,028 miles
- 2011 – 34,605 miles
- 2010 – 31,651 miles
- 2008 – 28,150 miles
- 2007 – 24,130 miles
- 2006 – 15,679 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass82,331 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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.
Rear fog lamp not working
Major2 MOTs, 2023–2026
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020
Steering system slightly rough
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020
Full MOT history
27 tests since 1 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass82,331 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 82,331 miles
- Test number
- 458233851566
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail82,331 miles (+88)5 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 82,331 miles
- Test number
- 125469703863
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass82,243 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 82,243 miles
- Test number
- 878837723070
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail82,243 miles (+7,538)2 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 82,243 miles
- Test number
- 715278030375
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Pass74,705 miles (+1,569)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 74,705 miles
- Test number
- 112416367410
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner cv boot deteriorated
Pass73,136 miles (+2,110)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 73,136 miles
- Test number
- 259019465872
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass71,026 miles (+1,758)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 71,026 miles
- Test number
- 357248529315
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass69,268 miles7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 69,268 miles
- Test number
- 438332670567
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front & Rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryCoolant leak
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisorySteering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))
Fail69,268 miles (+2,256)2 repaired7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 69,268 miles
- Test number
- 553695372089
- Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front & Rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryCoolant leak
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisorySteering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))
Pass67,012 miles7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 67,012 miles
- Test number
- 405529892785
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisorySteering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))
Fail67,012 miles (+2,233)1 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 67,012 miles
- Test number
- 700918855346
- MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisorySteering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))
Pass64,779 miles (+3,109)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 64,779 miles
- Test number
- 699618634822
- AdvisorySteering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
Pass61,670 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 61,670 miles
- Test number
- 975556663154
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail61,670 miles (+6,477)5 dangerous
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 61,670 miles
- Test number
- 998681467109
- DangerousNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- DangerousNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- DangerousOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- DangerousOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- DangerousWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Pass55,193 miles (+5,183)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 55,193 miles
- Test number
- 938098148019
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass50,010 miles (+5,988)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 50,010 miles
- Test number
- 106563625015
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- NoteFront brake discs lipped
- NoteOffside rear tyre getting low on tread and worn inner edge
Pass44,022 miles (+4,372)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 44,022 miles
- Test number
- 378689504062
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass39,650 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 39,650 miles
- Test number
- 356909203072
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail39,650 miles (+1,622)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 39,650 miles
- Test number
- 575769803019
- FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass38,028 miles (+3,423)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 38,028 miles
- Test number
- 127666402064
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass34,605 miles (+2,954)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 34,605 miles
- Test number
- 316598001085
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass31,651 miles (+3,501)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jan 2011
- Odometer
- 31,651 miles
- Test number
- 780742310071
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass28,150 miles (+4,020)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2009
- Odometer
- 28,150 miles
- Test number
- 494098908377
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass24,130 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2008
- Odometer
- 24,130 miles
- Test number
- 551016207386
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail24,130 miles (+315)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 24,130 miles
- Test number
- 491555707476
- FailureNearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Pass23,815 miles (+8,136)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 23,815 miles
- Test number
- 831798667272
- AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- NoteAdvise both rear tyres worn very low on inner edges.
- NoteAdvise n/s/f wheel buckled on inner edge
Pass15,679 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2007
- Odometer
- 15,679 miles
- Test number
- 391024646478
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LR53 NFJ
- Does LR53 NFJ currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR53 NFJ is valid until 25 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LR53 NFJ?
- The MOT on LR53 NFJ is valid until 25 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LR53 NFJ done?
- LR53 NFJ was recorded at 82,331 miles at its MOT on 26 Aug 2026, an average of 3,335 miles a year.
- Has LR53 NFJ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LR53 NFJ has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Aug 2026.
- Has the mileage on LR53 NFJ 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 NFJ find?
- LR53 NFJ passed its latest MOT on 26 Aug 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play.
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