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Red · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc

LR53 NWCMOT history

LR53 NWC is a red petrol MINI first used on 9 Oct 2003. Its MOT expired on 1 Jun 2022 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 110,336 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jun 2022.

LR53 NWC red MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 1 Jun 2022
Mileage
110,336 mi
At MOT on 6 Jun 2022
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,970 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR53 NWC
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
9 Oct 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Jun 2022
Latest MOT test
6 Jun 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

LR53 NWC was last recorded at 110,336 miles on 6 Jun 2022, 954 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Jun 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 28 Apr 2016: 86,351 miles, lower than 88,268 miles on 23 Apr 2016.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
109,382 miles · 1 Jun 2021
Between the last two tests
954 miles
Average per year
5,970 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 110,336 miles
  • 2021 – 109,382 miles
  • 2020 – 108,671 miles
  • 2019 – 108,332 miles
  • 2018 – 105,741 miles
  • 2017 – 94,468 miles
  • 2016 – 86,351 miles
  • 2015 – 79,114 miles
  • 2014 – 73,622 miles
  • 2013 – 63,996 miles
  • 2012 – 50,147 miles
  • 2011 – 43,769 miles
  • 2010 – 37,559 miles
  • 2009 – 32,184 miles
  • 2008 – 25,691 miles
  • 2007 – 19,055 miles
  • 2006 – 13,898 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail110,336 miles
  • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorRear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front lamp cracked
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryCorrosion under car

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2009–2014

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2014

  • Some corrosion to rear sub frame

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

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

  1. Fail110,336 miles (+954)5 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,336 miles
    Test number
    486534772439
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front lamp cracked
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion under car

  2. Pass109,382 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    109,382 miles
    Test number
    483080054918
    • AdvisorySome corrosion to rear sub frame

  3. Fail109,380 miles (+709)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,380 miles
    Test number
    279391401404
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake discs dis coloured
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySome corrosion to rear sub frame

  4. Pass108,671 miles (+339)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    108,671 miles
    Test number
    650129077991
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to under side of vehicle
    • AdvisorySome damage to front no plate

  5. Pass108,332 miles (+2,591)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    108,332 miles
    Test number
    320377821537
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll tyres starting to crack on tread pattern
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to underside of vehicle
    • AdvisoryRear discs corroded

  6. Pass105,741 miles (+11,273)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2019
    Odometer
    105,741 miles
    Test number
    801621010252
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  7. Pass94,468 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2018
    Odometer
    94,468 miles
    Test number
    221118443297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail94,465 miles (+8,114)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,465 miles
    Test number
    134723955283
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box is not attached to rest of exhaust (7.1.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  9. Pass86,351 miles (-1,917)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2017
    Odometer
    86,351 miles
    Test number
    459055154811

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail88,268 miles (+9,154)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,268 miles
    Test number
    921974147215
    • FailureBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
    • FailureHeadlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryFront pads very low

  11. Pass79,114 miles (+5,492)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2016
    Odometer
    79,114 miles
    Test number
    216957225443

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass73,622 miles (+258)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    73,622 miles
    Test number
    198122994454
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  13. Fail73,364 miles (+9,368)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,364 miles
    Test number
    898783884072
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre side walls on a twin fitment are contacting each other (4.1.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  14. Pass63,996 miles (+13,849)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    63,996 miles
    Test number
    196709993425
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  15. Pass50,147 miles (+6,378)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    50,147 miles
    Test number
    109813982489
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  16. Pass43,769 miles (+402)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    43,769 miles
    Test number
    189587791087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail43,367 miles (+5,808)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,367 miles
    Test number
    905804591001
    • FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Pass37,559 miles (+5,375)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    37,559 miles
    Test number
    792250790058
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  19. Pass32,184 miles (+6,493)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    32,184 miles
    Test number
    563537709157
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  20. Pass25,691 miles (+6,636)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    25,691 miles
    Test number
    970126688007
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  21. Pass19,055 miles (+5,157)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    19,055 miles
    Test number
    112298277469

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass13,898 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    13,898 miles
    Test number
    224441006438
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  23. Fail13,898 miles2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    13,898 miles
    Test number
    322921806140
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Questions about LR53 NWC

Does LR53 NWC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR53 NWC expired on 1 Jun 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR53 NWC?
The MOT on LR53 NWC expired on 1 Jun 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR53 NWC done?
LR53 NWC was recorded at 110,336 miles at its MOT on 6 Jun 2022, an average of 5,970 miles a year.
Has LR53 NWC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR53 NWC has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jun 2022.
Has the mileage on LR53 NWC ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 28 Apr 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LR53 NWC find?
LR53 NWC failed its latest MOT on 6 Jun 2022 with 5 major defects and 6 advisories: front windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively; nearside suspension arm ball joint excessively worn; offside front suspension arm ball joint excessively worn, and 8 more.

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