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Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc

LR53 RPOMOT history

LR53 RPO is a silver petrol MINI first used on 14 Nov 2003. Its MOT expired on 8 Oct 2026 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 74,833 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Oct 2025.

LR53 RPO silver MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 8 Oct 2026
Mileage
74,833 mi
At MOT on 9 Oct 2025
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,230 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR53 RPO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
14 Nov 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
9 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR53 RPO was last recorded at 74,833 miles on 9 Oct 2025, 1,796 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
73,037 miles · 21 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
1,796 miles
Average per year
2,230 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 74,833 miles
  • 2024 – 73,037 miles
  • 2023 – 68,338 miles
  • 2022 – 67,693 miles
  • 2021 – 66,765 miles
  • 2020 – 66,244 miles
  • 2019 – 65,817 miles
  • 2018 – 64,051 miles
  • 2017 – 61,445 miles
  • 2016 – 58,062 miles
  • 2015 – 54,415 miles
  • 2014 – 52,509 miles
  • 2013 – 50,755 miles
  • 2012 – 48,516 miles
  • 2011 – 46,115 miles
  • 2010 – 43,829 miles
  • 2009 – 40,774 miles
  • 2008 – 37,441 miles
  • 2007 – 34,817 miles
  • 2006 – 32,599 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass74,833 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories 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.

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

28 tests since 30 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass74,833 miles (+1,796)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    74,833 miles
    Test number
    317247083924

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass73,037 miles (+4,699)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    73,037 miles
    Test number
    731655311152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass68,338 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    68,338 miles
    Test number
    390522572922

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail68,338 miles (+645)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,338 miles
    Test number
    830159774282
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  5. Pass67,693 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    67,693 miles
    Test number
    792356446084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail67,693 miles (+928)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,693 miles
    Test number
    314240175577
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
  7. Pass66,765 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    66,765 miles
    Test number
    319427834421
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  8. Fail66,765 miles (+521)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,765 miles
    Test number
    681154741410
    • MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  9. Pass66,244 miles (+427)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    66,244 miles
    Test number
    550633241720
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  10. Pass65,817 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    65,817 miles
    Test number
    714982241048
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  11. Fail65,817 miles (+1,766)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,817 miles
    Test number
    681159887229
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  12. Pass64,051 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    64,051 miles
    Test number
    692385051797

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail64,051 miles (+2,606)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,051 miles
    Test number
    552480936349
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  14. Pass61,445 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    61,445 miles
    Test number
    547799310816

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail61,444 miles (+3,382)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,444 miles
    Test number
    711950660720
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)
  16. Pass58,062 miles (+3,647)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    58,062 miles
    Test number
    486248984421
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  17. Pass54,415 miles (+1,906)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    54,415 miles
    Test number
    370543320702
    • AdvisoryFront discs corroded
    • AdvisoryFront undertray insecure
    • AdvisoryRear discs corroded
  18. Pass52,509 miles (+1,754)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    52,509 miles
    Test number
    299166394265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass50,755 miles (+2,239)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    50,755 miles
    Test number
    137782603304

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass48,516 miles (+2,401)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    48,516 miles
    Test number
    728687802376
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  21. Pass46,115 miles (+2,286)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    46,115 miles
    Test number
    748804001385

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass43,829 miles (+3,055)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    43,829 miles
    Test number
    404195000360

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass40,774 miles (+3,333)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    40,774 miles
    Test number
    372169199483

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass37,441 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    37,441 miles
    Test number
    723301708353
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteFront number plate cracked
  25. Fail37,441 miles (+2,624)1 failure3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,441 miles
    Test number
    930331708301
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteFront number plate cracked
  26. Pass34,817 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    34,817 miles
    Test number
    540203607388

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail34,817 miles (+2,218)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,817 miles
    Test number
    472942307417
    • FailureBrake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
  28. Pass32,599 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    32,599 miles
    Test number
    451923806435

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR53 RPO

Does LR53 RPO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR53 RPO expired on 8 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR53 RPO?
The MOT on LR53 RPO expired on 8 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR53 RPO done?
LR53 RPO was recorded at 74,833 miles at its MOT on 9 Oct 2025, an average of 2,230 miles a year.
Has LR53 RPO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR53 RPO has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on LR53 RPO 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 RPO find?
LR53 RPO passed its latest MOT on 9 Oct 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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