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Green · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc

LR53 RRUMOT history

LR53 RRU is a green petrol MINI ONE first used on 14 Oct 2003. Its MOT expired on 3 Jul 2025 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 115,783 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jun 2024.

LR53 RRU green MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 3 Jul 2025
Mileage
115,783 mi
At MOT on 27 Jun 2024
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,413 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR53 RRU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Model
ONE
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
14 Oct 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Jul 2025
Latest MOT test
27 Jun 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR53 RRU was last recorded at 115,783 miles on 27 Jun 2024, 17 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Jun 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
115,766 miles · 26 Jun 2024
Between the last two tests
17 miles
Average per year
6,413 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 115,783 miles
  • 2023 – 105,961 miles
  • 2022 – 95,299 miles
  • 2021 – 83,640 miles
  • 2020 – 73,502 miles
  • 2019 – 68,993 miles
  • 2018 – 61,007 miles
  • 2017 – 50,167 miles
  • 2016 – 43,324 miles
  • 2014 – 35,473 miles
  • 2013 – 11,601 miles
  • 2012 – 3,800 miles
  • 2011 – 3,755 miles
  • 2009 – 3,380 miles
  • 2008 – 2,822 miles
  • 2007 – 2,379 miles
  • 2006 – 1,946 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass115,783 miles
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Power steering pump has slight seepage

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Fuel cap seal starting to perish

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

25 tests since 26 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass115,783 miles (+17)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    115,783 miles
    Test number
    451643985654
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail115,766 miles (+9,805)1 dangerous2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,766 miles
    Test number
    896674224143
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass105,961 miles (+10,662)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    105,961 miles
    Test number
    675881028641

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass95,299 miles5 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    95,299 miles
    Test number
    359530514241
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid level below maximum mark
    • AdvisoryClutch pedal anti-slip device missing
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap sealing device heavily cracking
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  5. Fail95,297 miles (+11,657)2 major5 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,297 miles
    Test number
    436989216161
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorPower steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid level below maximum mark
    • AdvisoryClutch pedal anti-slip device missing
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap sealing device heavily cracking
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  6. Pass83,640 miles (+40)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    83,640 miles
    Test number
    483948979681
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal starting to perish
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  7. Fail83,600 miles (+10,098)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,600 miles
    Test number
    698177003122
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal starting to perish
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  8. Pass73,502 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    73,502 miles
    Test number
    397596517167
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal heavily corroded
    • AdvisoryRear silencer heavily corroded

  9. Fail73,502 miles (+4,509)2 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,502 miles
    Test number
    751031552108
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal heavily corroded
    • AdvisoryRear silencer heavily corroded

  10. Pass68,993 miles (+7,986)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    68,993 miles
    Test number
    110197084919
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres worn close to limit 195/55/16

  11. Pass61,007 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    61,007 miles
    Test number
    857193836916
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to o/s/f brake pipe

  12. Fail61,007 miles (+10,840)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,007 miles
    Test number
    214491449071
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to o/s/f brake pipe

  13. Pass50,167 miles (+6,843)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    50,167 miles
    Test number
    756781021568

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass43,324 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    43,324 miles
    Test number
    935582674876

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail43,324 miles (+7,851)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,324 miles
    Test number
    475716154604
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

  16. Pass35,473 miles (+23,872)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    35,473 miles
    Test number
    875005814398

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass11,601 miles (+7,801)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    11,601 miles
    Test number
    618083873262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass3,800 miles (+45)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    3,800 miles
    Test number
    945135172276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass3,755 miles (+375)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    3,755 miles
    Test number
    696423841289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass3,380 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    3,380 miles
    Test number
    740761749339

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail3,380 miles (+558)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    3,380 miles
    Test number
    412678939377
    • FailureFront brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureRear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

  22. Pass2,822 miles (+443)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    2,822 miles
    Test number
    303758068468

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass2,379 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    2,379 miles
    Test number
    804585697217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail2,379 miles (+433)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    2,379 miles
    Test number
    791781497294
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  25. Pass1,946 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    1,946 miles
    Test number
    841069866255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR53 RRU

Does LR53 RRU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR53 RRU expired on 3 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR53 RRU?
The MOT on LR53 RRU expired on 3 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR53 RRU done?
LR53 RRU was recorded at 115,783 miles at its MOT on 27 Jun 2024, an average of 6,413 miles a year.
Has LR53 RRU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR53 RRU has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Jun 2024.
Has the mileage on LR53 RRU 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 RRU find?
LR53 RRU passed its latest MOT on 27 Jun 2024 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 2 more.

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