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Red · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc

LR53 THVMOT history

LR53 THV is a red petrol MINI first used on 14 Oct 2003. Its MOT expired on 9 Jan 2024 and it has passed 17 of 20 MOT tests, with 49,336 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Jan 2023.

LR53 THV red MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 9 Jan 2024
Mileage
49,336 mi
At MOT on 10 Jan 2023
MOT tests
20
17 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,367 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR53 THV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
14 Oct 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Jan 2024
Latest MOT test
10 Jan 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR53 THV was last recorded at 49,336 miles on 10 Jan 2023, 5,650 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jan 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
43,686 miles · 7 Jan 2022
Between the last two tests
5,650 miles
Average per year
2,367 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 49,336 miles
  • 2022 – 43,686 miles
  • 2020 – 35,847 miles
  • 2019 – 35,703 miles
  • 2018 – 35,357 miles
  • 2017 – 34,639 miles
  • 2016 – 33,672 miles
  • 2015 – 32,169 miles
  • 2014 – 30,321 miles
  • 2013 – 27,787 miles
  • 2012 – 25,355 miles
  • 2011 – 22,972 miles
  • 2010 – 20,893 miles
  • 2009 – 18,648 miles
  • 2008 – 16,318 miles
  • 2007 – 13,995 miles
  • 2006 – 11,337 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass49,336 miles
  • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018
  • 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))

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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

20 tests since 7 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass49,336 miles (+5,650)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    49,336 miles
    Test number
    969711556346
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • 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))

  2. Pass43,686 miles (+2)3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    43,686 miles
    Test number
    754159677977
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorRear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (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))

  3. Fail43,684 miles (+7,837)2 major3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,684 miles
    Test number
    107853522607
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorRear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Exhaust silencer (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorRear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (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))

  4. Pass35,847 miles (+144)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    35,847 miles
    Test number
    162782729259
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded

  5. Pass35,703 miles (+346)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    35,703 miles
    Test number
    974524463446
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass35,357 miles (+718)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    35,357 miles
    Test number
    633819392381
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))

  7. Pass34,639 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    34,639 miles
    Test number
    949292468306

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail34,630 miles (+958)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,630 miles
    Test number
    156762495807
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear most bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear most bush (2.4.G.2)

  9. Pass33,672 miles (+1,503)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    33,672 miles
    Test number
    935076402642
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear brakes binding slightly

  10. Pass32,169 miles (+1,848)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    32,169 miles
    Test number
    833697057301
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak
    • AdvisoryWipers smearing

  11. Pass30,321 miles (+2,534)1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    30,321 miles
    Test number
    706306114323
    • NoteExhaust corroding in places

  12. Pass27,787 miles (+2,432)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    27,787 miles
    Test number
    956423073238
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteOil leak

  13. Pass25,355 miles (+2,383)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    25,355 miles
    Test number
    867351272209
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  14. Pass22,972 miles (+2,079)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    22,972 miles
    Test number
    286997271269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass20,893 miles (+2,245)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    20,893 miles
    Test number
    230264470231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass18,648 miles (+2,330)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    18,648 miles
    Test number
    213470489233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass16,318 miles (+2,323)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    16,318 miles
    Test number
    583045188286
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn close to legal limit. Tyres size 195/55hr15 goodyear nct EMT runflat.
    • NoteUnable to inspect offside & nearside rear seat belt X 2 due to child seat X 2 fitted.

  18. Pass13,995 miles (+2,658)1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    13,995 miles
    Test number
    391229977478
    • NoteUnable to inspect offside & nearside rear seat belts fully due to child seat x 2 fitted

  19. Pass11,337 miles (+487)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    11,337 miles
    Test number
    334933586211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail10,850 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    10,850 miles
    Test number
    974290386275
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Questions about LR53 THV

Does LR53 THV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR53 THV expired on 9 Jan 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR53 THV?
The MOT on LR53 THV expired on 9 Jan 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR53 THV done?
LR53 THV was recorded at 49,336 miles at its MOT on 10 Jan 2023, an average of 2,367 miles a year.
Has LR53 THV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR53 THV has failed 3 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on LR53 THV 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 THV find?
LR53 THV passed its latest MOT on 10 Jan 2023 with 2 minor defects and 6 advisories: nearside windscreen wiper blade defective; offside windscreen wiper blade defective; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 5 more.

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