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Grey · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc

LR53 THXMOT history

LR53 THX is a grey petrol MINI first used on 14 Nov 2003. Its MOT is valid until 14 Jun 2027 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 123,248 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jun 2026.

LR53 THX grey MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 14 Jun 2027
Mileage
123,248 mi
At MOT on 15 Jun 2026
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,224 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR53 THX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
14 Nov 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR53 THX was last recorded at 123,248 miles on 15 Jun 2026, 3,852 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
119,396 miles · 8 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
3,852 miles
Average per year
4,224 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 123,248 miles
  • 2025 – 119,396 miles
  • 2020 – 116,122 miles
  • 2019 – 105,793 miles
  • 2018 – 99,249 miles
  • 2016 – 91,835 miles
  • 2015 – 84,311 miles
  • 2014 – 77,362 miles
  • 2013 – 73,528 miles
  • 2012 – 63,582 miles
  • 2011 – 59,749 miles
  • 2010 – 57,730 miles
  • 2009 – 55,325 miles
  • 2008 – 52,518 miles
  • 2006 – 40,356 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass123,248 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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 Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

21 tests since 31 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass123,248 miles1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    123,248 miles
    Test number
    969693496269
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail123,248 miles (+3,852)2 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,248 miles
    Test number
    996584380419
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass119,396 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    119,396 miles
    Test number
    383454805819

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail119,386 miles (+3,264)2 dangerous4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,386 miles
    Test number
    704193032610
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorRear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

  5. Pass116,122 miles (+10,329)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    116,122 miles
    Test number
    951088358931
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass105,793 miles (+6,544)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    105,793 miles
    Test number
    592726963579
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S and O/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass99,249 miles (+7,414)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    99,249 miles
    Test number
    289140229724

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass91,835 miles (+7,524)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    91,835 miles
    Test number
    213915125582
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' x3 (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  9. Pass84,311 miles (+6,949)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    84,311 miles
    Test number
    229050005964
    • AdvisoryExhaust rear hanger broken
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNail in nearside rear tyre

  10. Pass77,362 miles (+3,834)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    77,362 miles
    Test number
    295788424348
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  11. Pass73,528 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    73,528 miles
    Test number
    458464343450

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail73,528 miles (+3,543)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,528 miles
    Test number
    777002143360
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.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)

  13. Pass69,985 miles (+6,403)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    69,985 miles
    Test number
    175138123061
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  14. Pass63,582 miles (+3,833)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    63,582 miles
    Test number
    148473032084
    • NoteNearside rear tyre worn and perrished
    • NoteOffside rear tyre worn and perrished

  15. Pass59,749 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    59,749 miles
    Test number
    156471121484
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail59,749 miles (+2,019)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,749 miles
    Test number
    677680521066
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass57,730 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    57,730 miles
    Test number
    102241520463
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryInner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Fail57,730 miles (+2,405)1 repaired2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,730 miles
    Test number
    323641520080
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryInner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Pass55,325 miles (+2,807)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    55,325 miles
    Test number
    390210729009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass52,518 miles (+12,162)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    52,518 miles
    Test number
    984093028018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass40,356 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    40,356 miles
    Test number
    123434106314

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR53 THX

Does LR53 THX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR53 THX is valid until 14 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR53 THX?
The MOT on LR53 THX is valid until 14 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR53 THX done?
LR53 THX was recorded at 123,248 miles at its MOT on 15 Jun 2026, an average of 4,224 miles a year.
Has LR53 THX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR53 THX has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on LR53 THX 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 THX find?
LR53 THX passed its latest MOT on 15 Jun 2026 with 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; central exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; nearside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 5 more.

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