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Red · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc

LR53 TJVMOT history

LR53 TJV is a red petrol MINI first used on 25 Sept 2003. Its MOT is valid until 17 Feb 2027 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 95,989 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Feb 2026.

LR53 TJV red MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 17 Feb 2027
Mileage
95,989 mi
At MOT on 18 Feb 2026
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,814 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR53 TJV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
25 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR53 TJV was last recorded at 95,989 miles on 18 Feb 2026, 25 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 May 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
95,964 miles · 21 May 2024
Between the last two tests
25 miles
Average per year
3,814 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 95,989 miles
  • 2024 – 95,964 miles
  • 2023 – 95,962 miles
  • 2020 – 91,590 miles
  • 2019 – 85,272 miles
  • 2018 – 79,921 miles
  • 2017 – 73,012 miles
  • 2016 – 70,765 miles
  • 2015 – 67,406 miles
  • 2014 – 63,903 miles
  • 2013 – 59,545 miles
  • 2012 – 52,378 miles
  • 2011 – 42,330 miles
  • 2010 – 36,096 miles
  • 2008 – 28,321 miles
  • 2007 – 26,562 miles
  • 2006 – 21,967 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass95,989 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryEarly signs of corrosion appearing underside of the car
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (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.

  • Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass95,989 miles2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    95,989 miles
    Test number
    489502939786
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEarly signs of corrosion appearing underside of the car
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (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))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail95,989 miles (+25)1 repaired2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,989 miles
    Test number
    834180438973
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEarly signs of corrosion appearing underside of the car
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (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))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass95,964 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2025
    Odometer
    95,964 miles
    Test number
    957603608596

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass95,962 miles (+4,372)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    95,962 miles
    Test number
    348117090258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass91,590 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    91,590 miles
    Test number
    988187228296
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • 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))

  6. Fail91,590 miles (+6,318)1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,590 miles
    Test number
    589309620259
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • 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))

  7. Pass85,272 miles (+5,351)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    85,272 miles
    Test number
    686141788900
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass79,921 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2019
    Odometer
    79,921 miles
    Test number
    774026225238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail79,921 miles (+6,909)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,921 miles
    Test number
    547779717268
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. Pass73,012 miles (+2,247)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    73,012 miles
    Test number
    334238457779
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  11. Pass70,765 miles (+3,359)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    70,765 miles
    Test number
    939448885105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass67,406 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    67,406 miles
    Test number
    347278145188
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  13. Fail67,406 miles (+3,503)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,406 miles
    Test number
    337527445178
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  14. Pass63,903 miles (+4,358)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    63,903 miles
    Test number
    396818054107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass59,545 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    59,545 miles
    Test number
    945900273166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail59,545 miles (+7,167)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,545 miles
    Test number
    549710273190
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  17. Fail52,378 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,378 miles
    Test number
    339732172135
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  18. Pass52,378 miles (+10,048)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    52,378 miles
    Test number
    777742772154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass42,330 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2012
    Odometer
    42,330 miles
    Test number
    248424931445
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

  20. Fail42,329 miles (+6,233)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,329 miles
    Test number
    859394031154
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

  21. Pass36,096 miles (+7,775)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2011
    Odometer
    36,096 miles
    Test number
    203547230415

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail28,321 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,321 miles
    Test number
    221235678246
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Pass28,321 miles (+1,759)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    28,321 miles
    Test number
    980885178286
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  24. Pass26,562 miles (+61)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    26,562 miles
    Test number
    983731477209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail26,501 miles (+4,534)1 failure1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,501 miles
    Test number
    321852367227
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteAdvice 2 new tyres now
    • NoteExhaust very rusty not blowing at this time

  26. Pass21,967 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    21,967 miles
    Test number
    632116466289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR53 TJV

Does LR53 TJV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR53 TJV is valid until 17 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR53 TJV?
The MOT on LR53 TJV is valid until 17 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR53 TJV done?
LR53 TJV was recorded at 95,989 miles at its MOT on 18 Feb 2026, an average of 3,814 miles a year.
Has LR53 TJV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR53 TJV has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on LR53 TJV 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 TJV find?
LR53 TJV passed its latest MOT on 18 Feb 2026 with 2 minor defects and 7 advisories: headlamp lens slightly defective both sides; windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; early signs of corrosion appearing underside of the car, and 6 more.

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