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Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc

LR53 TKAMOT history

LR53 TKA is a silver petrol MINI first used on 7 Oct 2003. Its MOT is valid until 17 Apr 2027 and it has passed 19 of 22 MOT tests, with 95,575 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Apr 2026.

LR53 TKA silver MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a MINI Hatch, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 17 Apr 2027
Mileage
95,575 mi
At MOT on 18 Apr 2026
MOT tests
22
19 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,179 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR53 TKA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
7 Oct 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR53 TKA was last recorded at 95,575 miles on 18 Apr 2026, 62 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
95,513 miles · 7 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
62 miles
Average per year
4,179 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 95,575 miles
  • 2025 – 95,513 miles
  • 2024 – 95,002 miles
  • 2023 – 93,624 miles
  • 2022 – 92,434 miles
  • 2020 – 91,025 miles
  • 2019 – 89,733 miles
  • 2017 – 86,239 miles
  • 2016 – 79,555 miles
  • 2014 – 70,379 miles
  • 2013 – 62,201 miles
  • 2012 – 51,739 miles
  • 2011 – 45,900 miles
  • 2010 – 37,965 miles
  • 2008 – 28,501 miles
  • 2007 – 20,956 miles
  • 2006 – 13,939 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass95,575 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded.

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, 2019–2025

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2023

Full MOT history

22 tests since 5 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass95,575 miles (+62)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    95,575 miles
    Test number
    319348775249
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded.

  2. Pass95,513 miles (+511)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    95,513 miles
    Test number
    428404198327
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))

  3. Pass95,002 miles (+1,378)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    95,002 miles
    Test number
    915324238159
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))

  4. Pass93,624 miles (+1,190)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    93,624 miles
    Test number
    431405074987
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • 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))

  5. Pass92,434 miles (+1,409)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    92,434 miles
    Test number
    367668281696

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass91,025 miles (+1,292)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    91,025 miles
    Test number
    947460258863
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass89,733 miles (+1,405)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    89,733 miles
    Test number
    305617364157
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass88,328 miles (+2,089)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    88,328 miles
    Test number
    246812057025
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing on the outer edges

  9. Pass86,239 miles (+3,002)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    86,239 miles
    Test number
    126647843898
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre wearing on the outer edge

  10. Pass83,237 miles (+3,682)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    83,237 miles
    Test number
    240226829146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass79,555 miles (+9,176)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    79,555 miles
    Test number
    308837885673

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass70,379 miles (+8,178)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2015
    Odometer
    70,379 miles
    Test number
    486659514116
    • 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)
    • NoteOil leak

  13. Pass62,201 miles (+42)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2014
    Odometer
    62,201 miles
    Test number
    815972523127
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  14. Fail62,159 miles (+10,420)3 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,159 miles
    Test number
    889347013102
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOil leak

  15. Fail51,739 miles1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,739 miles
    Test number
    696219242009
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteOil leak

  16. Pass51,739 miles (+5,839)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    51,739 miles
    Test number
    709939442056
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Pass45,900 miles (+7,935)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    45,900 miles
    Test number
    407328041090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass37,965 miles (+9,464)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    37,965 miles
    Test number
    410709440009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass28,501 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    28,501 miles
    Test number
    423868498206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail28,501 miles (+7,545)5 failures2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,501 miles
    Test number
    762327698288
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • 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
    • NoteFRONT WHEELS NEED TRACKING TYRES WEARING INNER EDGES
    • NoteN/S/REAR BABY SEAT NOT CLIPPED IN CORRECTLY

  21. Pass20,956 miles (+7,017)1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    20,956 miles
    Test number
    852471487280
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  22. Pass13,939 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    13,939 miles
    Test number
    821558076260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR53 TKA

Does LR53 TKA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR53 TKA is valid until 17 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR53 TKA?
The MOT on LR53 TKA is valid until 17 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR53 TKA done?
LR53 TKA was recorded at 95,575 miles at its MOT on 18 Apr 2026, an average of 4,179 miles a year.
Has LR53 TKA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR53 TKA has failed 3 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Apr 2013.
Has the mileage on LR53 TKA 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 TKA find?
LR53 TKA passed its latest MOT on 18 Apr 2026 with 3 advisories: front oil leak, but not excessive; rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; rear exhaust box corroded..

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