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Red · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc

LR53 TKEMOT history

LR53 TKE is a red petrol MINI first used on 25 Sept 2003. Its MOT is valid until 29 Apr 2027 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 97,283 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Apr 2026.

LR53 TKE red MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a MINI Hatch, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 29 Apr 2027
Mileage
97,283 mi
At MOT on 28 Apr 2026
MOT tests
29
20 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,818 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR53 TKE
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 29 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR53 TKE was last recorded at 97,283 miles on 28 Apr 2026, 6,276 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
91,007 miles · 29 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
6,276 miles
Average per year
3,818 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 97,283 miles
  • 2025 – 91,007 miles
  • 2024 – 84,899 miles
  • 2023 – 78,820 miles
  • 2022 – 74,518 miles
  • 2021 – 70,456 miles
  • 2019 – 63,991 miles
  • 2018 – 61,686 miles
  • 2017 – 58,892 miles
  • 2016 – 54,881 miles
  • 2015 – 52,198 miles
  • 2014 – 51,247 miles
  • 2013 – 48,512 miles
  • 2012 – 43,259 miles
  • 2011 – 40,344 miles
  • 2009 – 34,812 miles
  • 2007 – 26,109 miles
  • 2006 – 22,496 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass97,283 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass97,283 miles3 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    97,283 miles
    Test number
    933324279716
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Fail97,283 miles (+6,276)1 repaired3 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,283 miles
    Test number
    183958849441
    • Repaired at testOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass91,007 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    91,007 miles
    Test number
    781364159316
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Fail91,006 miles (+6,107)2 dangerous8 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,006 miles
    Test number
    456896126357
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass84,899 miles (+3)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    84,899 miles
    Test number
    924217694350
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  6. Fail84,896 miles (+6,076)1 dangerous2 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,896 miles
    Test number
    914712847524
    • DangerousNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  7. Pass78,820 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    78,820 miles
    Test number
    304522496278
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail78,820 miles (+4,302)2 dangerous2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,820 miles
    Test number
    853413610683
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass74,518 miles (+1)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    74,518 miles
    Test number
    441902552099
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail74,517 miles (+4,061)1 dangerous7 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,517 miles
    Test number
    480126434145
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass70,456 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    70,456 miles
    Test number
    865232990626
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Fail70,456 miles (+6,465)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,456 miles
    Test number
    790874153734
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass63,991 miles (+2,305)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    63,991 miles
    Test number
    296407260189
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  14. Pass61,686 miles (+2,794)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    61,686 miles
    Test number
    687844531923
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both wishbone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  15. Pass58,892 miles (+4,011)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    58,892 miles
    Test number
    359185885576

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass54,881 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2017
    Odometer
    54,881 miles
    Test number
    647490667777
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

  17. Fail54,881 miles (+2,683)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,881 miles
    Test number
    583504869406
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

  18. Pass52,198 miles (+951)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2016
    Odometer
    52,198 miles
    Test number
    675122355198
    • NoteBoth front tyres cracking
    • NoteRear exaust box corroded

  19. Pass51,247 miles (+2,735)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2015
    Odometer
    51,247 miles
    Test number
    305329244196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass48,512 miles (+5,253)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2014
    Odometer
    48,512 miles
    Test number
    717063043131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass43,259 miles (+2,915)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    43,259 miles
    Test number
    647460782028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass40,344 miles (+5,532)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    40,344 miles
    Test number
    987630391017
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  23. Fail34,812 miles3 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,812 miles
    Test number
    174558149383
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteOffside rear brake slightly binding

  24. Pass34,812 miles (+2,337)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    34,812 miles
    Test number
    552378749390
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteOffside rear brake slightly binding

  25. Pass32,475 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    32,475 miles
    Test number
    982414719076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail32,475 miles (+6,366)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,475 miles
    Test number
    553492419068
    • FailureNearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Trailing arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  27. Pass26,109 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    26,109 miles
    Test number
    651787037334

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass26,099 miles (+3,603)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    26,099 miles
    Test number
    701578877228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass22,496 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    22,496 miles
    Test number
    901388566200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR53 TKE

Does LR53 TKE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR53 TKE is valid until 29 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR53 TKE?
The MOT on LR53 TKE is valid until 29 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 TKE done?
LR53 TKE was recorded at 97,283 miles at its MOT on 28 Apr 2026, an average of 3,818 miles a year.
Has LR53 TKE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR53 TKE has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on LR53 TKE 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 TKE find?
LR53 TKE passed its latest MOT on 28 Apr 2026 with 3 minor defects and 5 advisories: nearside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; windscreen wiper blade defective, and 5 more.

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