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Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc

LR53 TKFMOT history

LR53 TKF is a silver petrol MINI first used on 25 Sept 2003. Its MOT expired on 18 Sept 2025 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 115,541 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Sept 2024.

LR53 TKF silver MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 18 Sept 2025
Mileage
115,541 mi
At MOT on 19 Sept 2024
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,882 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR53 TKF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
25 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Sept 2025
Latest MOT test
19 Sept 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR53 TKF was last recorded at 115,541 miles on 19 Sept 2024, 30 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
115,511 miles · 12 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
30 miles
Average per year
4,882 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 115,541 miles
  • 2023 – 107,536 miles
  • 2022 – 104,621 miles
  • 2021 – 99,637 miles
  • 2020 – 95,654 miles
  • 2019 – 93,357 miles
  • 2018 – 86,844 miles
  • 2017 – 84,805 miles
  • 2016 – 82,505 miles
  • 2015 – 78,152 miles
  • 2013 – 70,883 miles
  • 2012 – 67,017 miles
  • 2011 – 63,006 miles
  • 2010 – 58,930 miles
  • 2009 – 53,352 miles
  • 2008 – 47,831 miles
  • 2007 – 38,868 miles
  • 2006 – 27,678 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass115,541 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021

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, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2009

  • Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2009

  • Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2024

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass115,541 miles (+30)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    115,541 miles
    Test number
    899342714421
    • 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))

  2. Fail115,511 miles (+7,975)1 dangerous5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,511 miles
    Test number
    717277748211
    • DangerousNearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • 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))

  3. Pass107,536 miles (+2,915)2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    107,536 miles
    Test number
    866755894178
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective both wiper blades ill fitting but secure and work as they should (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear trade plate removed and re fitted
    • AdvisoryFuel tank straps corroded

  4. Pass104,621 miles (+4,984)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    104,621 miles
    Test number
    261197124490
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass99,637 miles (+50)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    99,637 miles
    Test number
    926721425512
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail99,587 miles (+3,933)1 dangerous4 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,587 miles
    Test number
    626465032291
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Sub-frame ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust system insecure silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass95,654 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    95,654 miles
    Test number
    762607318842
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail95,654 miles (+30)1 dangerous3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,654 miles
    Test number
    683728942524
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail95,624 miles (+2,267)1 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,624 miles
    Test number
    641400373837
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass93,357 miles (+1)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    93,357 miles
    Test number
    419781740203
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Fail93,356 miles (+6,512)6 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,356 miles
    Test number
    912675894382
    • MajorFront Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass86,844 miles (+2,039)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    86,844 miles
    Test number
    747842881647

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass84,805 miles (+2,300)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    84,805 miles
    Test number
    434919660217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass82,505 miles (+41)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    82,505 miles
    Test number
    291941717315

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail82,464 miles (+4,312)6 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,464 miles
    Test number
    663370130403
    • FailureFront Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced Handbrake (3.7.D.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Both front rear (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass78,152 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    78,152 miles
    Test number
    229025575072
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteRear tyres cracked on sidewall

  17. Fail78,152 miles (+7,269)1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,152 miles
    Test number
    458115875066
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteRear tyres cracked on sidewall

  18. Pass70,883 miles (+3,866)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    70,883 miles
    Test number
    296563103320

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass67,017 miles (+4,011)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    67,017 miles
    Test number
    805111232379

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass63,006 miles (+4,076)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    63,006 miles
    Test number
    637222731326

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass58,930 miles (+5,578)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    58,930 miles
    Test number
    583840030397

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass53,352 miles (+5,521)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    53,352 miles
    Test number
    733341239324
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteClutch pedel rubber missing

  23. Pass47,831 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    47,831 miles
    Test number
    874185928389
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  24. Fail47,831 miles (+8,963)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,831 miles
    Test number
    694574628397
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  25. Pass38,868 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    38,868 miles
    Test number
    141402337353
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  26. Fail38,868 miles (+11,190)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,868 miles
    Test number
    730512637349
    • Repaired at testRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  27. Pass27,678 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    27,678 miles
    Test number
    594542866241
    • NoteBrake pad warning light on

Questions about LR53 TKF

Does LR53 TKF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR53 TKF expired on 18 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR53 TKF?
The MOT on LR53 TKF expired on 18 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR53 TKF done?
LR53 TKF was recorded at 115,541 miles at its MOT on 19 Sept 2024, an average of 4,882 miles a year.
Has LR53 TKF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR53 TKF has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on LR53 TKF 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 TKF find?
LR53 TKF passed its latest MOT on 19 Sept 2024 with 2 advisories: nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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