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Black · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc

LR53 TKXMOT history

LR53 TKX is a black petrol MINI first used on 7 Oct 2003. Its MOT expired on 28 Mar 2024 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 132,325 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Mar 2023.

LR53 TKX black MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a MINI Hatch, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 28 Mar 2024
Mileage
132,325 mi
At MOT on 8 Mar 2023
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
7,395 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR53 TKX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
7 Oct 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Mar 2024
Latest MOT test
8 Mar 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR53 TKX was last recorded at 132,325 miles on 8 Mar 2023, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Mar 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
132,325 miles · 7 Mar 2023
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
7,395 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 132,325 miles
  • 2022 – 128,754 miles
  • 2021 – 124,067 miles
  • 2020 – 119,512 miles
  • 2019 – 111,429 miles
  • 2017 – 109,855 miles
  • 2016 – 106,140 miles
  • 2015 – 96,590 miles
  • 2014 – 89,056 miles
  • 2013 – 79,757 miles
  • 2012 – 69,083 miles
  • 2011 – 58,197 miles
  • 2010 – 50,856 miles
  • 2009 – 43,615 miles
  • 2008 – 40,421 miles
  • 2007 – 37,598 miles
  • 2006 – 10,875 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass132,325 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2009

Full MOT history

26 tests since 4 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass132,325 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    132,325 miles
    Test number
    578167857066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail132,325 miles (+3,571)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,325 miles
    Test number
    952546956603
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

  3. Pass128,754 miles (+4,687)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    128,754 miles
    Test number
    835228362168
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Pass124,067 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    124,067 miles
    Test number
    739919147510
    • AdvisorySURFACE RUST AT REAR OFF CAR

  5. Fail124,067 miles (+4,555)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,067 miles
    Test number
    126779477163
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySURFACE RUST AT REAR OFF CAR

  6. Pass119,512 miles (+471)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    119,512 miles
    Test number
    358277581110
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake lever high
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail119,041 miles (+7,612)1 dangerous1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,041 miles
    Test number
    233349130244
    • DangerousFront Tyre has ply or cords exposed both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass111,429 miles (+1,574)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    111,429 miles
    Test number
    302596359466
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass109,855 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    109,855 miles
    Test number
    145427789810
    • AdvisoryOff side rear brakes slightly binding

  10. Fail109,850 miles (+3,710)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,850 miles
    Test number
    879755584442
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOff side rear brakes slightly binding

  11. Pass106,140 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    106,140 miles
    Test number
    649956592607

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail106,140 miles (+9,550)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,140 miles
    Test number
    690871041237
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

  13. Pass96,590 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    96,590 miles
    Test number
    476414946283
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  14. Fail96,590 miles (+7,534)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,590 miles
    Test number
    771894558796
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  15. Pass89,056 miles3 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    89,056 miles
    Test number
    118038384279
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteNearside registration lamp cover missing
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Fail89,056 miles (+9,299)1 repaired3 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,056 miles
    Test number
    535998084209
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteNearside registration lamp cover missing
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass79,757 miles (+46)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    79,757 miles
    Test number
    935295183285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail79,711 miles (+10,628)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,711 miles
    Test number
    815453883294
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  19. Pass69,083 miles (+10,886)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    69,083 miles
    Test number
    569846882257
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  20. Pass58,197 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    58,197 miles
    Test number
    748900581248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail58,196 miles (+7,340)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,196 miles
    Test number
    975390481217
    • FailureRear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

  22. Pass50,856 miles (+7,241)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    50,856 miles
    Test number
    434768680248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass43,615 miles (+3,194)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    43,615 miles
    Test number
    173298279237
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteRear number plate distorted slighty

  24. Pass40,421 miles (+2,823)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    40,421 miles
    Test number
    302750588486
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  25. Pass37,598 miles (+26,723)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    37,598 miles
    Test number
    492494077208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass10,875 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    10,875 miles
    Test number
    583277576242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR53 TKX

Does LR53 TKX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR53 TKX expired on 28 Mar 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR53 TKX?
The MOT on LR53 TKX expired on 28 Mar 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR53 TKX done?
LR53 TKX was recorded at 132,325 miles at its MOT on 8 Mar 2023, an average of 7,395 miles a year.
Has LR53 TKX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR53 TKX has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on LR53 TKX 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 TKX find?
LR53 TKX passed its latest MOT on 8 Mar 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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