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Black · Petrol · 2004 · 1,598 cc

LR53 VLUMOT history

LR53 VLU is a black petrol MINI first used on 2 Feb 2004. Its MOT is valid until 30 Jan 2027 and it has passed 19 of 22 MOT tests, with 67,504 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Jan 2026.

LR53 VLU black MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 30 Jan 2027
Mileage
67,504 mi
At MOT on 5 Jan 2026
MOT tests
22
19 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,675 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR53 VLU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
2 Feb 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR53 VLU was last recorded at 67,504 miles on 5 Jan 2026, 8,912 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
58,592 miles · 20 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
8,912 miles
Average per year
2,675 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 67,504 miles
  • 2025 – 58,592 miles
  • 2024 – 53,727 miles
  • 2023 – 45,558 miles
  • 2022 – 31,703 miles
  • 2021 – 31,669 miles
  • 2020 – 31,394 miles
  • 2019 – 30,665 miles
  • 2018 – 30,206 miles
  • 2017 – 29,733 miles
  • 2016 – 29,545 miles
  • 2015 – 29,210 miles
  • 2014 – 28,855 miles
  • 2013 – 28,072 miles
  • 2012 – 27,240 miles
  • 2011 – 26,615 miles
  • 2009 – 25,934 miles
  • 2008 – 22,062 miles
  • 2007 – 16,819 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass67,504 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020

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.

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2015

  • Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim on inner bead (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush lower arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush lower arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

22 tests since 24 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass67,504 miles (+8,912)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    67,504 miles
    Test number
    233665060281
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass58,592 miles (+4,865)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    58,592 miles
    Test number
    220499574202
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass53,727 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    53,727 miles
    Test number
    330199452756

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail53,722 miles (+8,164)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,722 miles
    Test number
    355608024791
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  5. Pass45,558 miles (+13,855)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    45,558 miles
    Test number
    704755939832

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass31,703 miles (+34)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    31,703 miles
    Test number
    272612884057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass31,669 miles (+275)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    31,669 miles
    Test number
    969819597810

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass31,394 miles (+729)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    31,394 miles
    Test number
    569662014021
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Pass30,665 miles (+459)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    30,665 miles
    Test number
    346174807914
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted on inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  10. Pass30,206 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    30,206 miles
    Test number
    878724031147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail30,206 miles (+473)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,206 miles
    Test number
    135519350079
    • FailureHeadlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

  12. Pass29,733 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    29,733 miles
    Test number
    218968065195
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim on inner bead (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush lower arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush lower arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  13. Fail29,733 miles (+188)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,733 miles
    Test number
    989040099613
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords on inner edge (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim on inner bead (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush lower arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush lower arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  14. Pass29,545 miles (+335)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    29,545 miles
    Test number
    858869668088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass29,210 miles (+355)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    29,210 miles
    Test number
    115307725058
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  16. Pass28,855 miles (+783)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    28,855 miles
    Test number
    519519424002
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

  17. Pass28,072 miles (+832)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    28,072 miles
    Test number
    878978223039
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  18. Pass27,240 miles (+625)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    27,240 miles
    Test number
    758597822005
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  19. Pass26,615 miles (+681)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    26,615 miles
    Test number
    799695621079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass25,934 miles (+3,872)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    25,934 miles
    Test number
    563611869050
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

  21. Pass22,062 miles (+5,243)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    22,062 miles
    Test number
    862253628091
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  22. Pass16,819 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    16,819 miles
    Test number
    861644927012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR53 VLU

Does LR53 VLU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR53 VLU is valid until 30 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR53 VLU?
The MOT on LR53 VLU is valid until 30 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR53 VLU done?
LR53 VLU was recorded at 67,504 miles at its MOT on 5 Jan 2026, an average of 2,675 miles a year.
Has LR53 VLU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR53 VLU has failed 3 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on LR53 VLU 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 VLU find?
LR53 VLU passed its latest MOT on 5 Jan 2026 with 4 advisories: offside rear service brake binding but not excessively; offside side repeater slightly discoloured; oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.

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