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Red · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc

LR53 VLXMOT history

LR53 VLX is a red petrol MINI first used on 24 Dec 2003. Its MOT is valid until 8 Dec 2026 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 115,202 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Dec 2025.

LR53 VLX red MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a MINI Hatch, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 8 Dec 2026
Mileage
115,202 mi
At MOT on 9 Dec 2025
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,659 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR53 VLX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
24 Dec 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
9 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR53 VLX was last recorded at 115,202 miles on 9 Dec 2025, 431 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Nov 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
114,771 miles · 27 Nov 2023
Between the last two tests
431 miles
Average per year
4,659 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 115,202 miles
  • 2023 – 114,771 miles
  • 2022 – 114,296 miles
  • 2021 – 108,492 miles
  • 2020 – 105,154 miles
  • 2019 – 104,457 miles
  • 2018 – 102,788 miles
  • 2017 – 97,877 miles
  • 2016 – 93,279 miles
  • 2015 – 83,151 miles
  • 2014 – 73,905 miles
  • 2012 – 60,059 miles
  • 2011 – 49,498 miles
  • 2010 – 44,535 miles
  • 2008 – 34,262 miles
  • 2007 – 32,912 miles
  • 2006 – 26,835 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass115,202 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 5 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.

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Service brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Rear exhaust deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Eml lamp on

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Engine misfiring

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

27 tests since 21 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass115,202 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    115,202 miles
    Test number
    436768327776
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    496127893030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. FailMileage not read3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    333554413539
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  4. Pass114,771 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    114,771 miles
    Test number
    658521697450
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail114,736 miles (+440)2 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,736 miles
    Test number
    112147509970
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass114,296 miles (+56)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    114,296 miles
    Test number
    425936788387
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Fail114,240 miles (+5,748)2 dangerous1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,240 miles
    Test number
    758611332703
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front inner joint slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryAux belt worn

  8. Pass108,492 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    108,492 miles
    Test number
    892480684645
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Fail108,491 miles (+3,337)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,491 miles
    Test number
    933558101089
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  10. Pass105,154 miles (+697)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    105,154 miles
    Test number
    107863391279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass104,457 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    104,457 miles
    Test number
    682931677856

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail104,457 miles (+1,669)4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,457 miles
    Test number
    617930852328
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

  13. Pass102,788 miles (+4,911)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    102,788 miles
    Test number
    347508118063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass97,877 miles (+4,598)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    97,877 miles
    Test number
    843478872506

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass93,279 miles (+7)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    93,279 miles
    Test number
    715660212110
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust deteriorated
    • AdvisoryEml lamp on
    • AdvisoryEngine misfiring

  16. Fail93,272 miles (+85)7 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,272 miles
    Test number
    448923901309
    • FailureHeadlamp levelling device obviously defective insecure (1.7.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust deteriorated
    • AdvisoryEml lamp on
    • AdvisoryEngine misfiring

  17. Fail93,187 miles (+10,036)6 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,187 miles
    Test number
    734043155286
    • FailureNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush marked in yellow (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play marked in yellow (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush marked in yellow (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryEngine warning light is on / engine misfire
    • AdvisoryOil residue around power steering rack & pump area's
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust outer skin is deteriorating

  18. Pass83,151 miles (+9,246)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    83,151 miles
    Test number
    656191075185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass73,905 miles (+171)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    73,905 miles
    Test number
    287398074420
    • 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)

  20. Fail73,734 miles (+13,675)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,734 miles
    Test number
    496454074126
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • 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)

  21. Pass60,059 miles (+5,141)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    60,059 miles
    Test number
    225536862386
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear exhaust rusty

  22. Pass54,918 miles (+5,420)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    54,918 miles
    Test number
    279654602012
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  23. Pass49,498 miles (+4,963)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    49,498 miles
    Test number
    549314001021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass44,535 miles (+10,273)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    44,535 miles
    Test number
    902194300004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass34,262 miles (+1,350)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    34,262 miles
    Test number
    790996508296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass32,912 miles (+6,077)1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    32,912 miles
    Test number
    852143457335
    • NoteBoth rear brakes are slightly binding

  27. Pass26,835 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    26,835 miles
    Test number
    573815556326

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR53 VLX

Does LR53 VLX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR53 VLX is valid until 8 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LR53 VLX?
The MOT on LR53 VLX is valid until 8 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR53 VLX done?
LR53 VLX was recorded at 115,202 miles at its MOT on 9 Dec 2025, an average of 4,659 miles a year.
Has LR53 VLX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR53 VLX has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on LR53 VLX 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 VLX find?
LR53 VLX passed its latest MOT on 9 Dec 2025 with 1 advisory: rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.

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