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Red · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc

LR53 VLZMOT history

LR53 VLZ is a red petrol MINI first used on 19 Nov 2003. Its MOT expired on 21 Nov 2025 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 53,597 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Nov 2024.

LR53 VLZ red MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 21 Nov 2025
Mileage
53,597 mi
At MOT on 9 Nov 2024
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,356 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR53 VLZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
19 Nov 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Nov 2025
Latest MOT test
9 Nov 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR53 VLZ was last recorded at 53,597 miles on 9 Nov 2024, 5,392 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Nov 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
48,205 miles · 9 Nov 2023
Between the last two tests
5,392 miles
Average per year
2,356 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 53,597 miles
  • 2023 – 48,205 miles
  • 2022 – 45,361 miles
  • 2021 – 43,451 miles
  • 2020 – 41,683 miles
  • 2019 – 39,535 miles
  • 2018 – 39,407 miles
  • 2017 – 39,215 miles
  • 2016 – 37,843 miles
  • 2015 – 35,928 miles
  • 2014 – 34,509 miles
  • 2013 – 32,822 miles
  • 2012 – 31,114 miles
  • 2011 – 28,364 miles
  • 2010 – 25,441 miles
  • 2009 – 22,030 miles
  • 2008 – 18,377 miles
  • 2007 – 14,673 miles
  • 2006 – 11,225 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass53,597 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisorySurface corrosion to exhaust

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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

24 tests since 15 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass53,597 miles (+5,392)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    53,597 miles
    Test number
    357005361112
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion to exhaust

  2. Pass48,205 miles (+2,844)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    48,205 miles
    Test number
    143597763393
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn on edges
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn on edges
    • AdvisoryNon standard no plates/front/rear

  3. Pass45,361 miles (+1,910)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    45,361 miles
    Test number
    290418871701
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass43,451 miles (+1,768)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    43,451 miles
    Test number
    445827923767
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  5. Pass41,683 miles (+2,148)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    41,683 miles
    Test number
    847835269835
    • AdvisoryOffside Front REAR suspension arm bush worn
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake bind

  6. Pass39,535 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    39,535 miles
    Test number
    860827536159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail39,535 miles (+128)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,535 miles
    Test number
    977270602541
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

  8. Pass39,407 miles (+192)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    39,407 miles
    Test number
    892099949449

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass39,215 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    39,215 miles
    Test number
    117896362603
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  10. Fail39,215 miles (+1,372)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,215 miles
    Test number
    627885734310
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Pass37,843 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    37,843 miles
    Test number
    501246901501

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail37,843 miles (+1,915)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,843 miles
    Test number
    438863555001
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  13. Pass35,928 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    35,928 miles
    Test number
    449312319523
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Fail35,928 miles (+1,419)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,928 miles
    Test number
    729563595425
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass34,509 miles (+1,687)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    34,509 miles
    Test number
    827171324342

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass32,822 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    32,822 miles
    Test number
    507392723385
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteRear exhaust corroded

  17. Fail32,822 miles (+1,708)1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,822 miles
    Test number
    875432423383
    • Repaired at testExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteRear exhaust corroded

  18. Pass31,114 miles (+2,750)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    31,114 miles
    Test number
    777374122354
    • NoteRear exhaust corroded

  19. Pass28,364 miles (+2,923)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    28,364 miles
    Test number
    316050221349

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass25,441 miles (+3,411)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    25,441 miles
    Test number
    661401820316
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  21. Pass22,030 miles (+3,653)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    22,030 miles
    Test number
    671763929316

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass18,377 miles (+3,704)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    18,377 miles
    Test number
    441924028451

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass14,673 miles (+3,448)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    14,673 miles
    Test number
    331613727344

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass11,225 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    11,225 miles
    Test number
    453299616447

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR53 VLZ

Does LR53 VLZ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR53 VLZ expired on 21 Nov 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR53 VLZ?
The MOT on LR53 VLZ expired on 21 Nov 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR53 VLZ done?
LR53 VLZ was recorded at 53,597 miles at its MOT on 9 Nov 2024, an average of 2,356 miles a year.
Has LR53 VLZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR53 VLZ has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Nov 2019.
Has the mileage on LR53 VLZ 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 VLZ find?
LR53 VLZ passed its latest MOT on 9 Nov 2024 with 3 advisories: offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working; surface corrosion to exhaust.

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