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Red · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc

LR53 VMAMOT history

LR53 VMA is a red petrol MINI first used on 10 Oct 2003. Its MOT expired on 6 Feb 2026 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 64,656 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Feb 2025.

LR53 VMA red MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 6 Feb 2026
Mileage
64,656 mi
At MOT on 7 Feb 2025
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,516 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR53 VMA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
10 Oct 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Feb 2026
Latest MOT test
7 Feb 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR53 VMA was last recorded at 64,656 miles on 7 Feb 2025, 5,303 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Oct 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
59,353 miles · 24 Oct 2023
Between the last two tests
5,303 miles
Average per year
2,516 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 64,656 miles
  • 2023 – 59,353 miles
  • 2022 – 58,397 miles
  • 2021 – 57,919 miles
  • 2020 – 57,678 miles
  • 2019 – 57,322 miles
  • 2018 – 56,139 miles
  • 2017 – 55,073 miles
  • 2016 – 53,658 miles
  • 2015 – 51,758 miles
  • 2014 – 50,022 miles
  • 2013 – 48,997 miles
  • 2012 – 48,273 miles
  • 2011 – 47,600 miles
  • 2010 – 45,813 miles
  • 2009 – 41,585 miles
  • 2008 – 33,803 miles
  • 2007 – 25,934 miles
  • 2006 – 18,502 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass64,656 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear wiper blade split

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside rear / nearside rear and nearside front tyres tread cracking

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

26 tests since 5 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass64,656 miles (+5,303)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    64,656 miles
    Test number
    659356941736
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Pass59,353 miles (+23)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    59,353 miles
    Test number
    916425872402
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Fail59,330 miles (+933)1 dangerous4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,330 miles
    Test number
    355612448107
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • 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 Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryAll tyres cracking

  4. Pass58,397 miles (+13)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    58,397 miles
    Test number
    870104420750
    • AdvisoryRear wiper blade split
    • AdvisoryOffside rear / nearside rear and nearside front tyres tread cracking
    • AdvisorySlight blow exhaust rear silencer

  5. Fail58,384 miles (+465)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,384 miles
    Test number
    230318585333
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn suspension arm rear bush split and play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn suspension arm rear bush split and play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs corroded
    • AdvisoryRear wiper blade split
    • AdvisoryHandbrake low effort offside efficiency only just met
    • AdvisoryOffside rear / nearside rear and nearside front tyres tread cracking
    • AdvisorySlight blow exhaust rear silencer

  6. Pass57,919 miles10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    57,919 miles
    Test number
    332704138977
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak top of radiator
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases hole in back box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NSF/NSR/OSR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Fail57,919 miles (+241)4 major2 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,919 miles
    Test number
    188521916036
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak top of radiator
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases hole in back box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NSF/NSR/OSR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass57,678 miles (+356)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    57,678 miles
    Test number
    559414931195
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

  9. Pass57,322 miles (+25)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    57,322 miles
    Test number
    265620917086
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear lamp unit misted inside
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryWasher jets slightly misaligned, but sufficient fluid to windscreen

  10. Fail57,297 miles (+1,158)2 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,297 miles
    Test number
    666014213421
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear lamp unit misted inside
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryWasher jets slightly misaligned, but sufficient fluid to windscreen

  11. Pass56,139 miles (+1,066)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    56,139 miles
    Test number
    512574916802
    • AdvisoryFuel cap/sealing device deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoolant low

  12. Pass55,073 miles (+1,415)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    55,073 miles
    Test number
    278294150282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass53,658 miles (+1,900)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    53,658 miles
    Test number
    659846359083
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush on arm (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush on arm (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySlight bind off side rear wheel

  14. Pass51,758 miles (+14)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    51,758 miles
    Test number
    205066352953
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer also internals rattling (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)

  15. Fail51,744 miles (+1,722)2 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,744 miles
    Test number
    540019099371
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer also internals rattling (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass50,022 miles (+1,025)1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    50,022 miles
    Test number
    398750394400
    • NoteOffside rear brake binding slightly.

  17. Pass48,997 miles (+724)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    48,997 miles
    Test number
    275884593290
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  18. Pass48,273 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    48,273 miles
    Test number
    449090192248
    • 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)
    • NoteFront break discs corrodded
    • NoteRear discs corrodded

  19. Fail48,273 miles (+673)3 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,273 miles
    Test number
    456569082214
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • 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)
    • NoteFront break discs corrodded
    • NoteRear discs corrodded

  20. Pass47,600 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    47,600 miles
    Test number
    456063391229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail47,600 miles (+1,787)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,600 miles
    Test number
    265321791293
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  22. Pass45,813 miles (+4,228)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    45,813 miles
    Test number
    350490380475

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass41,585 miles (+7,782)6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    41,585 miles
    Test number
    974366289262
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSlight water ingress into rear number plate

  24. Pass33,803 miles (+7,869)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    33,803 miles
    Test number
    642390698289
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  25. Pass25,934 miles (+7,432)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    25,934 miles
    Test number
    423430297293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass18,502 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    18,502 miles
    Test number
    393218776264
    • NoteStrong advise corrosion to n/s/r disc

Questions about LR53 VMA

Does LR53 VMA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR53 VMA expired on 6 Feb 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR53 VMA?
The MOT on LR53 VMA expired on 6 Feb 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR53 VMA done?
LR53 VMA was recorded at 64,656 miles at its MOT on 7 Feb 2025, an average of 2,516 miles a year.
Has LR53 VMA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR53 VMA has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on LR53 VMA 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 VMA find?
LR53 VMA passed its latest MOT on 7 Feb 2025 with 2 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases.

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