MINI
Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc
LR53 VMKMOT history
LR53 VMK is a blue petrol MINI first used on 7 Oct 2003. Its MOT expired on 7 May 2025 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 92,185 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 May 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 7 May 2025
- Mileage
- 92,185 mi
- At MOT on 8 May 2024
- MOT tests
- 27
- 19 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 4,618 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LR53 VMK
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- MINI
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,598 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 7 Oct 2003
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 7 May 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 8 May 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
LR53 VMK was last recorded at 92,185 miles on 8 May 2024, 1,584 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Apr 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 90,601 miles · 22 Apr 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 1,584 miles
- Average per year
- 4,618 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 92,185 miles
- 2023 – 90,601 miles
- 2022 – 85,762 miles
- 2021 – 84,953 miles
- 2020 – 81,022 miles
- 2019 – 75,498 miles
- 2018 – 72,151 miles
- 2017 – 63,899 miles
- 2016 – 53,359 miles
- 2015 – 51,868 miles
- 2014 – 48,985 miles
- 2013 – 46,073 miles
- 2012 – 43,088 miles
- 2011 – 37,528 miles
- 2010 – 31,779 miles
- 2009 – 26,923 miles
- 2008 – 20,891 miles
- 2007 – 15,241 miles
- 2006 – 9,010 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass92,185 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Front and Rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
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 Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2023
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated
Minor2 MOTs, 2021
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Full MOT history
27 tests since 4 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass92,185 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 May 2025
- Odometer
- 92,185 miles
- Test number
- 210494203492
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Front and Rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail92,185 miles (+1,584)3 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 92,185 miles
- Test number
- 523193230749
- MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Coolant leak
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Front and Rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass90,601 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 May 2024
- Odometer
- 90,601 miles
- Test number
- 291066602509
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail90,601 miles (+4,839)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 90,601 miles
- Test number
- 539371906478
- DangerousFront Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- MajorFront Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorRear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass85,762 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 May 2023
- Odometer
- 85,762 miles
- Test number
- 307280842893
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear EXHAUST BACK BOX SKIN CORRODED
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail85,761 miles (+808)2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 85,761 miles
- Test number
- 541214994434
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear EXHAUST BACK BOX SKIN CORRODED
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass84,953 miles1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 May 2022
- Odometer
- 84,953 miles
- Test number
- 635611984476
- MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Fail84,953 miles (+3,931)2 dangerous1 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 84,953 miles
- Test number
- 711508884350
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- DangerousService brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorRear Brake pipe excessively corroded both (1.1.11 (c))
- MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisorySlight oil leak
Pass81,022 miles (+5,524)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 81,022 miles
- Test number
- 379876290067
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass75,498 miles1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 75,498 miles
- Test number
- 849828578571
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail75,498 miles (+3,347)1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 75,498 miles
- Test number
- 619293645360
- Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass72,151 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 72,151 miles
- Test number
- 154019098421
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail72,151 miles (+8,252)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 72,151 miles
- Test number
- 390188829442
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Pass63,899 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 63,899 miles
- Test number
- 352920971624
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Fail63,899 miles (+10,540)2 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 63,899 miles
- Test number
- 766276269216
- FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass53,359 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 53,359 miles
- Test number
- 448891237268
- AdvisoryOffside Rear exhaust box deteriorated
- AdvisoryOil leak
Fail53,359 miles (+1,491)1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 53,359 miles
- Test number
- 730960399071
- Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear exhaust box deteriorated
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass51,868 miles (+2,883)4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 5 May 2016
- Odometer
- 51,868 miles
- Test number
- 577475525171
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
- NoteOffside rear exhaust box deteriorating
Pass48,985 miles (+2,912)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 May 2015
- Odometer
- 48,985 miles
- Test number
- 115996824117
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass46,073 miles (+2,985)4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 5 May 2014
- Odometer
- 46,073 miles
- Test number
- 709783623186
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
Pass43,088 miles (+5,560)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 May 2013
- Odometer
- 43,088 miles
- Test number
- 226398012162
- AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass37,528 miles (+5,749)
- MOT expiry
- 5 May 2012
- Odometer
- 37,528 miles
- Test number
- 595356021190
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass31,779 miles (+4,856)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 3 May 2011
- Odometer
- 31,779 miles
- Test number
- 900010920186
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteEngine oil level low
Pass26,923 miles (+6,032)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 3 May 2010
- Odometer
- 26,923 miles
- Test number
- 212352119417
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteEngine oil level low
Pass20,891 miles (+5,650)
- MOT expiry
- 3 May 2009
- Odometer
- 20,891 miles
- Test number
- 912297908175
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass15,241 miles (+6,231)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 3 May 2008
- Odometer
- 15,241 miles
- Test number
- 231794217480
- NoteOffside number plate light lens cover missing
Pass9,010 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 May 2007
- Odometer
- 9,010 miles
- Test number
- 873454226168
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LR53 VMK
- Does LR53 VMK currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LR53 VMK expired on 7 May 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LR53 VMK?
- The MOT on LR53 VMK expired on 7 May 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LR53 VMK done?
- LR53 VMK was recorded at 92,185 miles at its MOT on 8 May 2024, an average of 4,618 miles a year.
- Has LR53 VMK ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LR53 VMK has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 8 May 2024.
- Has the mileage on LR53 VMK 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 VMK find?
- LR53 VMK passed its latest MOT on 8 May 2024 with 2 advisories: front oil leak, but not excessive; tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing front and rear.
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