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Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc

LR53 VMMMOT history

LR53 VMM is a silver petrol MINI first used on 22 Nov 2003. Its MOT is valid until 15 Jul 2027 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 72,645 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jul 2026.

LR53 VMM silver MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 15 Jul 2027
Mileage
72,645 mi
At MOT on 16 Jul 2026
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,991 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR53 VMM
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
22 Nov 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR53 VMM was last recorded at 72,645 miles on 16 Jul 2026, 419 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Mar 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
72,226 miles · 11 Mar 2024
Between the last two tests
419 miles
Average per year
2,991 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 72,645 miles
  • 2024 – 72,226 miles
  • 2023 – 72,221 miles
  • 2022 – 70,905 miles
  • 2021 – 65,306 miles
  • 2020 – 62,125 miles
  • 2019 – 57,628 miles
  • 2018 – 52,935 miles
  • 2017 – 48,853 miles
  • 2016 – 48,618 miles
  • 2014 – 44,885 miles
  • 2013 – 38,033 miles
  • 2011 – 32,228 miles
  • 2010 – 28,100 miles
  • 2009 – 24,494 miles
  • 2008 – 21,842 miles
  • 2007 – 17,824 miles
  • 2006 – 13,848 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass72,645 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

23 tests since 17 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass72,645 miles (+419)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    72,645 miles
    Test number
    278871926738

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass72,226 miles (+1)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    72,226 miles
    Test number
    260006063906
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  3. Fail72,225 miles (+4)5 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,225 miles
    Test number
    211570877510
    • MajorBrake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  4. Fail72,221 miles (+1,316)5 major1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,221 miles
    Test number
    702026021428
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed Lambda reading to high (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Back box (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective Both sides (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAmber tpms light non obligatory
    • AdvisoryCoolant overflow cap missing, pressure cap present
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap sealing ring has cracking
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted Damage to edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  5. Pass70,905 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    70,905 miles
    Test number
    374638172656
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. Fail70,905 miles (+5,599)1 dangerous1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,905 miles
    Test number
    735680739835
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. Pass65,306 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    65,306 miles
    Test number
    516073209283
    • AdvisoryN/s/f tyre wearing bald to inner edge
  8. Fail65,305 miles (+3,180)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,305 miles
    Test number
    253258292310
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryN/s/f tyre wearing bald to inner edge
  9. Pass62,125 miles (+4,497)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    62,125 miles
    Test number
    439614128534

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass57,628 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    57,628 miles
    Test number
    441930158696
    • AdvisoryItems on rear seat no belt check
  11. Fail57,628 miles (+4,693)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,628 miles
    Test number
    861769579152
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) missing (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryItems on rear seat no belt check
  12. Pass52,935 miles (+4,082)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    52,935 miles
    Test number
    478417182675
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  13. Pass48,853 miles (+235)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    48,853 miles
    Test number
    951849913025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass48,618 miles (+3,733)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2017
    Odometer
    48,618 miles
    Test number
    414424996139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass44,885 miles (+2,302)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    44,885 miles
    Test number
    918503074256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass42,583 miles (+4,550)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    42,583 miles
    Test number
    325183004084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass38,033 miles (+5,805)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    38,033 miles
    Test number
    958494703049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass32,228 miles (+4,128)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    32,228 miles
    Test number
    936101511377

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass28,100 miles (+3,606)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    28,100 miles
    Test number
    462091720344
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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)
    • NoteO/s & n/s rear tyre wall has cracks
  20. Pass24,494 miles (+2,652)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    24,494 miles
    Test number
    491550519472
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  21. Pass21,842 miles (+4,018)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    21,842 miles
    Test number
    440489918335

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass17,824 miles (+3,976)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    17,824 miles
    Test number
    491166417393

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass13,848 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    13,848 miles
    Test number
    514451926360

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR53 VMM

Does LR53 VMM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR53 VMM is valid until 15 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR53 VMM?
The MOT on LR53 VMM is valid until 15 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR53 VMM done?
LR53 VMM was recorded at 72,645 miles at its MOT on 16 Jul 2026, an average of 2,991 miles a year.
Has LR53 VMM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR53 VMM has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on LR53 VMM 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 VMM find?
LR53 VMM passed its latest MOT on 16 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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