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Yellow · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc

LR53 VMTMOT history

LR53 VMT is a yellow petrol MINI first used on 3 Nov 2003. Its MOT expired on 18 Sept 2025 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 128,753 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Sept 2024.

LR53 VMT yellow MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 18 Sept 2025
Mileage
128,753 mi
At MOT on 19 Sept 2024
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,714 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR53 VMT
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Yellow
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
3 Nov 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Sept 2025
Latest MOT test
19 Sept 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR53 VMT was last recorded at 128,753 miles on 19 Sept 2024, 12 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Nov 2020.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 10 Apr 2012: 34,870 miles, lower than 62,909 miles on 10 Nov 2010.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
128,741 miles · 28 Nov 2020
Between the last two tests
12 miles
Average per year
5,714 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 128,753 miles
  • 2020 – 128,741 miles
  • 2019 – 118,926 miles
  • 2018 – 113,272 miles
  • 2017 – 106,482 miles
  • 2016 – 96,624 miles
  • 2015 – 91,976 miles
  • 2014 – 80,906 miles
  • 2013 – 73,928 miles
  • 2012 – 66,227 miles
  • 2010 – 62,909 miles
  • 2009 – 56,668 miles
  • 2008 – 48,515 miles
  • 2007 – 33,304 miles
  • 2006 – 26,424 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass128,753 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.

  • Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2016

  • Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass128,753 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    128,753 miles
    Test number
    915504667373

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass128,741 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    128,741 miles
    Test number
    581024583064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail128,740 miles (+9,814)2 dangerous14 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,740 miles
    Test number
    382256411969
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorCentral Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Pass118,926 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    118,926 miles
    Test number
    995688823781
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))

  5. Fail118,926 miles (+5,654)5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,926 miles
    Test number
    708785834176
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorPower steering ram leaking (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))

  6. Pass113,272 miles (+6,790)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    113,272 miles
    Test number
    128556106253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass106,482 miles (+9,858)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    106,482 miles
    Test number
    897388712182
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  8. Pass96,624 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    96,624 miles
    Test number
    481789201460
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  9. Fail96,624 miles (+4,648)5 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,624 miles
    Test number
    954741738677
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  10. Pass91,976 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    91,976 miles
    Test number
    529995705070
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  11. Fail91,976 miles (+11,070)3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,976 miles
    Test number
    805165305065
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  12. Pass80,906 miles (+6,978)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    80,906 miles
    Test number
    876546404040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass73,928 miles (+3)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2014
    Odometer
    73,928 miles
    Test number
    275633023430
    • NoteFront pad wear warning wire broken (n/s)
    • NoteN/s/r & o/s/r seat belt not tested due to child seats in position
    • NoteO/s/f tyre getting low
    • NoteO/s/r brake binding on slightly
    • NoteRear exhaust mount rubbers in poor condition

  14. Fail73,925 miles (+7,698)2 failures5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,925 miles
    Test number
    235242023458
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • NoteFront pad wear warning wire broken (n/s)
    • NoteN/s/r & o/s/r seat belt not tested due to child seats in position
    • NoteO/s/f tyre getting low
    • NoteO/s/r brake binding on slightly
    • NoteRear exhaust mount rubbers in poor condition

  15. Pass66,227 miles4 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    66,227 miles
    Test number
    946341902136
    • NoteAll brakes heavily corroded
    • NoteBrake pedal rubber worn
    • NoteCoolant leak from radiator
    • NoteFuel cap seal perished

  16. Fail34,870 miles (-28,039)8 failures2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,870 miles
    Test number
    757511502175
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteAll brakes heavily corroded
    • NoteBrake pedal rubber worn
    • NoteCoolant leak from radiator
    • NoteFuel cap seal perished

  17. Pass62,909 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    62,909 miles
    Test number
    464084110325
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Fail62,909 miles (+6,241)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,909 miles
    Test number
    664174210391
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass56,668 miles (+31)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    56,668 miles
    Test number
    624523109374
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  20. Fail56,637 miles (+8,122)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,637 miles
    Test number
    342829299213
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  21. Pass48,515 miles (+15,211)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    48,515 miles
    Test number
    162548098269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass33,304 miles (+6,880)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    33,304 miles
    Test number
    232729197288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass26,424 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    26,424 miles
    Test number
    661666896239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR53 VMT

Does LR53 VMT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR53 VMT expired on 18 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR53 VMT?
The MOT on LR53 VMT expired on 18 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR53 VMT done?
LR53 VMT was recorded at 128,753 miles at its MOT on 19 Sept 2024, an average of 5,714 miles a year.
Has LR53 VMT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR53 VMT has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Mar 2020.
Has the mileage on LR53 VMT ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 10 Apr 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LR53 VMT find?
LR53 VMT passed its latest MOT on 19 Sept 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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