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Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc

LR53 VMVMOT history

LR53 VMV is a silver petrol MINI first used on 7 Nov 2003. Its MOT is valid until 1 Nov 2026 and it has passed 19 of 22 MOT tests, with 65,141 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Oct 2025.

LR53 VMV silver MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 1 Nov 2026
Mileage
65,141 mi
At MOT on 31 Oct 2025
MOT tests
22
19 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,580 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR53 VMV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
7 Nov 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
31 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR53 VMV was last recorded at 65,141 miles on 31 Oct 2025, 5,540 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
59,601 miles · 31 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
5,540 miles
Average per year
2,580 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 65,141 miles
  • 2024 – 59,601 miles
  • 2023 – 53,915 miles
  • 2022 – 47,945 miles
  • 2021 – 42,001 miles
  • 2020 – 37,149 miles
  • 2019 – 36,638 miles
  • 2018 – 35,562 miles
  • 2017 – 33,610 miles
  • 2016 – 32,329 miles
  • 2015 – 30,120 miles
  • 2014 – 29,064 miles
  • 2013 – 27,529 miles
  • 2012 – 26,123 miles
  • 2011 – 24,342 miles
  • 2010 – 22,490 miles
  • 2009 – 18,961 miles
  • 2008 – 17,588 miles
  • 2006 – 16,078 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass65,141 miles
  • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryPower steering pipe damp

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.

  • Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

22 tests since 25 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass65,141 miles (+5,540)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    65,141 miles
    Test number
    703893793768
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe damp

  2. Pass59,601 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    59,601 miles
    Test number
    801325080476
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  3. Fail59,600 miles (+5,685)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,600 miles
    Test number
    363064375377
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  4. Pass53,915 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    53,915 miles
    Test number
    600222422745
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Fail53,914 miles (+5,969)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,914 miles
    Test number
    624205267457
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass47,945 miles (+5,944)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    47,945 miles
    Test number
    533096957452
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Wiper blade rubber split.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has light damage in the swept area.

  7. Pass42,001 miles (+4,852)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    42,001 miles
    Test number
    159490410373
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  8. Pass37,149 miles (+511)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    37,149 miles
    Test number
    174788713125
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  9. Pass36,638 miles (+1,076)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    36,638 miles
    Test number
    989070922662
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  10. Pass35,562 miles (+1,952)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    35,562 miles
    Test number
    164094817987
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  11. Pass33,610 miles (+1,281)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    33,610 miles
    Test number
    160289326135
    • AdvisoryFront both tyer has cracks

  12. Pass32,329 miles (+2,209)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    32,329 miles
    Test number
    274800259201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass30,120 miles (+1,056)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    30,120 miles
    Test number
    738319893614

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass29,064 miles (+1,535)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    29,064 miles
    Test number
    816597184274
    • AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteSigns of perishing on both the front tyres

  15. Pass27,529 miles (+1,406)1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    27,529 miles
    Test number
    386919283298
    • NoteCrack on nearside rear tyre wall

  16. Pass26,123 miles (+1,781)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    26,123 miles
    Test number
    955710592232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass24,342 miles (+1,852)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    24,342 miles
    Test number
    258512091241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass22,490 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    22,490 miles
    Test number
    104831190205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail22,490 miles (+3,529)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,490 miles
    Test number
    361101790428
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  20. Pass18,961 miles (+1,373)1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    18,961 miles
    Test number
    402177149045
    • NoteRear exhaust box outter cassing coroded

  21. Pass17,588 miles (+1,510)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    17,588 miles
    Test number
    462090758094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass16,078 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    16,078 miles
    Test number
    730348196229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR53 VMV

Does LR53 VMV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR53 VMV is valid until 1 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LR53 VMV?
The MOT on LR53 VMV is valid until 1 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR53 VMV done?
LR53 VMV was recorded at 65,141 miles at its MOT on 31 Oct 2025, an average of 2,580 miles a year.
Has LR53 VMV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR53 VMV has failed 3 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on LR53 VMV 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 VMV find?
LR53 VMV passed its latest MOT on 31 Oct 2025 with 2 minor defects and 3 advisories: nearside headlamp lens slightly defective; offside headlamp lens slightly defective; nearside rear service brake binding but not excessively, and 2 more.

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