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Black · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc

LR53 VMZMOT history

LR53 VMZ is a black petrol MINI first used on 13 Oct 2003. Its MOT is valid until 24 Jul 2027 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 117,624 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Jul 2026.

LR53 VMZ black MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 24 Jul 2027
Mileage
117,624 mi
At MOT on 25 Jul 2026
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,322 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR53 VMZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
13 Oct 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR53 VMZ was last recorded at 117,624 miles on 25 Jul 2026, 5,368 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
112,256 miles · 9 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
5,368 miles
Average per year
4,322 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 117,624 miles
  • 2025 – 112,256 miles
  • 2024 – 108,869 miles
  • 2023 – 106,507 miles
  • 2022 – 105,894 miles
  • 2021 – 105,275 miles
  • 2020 – 101,272 miles
  • 2019 – 96,684 miles
  • 2018 – 88,743 miles
  • 2017 – 86,844 miles
  • 2012 – 80,297 miles
  • 2010 – 72,865 miles
  • 2009 – 63,147 miles
  • 2008 – 51,754 miles
  • 2007 – 41,802 miles
  • 2006 – 32,139 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass117,624 miles
  • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Coil spring corroded both front

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and rear

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2022

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2009

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front and both rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Fluid leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • General surface corrossion to steering and suspension compoenents

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

24 tests since 13 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass117,624 miles (+5,368)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    117,624 miles
    Test number
    249363808555
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass112,256 miles (+23)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    112,256 miles
    Test number
    584269928885

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail112,233 miles (+3,364)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,233 miles
    Test number
    695958012847
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass108,869 miles (+2,362)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2025
    Odometer
    108,869 miles
    Test number
    256689046992

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass106,507 miles (+613)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2024
    Odometer
    106,507 miles
    Test number
    904507603561

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass105,894 miles (+113)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    105,894 miles
    Test number
    967252579626
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front and both rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and rear (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryGeneral surface corrossion to steering and suspension compoenents
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working central upper stop lamp missing (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail105,781 miles (+506)3 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,781 miles
    Test number
    730113878181
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front and both rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryDriver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and rear (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryGeneral surface corrossion to steering and suspension compoenents
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working central upper stop lamp missing (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass105,275 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    105,275 miles
    Test number
    849566537865
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and rear (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFuel tank strap corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and offside front (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush and offside front lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and offside rear inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule and offside rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Fail105,275 miles (+4,003)3 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,275 miles
    Test number
    465908556879
    • MajorCentral Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from transmission also -engine oil leakage- requires cleaning off to establish exact cause (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and rear (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFuel tank strap corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and offside front (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush and offside front lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and offside rear inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule and offside rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass101,272 miles (+4,588)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    101,272 miles
    Test number
    128583432682
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass96,684 miles (+7,941)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    96,684 miles
    Test number
    580690346182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass88,743 miles (+1,899)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    88,743 miles
    Test number
    545463906473
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake has a slight bind. A strip down and inspection is advised.

  13. Pass86,844 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    86,844 miles
    Test number
    851175462573
    • AdvisoryN/S/R Tyre worn.
    • AdvisoryO/S/R Tyre perished and split.

  14. Fail86,840 miles (+6,543)6 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,840 miles
    Test number
    228968596805
    • FailureDipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions rotation. (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryN/S/R Tyre worn.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryO/S/R Tyre perished and split.

  15. Pass80,297 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    80,297 miles
    Test number
    106260482038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail80,297 miles (+7,432)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,297 miles
    Test number
    689380382078
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  17. Pass72,865 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    72,865 miles
    Test number
    271550570251
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Fail72,865 miles (+9,718)1 repaired3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,865 miles
    Test number
    504590570272
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Pass63,147 miles (+10)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    63,147 miles
    Test number
    513372289251
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteOil leak

  20. Fail63,137 miles (+11,383)1 failure5 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,137 miles
    Test number
    352159779435
    • FailureNearside Inner Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteOil level high

  21. Pass51,754 miles (+9,952)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    51,754 miles
    Test number
    351746178288
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteOil leak

  22. Pass41,802 miles (+9,663)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    41,802 miles
    Test number
    361476077223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass32,139 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    32,139 miles
    Test number
    221236186256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail32,139 miles1 dangerous3 failures2 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,139 miles
    Test number
    382546986472
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteAdvise tracking
    • NoteRear number plate deteriorted

Questions about LR53 VMZ

Does LR53 VMZ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR53 VMZ is valid until 24 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR53 VMZ?
The MOT on LR53 VMZ is valid until 24 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 VMZ done?
LR53 VMZ was recorded at 117,624 miles at its MOT on 25 Jul 2026, an average of 4,322 miles a year.
Has LR53 VMZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR53 VMZ has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on LR53 VMZ 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 VMZ find?
LR53 VMZ passed its latest MOT on 25 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: offside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.

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