MINI
Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc
LR53 VODMOT history
LR53 VOD is a blue petrol MINI first used on 13 Oct 2003. Its MOT expired on 24 Sept 2025 and it has passed 19 of 30 MOT tests, with 108,288 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Sept 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 24 Sept 2025
- Mileage
- 108,288 mi
- At MOT on 25 Sept 2024
- MOT tests
- 30
- 19 passed · 11 failed
- Per year
- 5,299 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LR53 VOD
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- MINI
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,598 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 13 Oct 2003
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 24 Sept 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 25 Sept 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
LR53 VOD was last recorded at 108,288 miles on 25 Sept 2024, 45 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Sept 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 108,243 miles · 20 Sept 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 45 miles
- Average per year
- 5,299 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 108,288 miles
- 2023 – 97,132 miles
- 2022 – 90,841 miles
- 2021 – 85,824 miles
- 2020 – 82,524 miles
- 2019 – 77,267 miles
- 2018 – 74,094 miles
- 2017 – 68,697 miles
- 2016 – 63,877 miles
- 2015 – 59,382 miles
- 2014 – 55,447 miles
- 2013 – 50,023 miles
- 2012 – 48,535 miles
- 2011 – 41,161 miles
- 2010 – 29,855 miles
- 2009 – 23,696 miles
- 2008 – 20,629 miles
- 2007 – 16,527 miles
- 2006 – 13,037 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass108,288 miles
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
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 Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm
Dangerous2 MOTs, 2020–2024
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Full MOT history
30 tests since 5 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass108,288 miles (+45)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 108,288 miles
- Test number
- 787764198366
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail108,243 miles (+11,111)1 dangerous2 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 108,243 miles
- Test number
- 492118720334
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass97,132 miles (+6,291)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 97,132 miles
- Test number
- 585313937224
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust corroded.
Pass90,841 miles (+5,017)2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 90,841 miles
- Test number
- 768798893070
- MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective box corroding (6.1.2 (a))
Pass85,824 miles (+3,300)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 85,824 miles
- Test number
- 292357261731
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass82,524 miles (+15)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 82,524 miles
- Test number
- 231241088162
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Fail82,509 miles (+5,242)2 dangerous3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 82,509 miles
- Test number
- 969357560974
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass77,267 miles (+3,173)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 77,267 miles
- Test number
- 858290609296
- AdvisoryNearside Front advise slight play in rack end
Pass74,094 miles (+1)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 74,094 miles
- Test number
- 932444994776
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryFuel cap seal perished
Fail74,093 miles (+5,396)3 major2 repaired1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 74,093 miles
- Test number
- 268655954011
- MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (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))
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryFuel cap seal perished
Pass68,697 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 68,697 miles
- Test number
- 740175879460
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail68,697 miles (+4,820)3 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 68,697 miles
- Test number
- 496702905499
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Pass63,877 miles (+4,495)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 63,877 miles
- Test number
- 736619784711
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has started cracking in the tread
Pass59,382 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 59,382 miles
- Test number
- 913921464922
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail59,382 miles (+3,935)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 59,382 miles
- Test number
- 588298301057
- FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
Pass55,447 miles1 advisory5 notes
- MOT expiry
- 26 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 55,447 miles
- Test number
- 457000434373
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- NoteOil leak
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- NoteBoth the rear brake disks are pitted on the inner surfaces
- NoteThe front pipe flexy is deteriated
- NoteThe osr tyre is cracking in the tread area 195 55 16 87 v
Fail55,447 miles (+5,424)2 failures1 advisory5 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 55,447 miles
- Test number
- 456689224396
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- NoteOil leak
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- NoteBoth the rear brake disks are pitted on the inner surfaces
- NoteThe front pipe flexy is deteriated
- NoteThe osr tyre is cracking in the tread area 195 55 16 87 v
Pass50,023 miles (+3)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 26 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 50,023 miles
- Test number
- 608259003357
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- NoteNearside rear tyre worn low
Fail50,020 miles (+1,485)3 failures1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 50,020 miles
- Test number
- 545048403304
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- NoteNearside rear tyre worn low
Pass48,535 miles4 advisories4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 26 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 48,535 miles
- Test number
- 698378822360
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- NoteDashboard warning lights on
- NoteOffside front tyres wearing on edges
- NoteOffside numbler pltae light lense missing
Fail48,535 miles (+7,374)5 failures4 advisories4 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 48,535 miles
- Test number
- 418368722485
- FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureOffside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- NoteDashboard warning lights on
- NoteOffside front tyres wearing on edges
- NoteOffside numbler pltae light lense missing
Pass41,161 miles3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 26 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 41,161 miles
- Test number
- 805081031381
- NoteO/S HEADLAMP UNIT CRACKED.
- NoteO/S REPEATER LAMP LOOSE.
- NoteREAR SILENCER DETERIORATING.,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,Thanx.
Fail41,161 miles (+11,306)2 failures3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 41,161 miles
- Test number
- 618291631340
- FailureBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
- FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
- NoteO/S HEADLAMP UNIT CRACKED.
- NoteO/S REPEATER LAMP LOOSE.
- NoteREAR SILENCER DETERIORATING.,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,Thanx.
Pass29,855 miles (+72)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 29,855 miles
- Test number
- 310258000467
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail29,783 miles (+6,087)6 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 29,783 miles
- Test number
- 162803700212
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)
- FailureOffside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
- FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)
- FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)
- FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Pass23,696 miles (+3,067)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 23,696 miles
- Test number
- 242270019254
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass20,629 miles (+4,102)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Oct 2009
- Odometer
- 20,629 miles
- Test number
- 802639968243
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass16,527 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Oct 2008
- Odometer
- 16,527 miles
- Test number
- 600550277279
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail16,526 miles (+3,489)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 16,526 miles
- Test number
- 300190277434
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
- FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Pass13,037 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Oct 2007
- Odometer
- 13,037 miles
- Test number
- 314878076482
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LR53 VOD
- Does LR53 VOD currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LR53 VOD expired on 24 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LR53 VOD?
- The MOT on LR53 VOD expired on 24 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LR53 VOD done?
- LR53 VOD was recorded at 108,288 miles at its MOT on 25 Sept 2024, an average of 5,299 miles a year.
- Has LR53 VOD ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LR53 VOD has failed 11 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Sept 2024.
- Has the mileage on LR53 VOD 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 VOD find?
- LR53 VOD passed its latest MOT on 25 Sept 2024 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside front lower suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil; oil leak, but not excessive.
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