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Black · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc

LS53 EVPMOT history

LS53 EVP is a black petrol MINI first used on 27 Oct 2003. Its MOT expired on 2 Jul 2026 and it has passed 20 of 30 MOT tests, with 165,015 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Jul 2025.

LS53 EVP black MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a MINI Hatch, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 2 Jul 2026
Mileage
165,015 mi
At MOT on 1 Jul 2025
MOT tests
30
20 passed · 10 failed
Per year
8,067 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS53 EVP
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
27 Oct 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
1 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS53 EVP was last recorded at 165,015 miles on 1 Jul 2025, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
165,013 miles · 30 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
8,067 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 165,015 miles
  • 2024 – 159,620 miles
  • 2023 – 151,305 miles
  • 2022 – 135,179 miles
  • 2021 – 121,470 miles
  • 2020 – 109,861 miles
  • 2019 – 97,364 miles
  • 2018 – 86,473 miles
  • 2017 – 82,410 miles
  • 2016 – 76,192 miles
  • 2015 – 69,032 miles
  • 2014 – 60,850 miles
  • 2013 – 53,034 miles
  • 2012 – 45,253 miles
  • 2011 – 36,654 miles
  • 2010 – 31,926 miles
  • 2009 – 27,675 miles
  • 2008 – 22,606 miles
  • 2007 – 18,286 miles
  • 2006 – 14,341 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass165,015 miles
  • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1 of 2 also lens missing (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryCentral Items removed from driver's view prior to testRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lightsRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2019–2024

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

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant from bottle

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner rack end

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

30 tests since 27 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass165,015 miles (+2)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    165,015 miles
    Test number
    368504938123
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1 of 2 also lens missing (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Items removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  2. Fail165,013 miles (+5,393)3 major1 repaired1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,013 miles
    Test number
    924606493090
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt track rod end (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1 of 2 also lens missing (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Items removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  3. Pass159,620 miles (+7)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    159,620 miles
    Test number
    452525134539
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive coolant from bottle (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre swapped front to rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Fail159,613 miles (+8,308)2 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,613 miles
    Test number
    596614107267
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive coolant from bottle (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass151,305 miles (+16,126)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    151,305 miles
    Test number
    958906841558

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass135,179 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    135,179 miles
    Test number
    617702996650
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))
    • 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 Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

  7. Fail135,173 miles (+13,703)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,173 miles
    Test number
    264124826542
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))
    • 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 Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

  8. Pass121,470 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    121,470 miles
    Test number
    868804421687
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  9. Fail121,468 miles (+11,607)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,468 miles
    Test number
    303599687549
    • MajorNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (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))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  10. Pass109,861 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    109,861 miles
    Test number
    140485169554

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail109,860 miles (+12,496)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,860 miles
    Test number
    304789880357
    • MajorNearside Rear Fuel tank insecure Tank Strap Broken (6.1.3 (a) (i))

  12. Pass97,364 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    97,364 miles
    Test number
    921356880352
    • 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 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))

  13. Fail97,364 miles (+10,891)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,364 miles
    Test number
    220947044028
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • 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 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))

  14. Pass86,473 miles (+4,063)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    86,473 miles
    Test number
    288644803926
    • AdvisoryRear Metal brake pipes leading to the wheels starting to rust

  15. Pass82,410 miles (+14)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    82,410 miles
    Test number
    786509572636
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  16. Fail82,396 miles (+6,204)5 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,396 miles
    Test number
    816215739477
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp obscured more than 50% (1.3.2c)
    • FailureRear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  17. Pass76,192 miles (+7,160)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    76,192 miles
    Test number
    199902080776
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryO/s mirror glass cracked

  18. Pass69,032 miles (+8,182)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    69,032 miles
    Test number
    986600969054
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

  19. Fail60,850 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,850 miles
    Test number
    205496464259
    • Repaired at testRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • Repaired at testRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

  20. Pass60,850 miles (+7,816)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    60,850 miles
    Test number
    545156964296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass53,034 miles (+7,781)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    53,034 miles
    Test number
    337079563430
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteRear exhaust rusty

  22. Pass45,253 miles (+8,599)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    45,253 miles
    Test number
    385620372455

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass36,654 miles (+4,728)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    36,654 miles
    Test number
    919477981232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass31,926 miles (+4,251)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    31,926 miles
    Test number
    802609390285
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  25. Pass27,675 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    27,675 miles
    Test number
    311119299279
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres slightly distorted

  26. Fail27,675 miles (+5,069)1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,675 miles
    Test number
    520689899273
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres slightly distorted

  27. Pass22,606 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    22,606 miles
    Test number
    370699388223
    • NoteO/s/r brake binding slightly

  28. Fail22,606 miles (+4,320)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,606 miles
    Test number
    222929088206
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteO/s/r brake binding slightly

  29. Pass18,286 miles (+3,945)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    18,286 miles
    Test number
    213298687251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass14,341 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    14,341 miles
    Test number
    410120406406

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS53 EVP

Does LS53 EVP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS53 EVP expired on 2 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS53 EVP?
The MOT on LS53 EVP expired on 2 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS53 EVP done?
LS53 EVP was recorded at 165,015 miles at its MOT on 1 Jul 2025, an average of 8,067 miles a year.
Has LS53 EVP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS53 EVP has failed 10 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on LS53 EVP 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 LS53 EVP find?
LS53 EVP passed its latest MOT on 1 Jul 2025 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1 of 2 also lens missing; central items removed from driver's view prior to test; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases, and 3 more.

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