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MINI Cooper S

Grey · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc

LS53 EVYMOT history

LS53 EVY is a grey petrol MINI Cooper S first used on 10 Dec 2003. Its MOT is valid until 2 Jan 2027 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 50,640 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Dec 2025.

LS53 EVY grey MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 2 Jan 2027
Mileage
50,640 mi
At MOT on 18 Dec 2025
MOT tests
23
19 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,668 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS53 EVY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Model
Cooper S
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
10 Dec 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS53 EVY was last recorded at 50,640 miles on 18 Dec 2025, 99 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
50,541 miles · 3 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
99 miles
Average per year
1,668 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 50,640 miles
  • 2023 – 50,109 miles
  • 2022 – 49,589 miles
  • 2021 – 49,020 miles
  • 2020 – 48,379 miles
  • 2019 – 47,205 miles
  • 2018 – 46,084 miles
  • 2017 – 44,768 miles
  • 2016 – 43,259 miles
  • 2015 – 41,225 miles
  • 2014 – 39,237 miles
  • 2012 – 36,606 miles
  • 2011 – 34,062 miles
  • 2010 – 30,326 miles
  • 2009 – 27,216 miles
  • 2008 – 24,678 miles
  • 2007 – 21,655 miles
  • 2006 – 18,872 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass50,640 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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 Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2025

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass50,640 miles (+99)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    50,640 miles
    Test number
    822392500799
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  2. Pass50,541 miles (+432)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    50,541 miles
    Test number
    945853140609
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass50,109 miles (+520)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    50,109 miles
    Test number
    815679837976
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass49,589 miles (+569)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    49,589 miles
    Test number
    233020220035
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass49,020 miles (+641)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    49,020 miles
    Test number
    459606311834
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust Box Corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass48,379 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    48,379 miles
    Test number
    440278929791
    • 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))

  7. Fail48,379 miles (+1,174)1 dangerous1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,379 miles
    Test number
    293625775983
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (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 Front 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))

  8. Pass47,205 miles (+1,121)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    47,205 miles
    Test number
    549589398279
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Pass46,084 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    46,084 miles
    Test number
    198315546639
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  10. Fail46,084 miles (+1,316)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,084 miles
    Test number
    277787135544
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  11. Pass44,768 miles (+1,509)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    44,768 miles
    Test number
    666688549000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass43,259 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    43,259 miles
    Test number
    744929210606

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail43,259 miles (+2,034)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,259 miles
    Test number
    518979721287
    • FailureFront Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  14. Pass41,225 miles (+1,988)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    41,225 miles
    Test number
    617747125082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass39,237 miles (+2,631)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    39,237 miles
    Test number
    687273114050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass36,606 miles (+2,544)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    36,606 miles
    Test number
    459423952407

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass34,062 miles (+3,736)1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    34,062 miles
    Test number
    365873741394
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Pass30,326 miles (+3,110)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    30,326 miles
    Test number
    862030740394

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass27,216 miles (+2,538)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    27,216 miles
    Test number
    892370239371

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass24,678 miles (+3,023)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    24,678 miles
    Test number
    400578738312
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass21,655 miles (+2,783)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    21,655 miles
    Test number
    940388037321
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass18,872 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    18,872 miles
    Test number
    522594236370

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail18,872 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,872 miles
    Test number
    931654336369
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Questions about LS53 EVY

Does LS53 EVY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS53 EVY is valid until 2 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS53 EVY?
The MOT on LS53 EVY is valid until 2 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS53 EVY done?
LS53 EVY was recorded at 50,640 miles at its MOT on 18 Dec 2025, an average of 1,668 miles a year.
Has LS53 EVY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS53 EVY has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Sept 2020.
Has the mileage on LS53 EVY 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 EVY find?
LS53 EVY passed its latest MOT on 18 Dec 2025 with 3 advisories: front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both nearside and offside; front oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak; front power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage.

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