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Gold · Diesel · 2003 · 1,364 cc

LS53 EXEMOT history

LS53 EXE is a gold diesel MINI first used on 22 Oct 2003. Its MOT is valid until 27 Oct 2026 and it has passed 19 of 30 MOT tests, with 200,544 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Oct 2025.

LS53 EXE gold MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 27 Oct 2026
Mileage
200,544 mi
At MOT on 28 Oct 2025
MOT tests
30
19 passed · 11 failed
Per year
9,073 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS53 EXE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Gold
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,364 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
22 Oct 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
28 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS53 EXE was last recorded at 200,544 miles on 28 Oct 2025, 15 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
200,529 miles · 22 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
15 miles
Average per year
9,073 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 200,544 miles
  • 2024 – 191,700 miles
  • 2023 – 186,414 miles
  • 2022 – 182,283 miles
  • 2021 – 177,492 miles
  • 2020 – 174,337 miles
  • 2019 – 170,376 miles
  • 2018 – 158,116 miles
  • 2017 – 146,310 miles
  • 2016 – 134,898 miles
  • 2015 – 122,972 miles
  • 2014 – 111,143 miles
  • 2013 – 107,862 miles
  • 2012 – 101,860 miles
  • 2011 – 94,454 miles
  • 2010 – 86,212 miles
  • 2009 – 69,443 miles
  • 2008 – 47,473 miles
  • 2007 – 31,402 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass200,544 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Oil leak

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2017

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major3 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

30 tests since 8 Mar 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass200,544 miles (+15)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    200,544 miles
    Test number
    797146107035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail200,529 miles (+8,829)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    200,529 miles
    Test number
    842850067194
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  3. Pass191,700 miles (+5,286)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    191,700 miles
    Test number
    191616839538
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass186,414 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    186,414 miles
    Test number
    502436517533
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail186,414 miles (+4,131)1 dangerous2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    186,414 miles
    Test number
    282638318186
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer shoulder of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass182,283 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    182,283 miles
    Test number
    881476713076
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside wiper smearing slightly
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  7. Fail182,283 miles (+4,791)3 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    182,283 miles
    Test number
    769425698161
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside parking brake low effort
    • AdvisoryNearside wiper smearing slightly
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  8. Pass177,492 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    177,492 miles
    Test number
    614178596942
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear parking brake slight low effort
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  9. Fail177,492 miles (+3,155)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,492 miles
    Test number
    839933749456
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear parking brake slight low effort
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  10. Pass174,337 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    174,337 miles
    Test number
    914196394022
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryParking brake only just met requirement advise adjustment/repair

  11. Fail174,337 miles (+3,961)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,337 miles
    Test number
    585498056743
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  12. Pass170,376 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    170,376 miles
    Test number
    788224332629
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Fail170,374 miles (+12,258)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,374 miles
    Test number
    488822507592
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension rod attachment bracket/mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass158,116 miles (+11,806)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    158,116 miles
    Test number
    770966204203
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

  15. Pass146,310 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    146,310 miles
    Test number
    576115073474
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail146,310 miles (+11,412)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,310 miles
    Test number
    833151309335
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureTyre has ply or cords exposed both front (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass134,898 miles (+11,926)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    134,898 miles
    Test number
    583009528761

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass122,972 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    122,972 miles
    Test number
    927166611696
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

  19. Fail122,972 miles (+11,829)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,972 miles
    Test number
    671586805554
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded both front to back (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

  20. Pass111,143 miles (+3,281)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    111,143 miles
    Test number
    356219464286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass107,862 miles (+6,002)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    107,862 miles
    Test number
    257650273205
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass101,860 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    101,860 miles
    Test number
    625145962217
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Fail101,858 miles (+7,404)1 dangerous4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,858 miles
    Test number
    875149952288
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass94,454 miles (+11)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    94,454 miles
    Test number
    539360161260
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Fail94,443 miles (+8,231)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,443 miles
    Test number
    539186651244
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass86,212 miles (+16,769)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    86,212 miles
    Test number
    131296930226
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteAdvise all brake pipes are cleaned and waxed

  27. Pass69,443 miles (+21,970)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    69,443 miles
    Test number
    822356229296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass47,473 miles (+48)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    47,473 miles
    Test number
    510693078038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail47,425 miles (+16,023)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,425 miles
    Test number
    902042178021
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  30. Pass31,402 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    31,402 miles
    Test number
    103207767432

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS53 EXE

Does LS53 EXE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS53 EXE is valid until 27 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on LS53 EXE?
The MOT on LS53 EXE is valid until 27 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS53 EXE done?
LS53 EXE was recorded at 200,544 miles at its MOT on 28 Oct 2025, an average of 9,073 miles a year.
Has LS53 EXE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS53 EXE has failed 11 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on LS53 EXE 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 EXE find?
LS53 EXE passed its latest MOT on 28 Oct 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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