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Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc

LS53 FVLMOT history

LS53 FVL is a silver petrol MINI first used on 11 Nov 2003. Its MOT is valid until 1 Oct 2027 and it has passed 21 of 25 MOT tests, with 55,487 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

LS53 FVL silver MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 1 Oct 2027
Mileage
55,487 mi
At MOT on 30 Sept 2026
MOT tests
25
21 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,205 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS53 FVL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
11 Nov 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS53 FVL was last recorded at 55,487 miles on 30 Sept 2026, 2,865 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
52,622 miles · 2 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
2,865 miles
Average per year
2,205 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 55,487 miles
  • 2025 – 52,622 miles
  • 2024 – 50,218 miles
  • 2023 – 48,341 miles
  • 2022 – 46,474 miles
  • 2021 – 45,073 miles
  • 2020 – 44,092 miles
  • 2019 – 42,490 miles
  • 2018 – 39,146 miles
  • 2017 – 37,112 miles
  • 2016 – 30,973 miles
  • 2015 – 27,110 miles
  • 2014 – 25,947 miles
  • 2013 – 25,101 miles
  • 2012 – 22,854 miles
  • 2011 – 20,974 miles
  • 2010 – 18,866 miles
  • 2009 – 16,537 miles
  • 2008 – 14,779 miles
  • 2007 – 13,252 miles
  • 2006 – 11,667 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass55,487 miles
  • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear exhaust system slightly deterioratedRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2024

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

25 tests since 15 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass55,487 miles (+2,865)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    55,487 miles
    Test number
    417736010601
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust system slightly deteriorated

  2. Pass52,622 miles (+2,404)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    52,622 miles
    Test number
    441431161517
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust system slightly deteriorated

  3. Pass50,218 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    50,218 miles
    Test number
    919824057599
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust system slightly deteriorated

  4. Fail50,218 miles (+1,877)1 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,218 miles
    Test number
    321370070076
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust system slightly deteriorated

  5. Pass48,341 miles (+1,867)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    48,341 miles
    Test number
    814627448110
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass46,474 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    46,474 miles
    Test number
    567334407320

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail46,474 miles (+1,401)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,474 miles
    Test number
    557075990777
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass45,073 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    45,073 miles
    Test number
    529487488456

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail45,070 miles (+978)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,070 miles
    Test number
    886013498054
    • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

  10. Pass44,092 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    44,092 miles
    Test number
    131214414308

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail44,092 miles (+1,602)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,092 miles
    Test number
    674947282582
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  12. Pass42,490 miles (+3,344)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    42,490 miles
    Test number
    810273407789
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass39,146 miles (+2,034)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    39,146 miles
    Test number
    315714202445

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass37,112 miles (+6,139)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    37,112 miles
    Test number
    406474540574
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass30,973 miles (+3,863)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    30,973 miles
    Test number
    455554384351

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass27,110 miles (+1,163)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    27,110 miles
    Test number
    605019284377

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass25,947 miles (+846)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    25,947 miles
    Test number
    136087104347
    • NoteO/s/r tyre perished
    • NoteRear exhaust box outer shell deteriorating
    • NoteSlight hand brake travel
    • NoteSlight knock and play in steering rack

  18. Pass25,101 miles (+2,247)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    25,101 miles
    Test number
    888405013337
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass22,854 miles (+1,880)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    22,854 miles
    Test number
    835407902372

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass20,974 miles (+2,108)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    20,974 miles
    Test number
    786322911335

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass18,866 miles (+2,329)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    18,866 miles
    Test number
    771816610344

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass16,537 miles (+1,758)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    16,537 miles
    Test number
    493138309439
    • 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. Pass14,779 miles (+1,527)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    14,779 miles
    Test number
    581512118309

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass13,252 miles (+1,585)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    13,252 miles
    Test number
    150359317341

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass11,667 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    11,667 miles
    Test number
    534319616303

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS53 FVL

Does LS53 FVL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS53 FVL is valid until 1 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS53 FVL?
The MOT on LS53 FVL is valid until 1 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS53 FVL done?
LS53 FVL was recorded at 55,487 miles at its MOT on 30 Sept 2026, an average of 2,205 miles a year.
Has LS53 FVL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS53 FVL has failed 4 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on LS53 FVL 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 FVL find?
LS53 FVL passed its latest MOT on 30 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: headlamp lens slightly defective both; front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both; front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both, and 5 more.

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