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Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc

LS53 FVMMOT history

LS53 FVM is a silver petrol MINI first used on 14 Nov 2003. Its MOT expired on 26 Oct 2025 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 131,459 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Oct 2024.

LS53 FVM silver MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 26 Oct 2025
Mileage
131,459 mi
At MOT on 9 Oct 2024
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,407 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS53 FVM
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
14 Nov 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Oct 2025
Latest MOT test
9 Oct 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS53 FVM was last recorded at 131,459 miles on 9 Oct 2024, 164 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Oct 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
131,295 miles · 27 Oct 2023
Between the last two tests
164 miles
Average per year
5,407 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 131,459 miles
  • 2023 – 131,295 miles
  • 2021 – 130,010 miles
  • 2019 – 128,277 miles
  • 2018 – 117,799 miles
  • 2017 – 113,502 miles
  • 2016 – 110,021 miles
  • 2015 – 107,477 miles
  • 2014 – 105,123 miles
  • 2013 – 101,828 miles
  • 2012 – 89,456 miles
  • 2011 – 77,375 miles
  • 2010 – 67,437 miles
  • 2009 – 57,893 miles
  • 2008 – 48,901 miles
  • 2007 – 38,847 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass131,459 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2015

  • Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2011

  • Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Clutch pedal rubber missing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2012

Full MOT history

21 tests since 24 Aug 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass131,459 miles (+164)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    131,459 miles
    Test number
    895377502545
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass131,295 miles (+1,285)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    131,295 miles
    Test number
    961452385823
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

  3. Pass130,010 miles (+1,733)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    130,010 miles
    Test number
    588011649710
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass128,277 miles (+10,478)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    128,277 miles
    Test number
    451932171920

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass117,799 miles (+4,297)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    117,799 miles
    Test number
    514651700346

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass113,502 miles (+3,481)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    113,502 miles
    Test number
    225638028905
    • AdvisoryClutch pedal anti slip rubber missing.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust rubber deteriorated.

  7. Pass110,021 miles (+2,544)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    110,021 miles
    Test number
    867830085753
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear (4.1.E.1)

  8. Pass107,477 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    107,477 miles
    Test number
    716242787301
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryClutch pedal rubber missing

  9. Fail107,475 miles (+2,352)9 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,475 miles
    Test number
    955631446937
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort zero (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid nearside jet (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryClutch pedal rubber missing

  10. Pass105,123 miles (+3,295)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    105,123 miles
    Test number
    606800494252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass101,828 miles (+7)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    101,828 miles
    Test number
    695850393271
    • NoteN/S/R light lens cracked
    • NoteRear exhaust box rusted

  12. Fail101,821 miles (+12,365)5 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,821 miles
    Test number
    949149483285
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • NoteN/S/R light lens cracked
    • NoteRear exhaust box rusted

  13. Fail89,456 miles1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,456 miles
    Test number
    649062792263
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteRear exhaust deteriorated

  14. Pass89,456 miles (+12,081)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    89,456 miles
    Test number
    785082892232
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteRear exhaust deteriorated

  15. Pass77,375 miles (+49)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    77,375 miles
    Test number
    379465491260
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  16. Fail77,326 miles (+9,889)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,326 miles
    Test number
    476228081257
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  17. Pass67,437 miles (+9,544)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    67,437 miles
    Test number
    762272090223
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  18. Fail57,893 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,893 miles
    Test number
    451832199282
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  19. Pass57,893 miles (+8,992)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    57,893 miles
    Test number
    952542999257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass48,901 miles (+10,054)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    48,901 miles
    Test number
    922896798295
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  21. Pass38,847 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    38,847 miles
    Test number
    762276737267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS53 FVM

Does LS53 FVM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS53 FVM expired on 26 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS53 FVM?
The MOT on LS53 FVM expired on 26 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS53 FVM done?
LS53 FVM was recorded at 131,459 miles at its MOT on 9 Oct 2024, an average of 5,407 miles a year.
Has LS53 FVM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS53 FVM has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Oct 2015.
Has the mileage on LS53 FVM 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 FVM find?
LS53 FVM passed its latest MOT on 9 Oct 2024 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: nearside front inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side; oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.

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