MINI
White · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc
LS53 FVNMOT history
LS53 FVN is a white petrol MINI first used on 7 Nov 2003. Its MOT is valid until 4 Mar 2027 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 118,805 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Feb 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 4 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 118,805 mi
- At MOT on 16 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 27
- 19 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 5,432 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LS53 FVN
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- MINI
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,598 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 7 Nov 2003
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 4 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 16 Feb 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LS53 FVN was last recorded at 118,805 miles on 16 Feb 2026, 6,394 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Feb 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 112,411 miles · 19 Feb 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 6,394 miles
- Average per year
- 5,432 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 118,805 miles
- 2025 – 112,411 miles
- 2024 – 108,432 miles
- 2023 – 104,979 miles
- 2022 – 101,122 miles
- 2021 – 98,446 miles
- 2019 – 87,150 miles
- 2018 – 78,718 miles
- 2017 – 73,441 miles
- 2016 – 67,949 miles
- 2014 – 61,172 miles
- 2013 – 56,295 miles
- 2012 – 51,532 miles
- 2011 – 46,157 miles
- 2010 – 40,644 miles
- 2009 – 34,573 miles
- 2008 – 28,843 miles
- 2007 – 22,163 miles
- 2006 – 13,986 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass118,805 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2025
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearward
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearward
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & bald on edges
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
27 tests since 31 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass118,805 miles (+6,394)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 118,805 miles
- Test number
- 631863140510
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass112,411 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 112,411 miles
- Test number
- 542115159821
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearward (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearward (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail112,411 miles (+3,979)3 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 112,411 miles
- Test number
- 142008582088
- 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 Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearward (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearward (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass108,432 miles (+4)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 108,432 miles
- Test number
- 700360242233
- 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))
- 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))
Fail108,428 miles (+3,449)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 108,428 miles
- Test number
- 619837697077
- MajorOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play RUBBER BUSH SPLIT (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass104,979 miles (+3,857)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 104,979 miles
- Test number
- 569775028937
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Pass101,122 miles (+8)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 101,122 miles
- Test number
- 724741152261
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail101,114 miles (+2,668)1 dangerous3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 101,114 miles
- Test number
- 932414867305
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorRear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak exhaust box (8.2.1.1 (b))
Pass98,446 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 98,446 miles
- Test number
- 633486348340
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- 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 too hose (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail98,446 miles (+11,296)5 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 98,446 miles
- Test number
- 156291971795
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorExhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- 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 too hose (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryTpms warning light on
Pass87,150 miles (+8,432)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 87,150 miles
- Test number
- 456818512961
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryF/o/s tyre worn on inner edge
Pass78,718 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 78,718 miles
- Test number
- 942795989804
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))
Fail78,718 miles (+5,277)2 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 78,718 miles
- Test number
- 630034767675
- Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))
Pass73,441 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 May 2018
- Odometer
- 73,441 miles
- Test number
- 122939395825
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail73,439 miles (+5,490)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 73,439 miles
- Test number
- 314038584837
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded near fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded near fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)
Pass67,949 miles (+6,777)
- MOT expiry
- 10 May 2017
- Odometer
- 67,949 miles
- Test number
- 176757331796
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass61,172 miles (+4,877)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 61,172 miles
- Test number
- 406965224473
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass56,295 miles (+4,763)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 56,295 miles
- Test number
- 596371013311
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass51,532 miles (+5,375)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 51,532 miles
- Test number
- 149094012389
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass46,157 miles (+5,513)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 46,157 miles
- Test number
- 409371111344
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Fail40,644 miles1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 40,644 miles
- Test number
- 314569890294
- Repaired at testAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Pass40,644 miles (+6,071)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 40,644 miles
- Test number
- 693409190281
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Pass34,573 miles (+5,730)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- 34,573 miles
- Test number
- 672810509325
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass28,843 miles (+183)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Oct 2009
- Odometer
- 28,843 miles
- Test number
- 750437188256
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail28,660 miles (+6,497)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 28,660 miles
- Test number
- 144857878239
- FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Pass22,163 miles (+8,177)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 22,163 miles
- Test number
- 602525667298
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass13,986 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2007
- Odometer
- 13,986 miles
- Test number
- 421294706322
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LS53 FVN
- Does LS53 FVN currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS53 FVN is valid until 4 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LS53 FVN?
- The MOT on LS53 FVN is valid until 4 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LS53 FVN done?
- LS53 FVN was recorded at 118,805 miles at its MOT on 16 Feb 2026, an average of 5,432 miles a year.
- Has LS53 FVN ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LS53 FVN has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Feb 2025.
- Has the mileage on LS53 FVN 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 FVN find?
- LS53 FVN passed its latest MOT on 16 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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