MINI
Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc
LS53 FVOMOT history
LS53 FVO is a blue petrol MINI first used on 10 Nov 2003. Its MOT is valid until 20 May 2027 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 103,643 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 May 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 20 May 2027
- Mileage
- 103,643 mi
- At MOT on 21 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 29
- 19 passed · 10 failed
- Per year
- 4,910 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LS53 FVO
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- MINI
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,598 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 10 Nov 2003
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 20 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 21 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LS53 FVO was last recorded at 103,643 miles on 21 May 2026, 1,336 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 May 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 102,307 miles · 14 May 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1,336 miles
- Average per year
- 4,910 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 103,643 miles
- 2025 – 102,307 miles
- 2024 – 98,006 miles
- 2023 – 97,869 miles
- 2022 – 93,525 miles
- 2021 – 86,824 miles
- 2020 – 84,285 miles
- 2019 – 80,351 miles
- 2017 – 74,701 miles
- 2016 – 71,669 miles
- 2015 – 67,704 miles
- 2014 – 63,510 miles
- 2013 – 55,022 miles
- 2012 – 45,783 miles
- 2011 – 38,849 miles
- 2010 – 30,353 miles
- 2009 – 19,476 miles
- 2008 – 12,657 miles
- 2007 – 9,276 miles
- 2006 – 7,842 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass103,643 miles
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryFront Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
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 Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2016
Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2012
Front Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Rear Coil spring corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Full MOT history
29 tests since 15 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass103,643 miles (+1,336)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 May 2027
- Odometer
- 103,643 miles
- Test number
- 143456540769
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass102,307 miles (+2)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 May 2026
- Odometer
- 102,307 miles
- Test number
- 383965542418
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail102,305 miles (+4,299)3 dangerous3 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 102,305 miles
- Test number
- 238356844096
- DangerousFront Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorFront Bumper insecure bumper loose (6.1.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass98,006 miles (+137)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 98,006 miles
- Test number
- 466995598182
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail97,869 miles (+4,344)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 97,869 miles
- Test number
- 972893243490
- MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass93,525 miles1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 93,525 miles
- Test number
- 156648047537
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail93,525 miles (+6,701)1 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 93,525 miles
- Test number
- 304852410922
- MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass86,824 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 86,824 miles
- Test number
- 469727164945
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail86,824 miles (+2,539)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 86,824 miles
- Test number
- 719901595352
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass84,285 miles (+3,934)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2021
- Odometer
- 84,285 miles
- Test number
- 174299029014
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass80,351 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 80,351 miles
- Test number
- 977785826739
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail80,351 miles (+5,650)1 dangerous1 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 80,351 miles
- Test number
- 354836298619
- DangerousOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Pass74,701 miles (+3,032)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 74,701 miles
- Test number
- 151790847901
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass71,669 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 71,669 miles
- Test number
- 885277809446
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Fail71,669 miles (+3,965)2 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 71,669 miles
- Test number
- 487342799812
- FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Pass67,704 miles (+4,194)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 67,704 miles
- Test number
- 251817409913
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass63,510 miles (+8,488)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 63,510 miles
- Test number
- 155129844315
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass55,022 miles (+9,239)5 advisories4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 14 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 55,022 miles
- Test number
- 439628183297
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- NoteOil leak
- NoteExhaust deteriorating
- NoteN/s/r tyre worn on inner edge
Pass45,783 miles2 advisories4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 14 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 45,783 miles
- Test number
- 285562512396
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteNsf tyre wearing on inside shoulder
- NoteRear exhaust deteriorating
Fail45,783 miles (+6,934)1 failure2 advisories4 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 45,783 miles
- Test number
- 546611212309
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteNsf tyre wearing on inside shoulder
- NoteRear exhaust deteriorating
Pass38,849 miles (+8,496)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 14 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 38,849 miles
- Test number
- 268935211348
- AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- NoteOil leak
Pass30,353 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 30,353 miles
- Test number
- 721985110367
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Fail30,353 miles (+10,877)1 dangerous3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 30,353 miles
- Test number
- 483415510326
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- 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)
Pass19,476 miles (+6,819)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Nov 2010
- Odometer
- 19,476 miles
- Test number
- 692873019346
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass12,657 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Nov 2009
- Odometer
- 12,657 miles
- Test number
- 414876118491
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail12,657 miles (+3,381)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 12,657 miles
- Test number
- 941066218380
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Fail9,276 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 9,276 miles
- Test number
- 643119707387
- Repaired at testRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Pass9,276 miles (+1,434)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Nov 2008
- Odometer
- 9,276 miles
- Test number
- 781989907372
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass7,842 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Nov 2007
- Odometer
- 7,842 miles
- Test number
- 302619416305
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LS53 FVO
- Does LS53 FVO currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS53 FVO is valid until 20 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LS53 FVO?
- The MOT on LS53 FVO is valid until 20 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LS53 FVO done?
- LS53 FVO was recorded at 103,643 miles at its MOT on 21 May 2026, an average of 4,910 miles a year.
- Has LS53 FVO ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LS53 FVO has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 9 May 2025.
- Has the mileage on LS53 FVO 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 FVO find?
- LS53 FVO passed its latest MOT on 21 May 2026 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: offside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; front lower oil leak, but not excessive; front outer tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides, and 3 more.
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