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Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc

LS53 HAAMOT history

LS53 HAA is a silver petrol MINI first used on 15 Dec 2003. Its MOT is valid until 12 May 2027 and it has passed 19 of 30 MOT tests, with 89,195 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 May 2026.

LS53 HAA silver MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 12 May 2027
Mileage
89,195 mi
At MOT on 13 May 2026
MOT tests
30
19 passed · 11 failed
Per year
3,747 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS53 HAA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
15 Dec 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 May 2027
Latest MOT test
13 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS53 HAA was last recorded at 89,195 miles on 13 May 2026, 10 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 May 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
89,185 miles · 8 May 2026
Between the last two tests
10 miles
Average per year
3,747 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 89,195 miles
  • 2025 – 88,854 miles
  • 2024 – 82,555 miles
  • 2023 – 74,362 miles
  • 2022 – 66,533 miles
  • 2021 – 59,379 miles
  • 2020 – 56,300 miles
  • 2019 – 51,030 miles
  • 2018 – 51,025 miles
  • 2017 – 48,613 miles
  • 2016 – 44,888 miles
  • 2015 – 41,436 miles
  • 2014 – 38,225 miles
  • 2013 – 35,246 miles
  • 2012 – 32,643 miles
  • 2011 – 29,822 miles
  • 2010 – 28,245 miles
  • 2009 – 25,648 miles
  • 2008 – 22,544 miles
  • 2007 – 20,117 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass89,195 miles
  • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front & rear both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear and all suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryHandbrake cables corroded both sidesRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge and low on tread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • No reverse light

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

30 tests since 6 Dec 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass89,195 miles (+10)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2027
    Odometer
    89,195 miles
    Test number
    992486073448
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front & rear both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear and all suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake cables corroded both sides

  2. Fail89,185 miles (+331)5 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,185 miles
    Test number
    975989050703
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorFront Brake pipe excessively corroded both sides & n/s/r (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorRear Exhaust system insecure back box (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front & rear both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear and all suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake cables corroded both sides

  3. Pass88,854 miles (+1)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    88,854 miles
    Test number
    811219210434
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge and low on tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNo reverse light

  4. Fail88,853 miles (+6,298)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,853 miles
    Test number
    352448621902
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge and low on tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNo reverse light

  5. Pass82,555 miles (+42)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    82,555 miles
    Test number
    258178479788
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also cracking and perishing (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail82,513 miles (+8,151)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,513 miles
    Test number
    393747220359
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also cracking and perishing (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass74,362 miles (+225)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    74,362 miles
    Test number
    499287020397
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail74,137 miles (+7,604)8 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,137 miles
    Test number
    961308241196
    • MajorBrake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front 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))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass66,533 miles (+7,154)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    66,533 miles
    Test number
    855395126581
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryLower engine cover broken
    • AdvisoryN/s/r hand brake slow to rise
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heatsheild loose

  10. Pass59,379 miles (+54)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    59,379 miles
    Test number
    628464643162
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Fail59,325 miles (+3,025)1 dangerous1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,325 miles
    Test number
    798138216885
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass56,300 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    56,300 miles
    Test number
    250140540151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail56,300 miles (+5,270)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,300 miles
    Test number
    214913976635
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

  14. Pass51,030 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    51,030 miles
    Test number
    158716869199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail51,030 miles (+5)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,030 miles
    Test number
    537631941838
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  16. Fail51,025 miles (+2,412)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,025 miles
    Test number
    240755417405
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  17. Pass48,613 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    48,613 miles
    Test number
    935791328650

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail48,613 miles (+3,725)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,613 miles
    Test number
    176660557173
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  19. Pass44,888 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    44,888 miles
    Test number
    391363749128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail44,888 miles (+3,452)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,888 miles
    Test number
    146433403482
    • FailureHeadlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre worn inner and outer side 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn inner and outer side

  21. Pass41,436 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    41,436 miles
    Test number
    460933101566
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp switch will need attention

  22. Fail41,436 miles (+3,211)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,436 miles
    Test number
    125068527792
    • FailureOffside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp switch will need attention

  23. Pass38,225 miles (+2,979)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    38,225 miles
    Test number
    707753824384
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  24. Pass35,246 miles (+2,603)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    35,246 miles
    Test number
    427995623434

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass32,643 miles (+2,821)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    32,643 miles
    Test number
    469508212421
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

  26. Pass29,822 miles (+1,577)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    29,822 miles
    Test number
    469673631498
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  27. Pass28,245 miles (+2,597)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    28,245 miles
    Test number
    262337220360

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass25,648 miles (+3,104)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    25,648 miles
    Test number
    442893629461

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass22,544 miles (+2,427)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    22,544 miles
    Test number
    833976218359

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass20,117 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    20,117 miles
    Test number
    700410047371

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS53 HAA

Does LS53 HAA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS53 HAA is valid until 12 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS53 HAA?
The MOT on LS53 HAA is valid until 12 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 HAA done?
LS53 HAA was recorded at 89,195 miles at its MOT on 13 May 2026, an average of 3,747 miles a year.
Has LS53 HAA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS53 HAA has failed 11 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 8 May 2026.
Has the mileage on LS53 HAA 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 HAA find?
LS53 HAA passed its latest MOT on 13 May 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: offside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front & rear both sides; sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear and all suspension components corroded, and 1 more.

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