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Green · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc

LS53 HDNMOT history

LS53 HDN is a green petrol MINI first used on 20 Oct 2003. Its MOT expired on 16 Feb 2025 and it has passed 18 of 29 MOT tests, with 142,401 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Feb 2024.

LS53 HDN green MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 16 Feb 2025
Mileage
142,401 mi
At MOT on 14 Feb 2024
MOT tests
29
18 passed · 11 failed
Per year
7,195 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS53 HDN
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
20 Oct 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Feb 2025
Latest MOT test
14 Feb 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS53 HDN was last recorded at 142,401 miles on 14 Feb 2024, 18,857 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Feb 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
123,544 miles · 16 Feb 2023
Between the last two tests
18,857 miles
Average per year
7,195 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 142,401 miles
  • 2023 – 123,544 miles
  • 2022 – 113,750 miles
  • 2021 – 106,824 miles
  • 2020 – 103,889 miles
  • 2019 – 97,003 miles
  • 2018 – 88,635 miles
  • 2017 – 75,498 miles
  • 2015 – 64,646 miles
  • 2014 – 60,728 miles
  • 2013 – 55,196 miles
  • 2012 – 49,628 miles
  • 2011 – 42,549 miles
  • 2010 – 40,668 miles
  • 2009 – 31,499 miles
  • 2008 – 25,476 miles
  • 2007 – 19,632 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass142,401 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • 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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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.

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot missing

    Major2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

29 tests since 22 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass142,401 miles1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    142,401 miles
    Test number
    622556477475
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • 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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  2. Fail142,399 miles (+18,855)3 dangerous3 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,399 miles
    Test number
    290906505062
    • DangerousNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorFront Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • 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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  3. Pass123,544 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    123,544 miles
    Test number
    217031150961
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail123,542 miles (+9,792)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,542 miles
    Test number
    988122420040
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass113,750 miles (+43)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    113,750 miles
    Test number
    828013706911
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin all pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail113,707 miles (+17)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,707 miles
    Test number
    115804824209
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage pump area (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTPMS light flashing

  7. Fail113,690 miles (+6,866)3 major11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,690 miles
    Test number
    728785082247
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorPower steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryTPMS Light flashing

  8. Pass106,824 miles (+34)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    106,824 miles
    Test number
    854267887953
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Fail106,790 miles (+2,901)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,790 miles
    Test number
    418089330776
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside 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 Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass103,889 miles (+6,886)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    103,889 miles
    Test number
    652555200154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass97,003 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    97,003 miles
    Test number
    220825366446
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Fail97,003 miles (+8,368)2 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,003 miles
    Test number
    980616415710
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass88,635 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    88,635 miles
    Test number
    389815906739

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail88,635 miles (+13,137)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,635 miles
    Test number
    624193842948
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  15. Pass75,498 miles (+7)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    75,498 miles
    Test number
    916351501931
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  16. Fail75,491 miles (+10,845)1 failure1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,491 miles
    Test number
    885480757044
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  17. Pass64,646 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    64,646 miles
    Test number
    506413784802

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail64,643 miles (+3,915)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,643 miles
    Test number
    526396546901
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass60,728 miles (+5,532)1 advisory5 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    60,728 miles
    Test number
    295013654171
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on edges
    • NoteRear exhaust corroded

  20. Pass55,196 miles (+5,568)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2014
    Odometer
    55,196 miles
    Test number
    957990253120
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
    • NoteOffside rear brake binding slightly

  21. Fail49,628 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,628 miles
    Test number
    195406942149
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteRear exhaust box deteriated

  22. Pass49,628 miles (+7,079)1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2013
    Odometer
    49,628 miles
    Test number
    295056842418
    • NoteRear exhaust box deteriated

  23. Pass42,549 miles (+1,881)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    42,549 miles
    Test number
    719198311118
    • NoteRear exhaust silencer corroding

  24. Pass40,668 miles (+3,272)1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    40,668 miles
    Test number
    453262570297
    • AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFront brake pads wearing low
    • NoteN/s/f tyre tread wearing low on the edges
    • NoteO/s door check strap broken
    • NoteRear exhaust silencer corroding

  25. Fail37,396 miles1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,396 miles
    Test number
    263824750076
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteRear brake discs worn and corroding
    • NoteRear exhaust silencer corroding

  26. Pass37,396 miles (+5,897)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    37,396 miles
    Test number
    682584550043
    • NoteRear brake discs worn and corroding
    • NoteRear exhaust silencer corroding

  27. Pass31,499 miles (+6,023)1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    31,499 miles
    Test number
    302500749095
    • NoteREAR EXHAUST SILENCER CORRODING

  28. Pass25,476 miles (+5,844)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    25,476 miles
    Test number
    440119028032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass19,632 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    19,632 miles
    Test number
    913672127091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS53 HDN

Does LS53 HDN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS53 HDN expired on 16 Feb 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS53 HDN?
The MOT on LS53 HDN expired on 16 Feb 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS53 HDN done?
LS53 HDN was recorded at 142,401 miles at its MOT on 14 Feb 2024, an average of 7,195 miles a year.
Has LS53 HDN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS53 HDN has failed 11 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on LS53 HDN 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 HDN find?
LS53 HDN passed its latest MOT on 14 Feb 2024 with 1 minor defect and 8 advisories: offside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 6 more.

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