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Red · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc

LS53 LJZMOT history

LS53 LJZ is a red petrol MINI first used on 14 Nov 2003. Its MOT is valid until 21 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 47,784 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Nov 2025.

LS53 LJZ red MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 21 Nov 2026
Mileage
47,784 mi
At MOT on 14 Nov 2025
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,154 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS53 LJZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
14 Nov 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
14 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS53 LJZ was last recorded at 47,784 miles on 14 Nov 2025, 3,583 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
44,201 miles · 18 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
3,583 miles
Average per year
2,154 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 47,784 miles
  • 2024 – 44,201 miles
  • 2023 – 40,600 miles
  • 2022 – 36,228 miles
  • 2021 – 31,832 miles
  • 2020 – 31,012 miles
  • 2019 – 28,023 miles
  • 2018 – 27,126 miles
  • 2017 – 26,200 miles
  • 2016 – 25,172 miles
  • 2015 – 23,262 miles
  • 2014 – 22,649 miles
  • 2013 – 20,649 miles
  • 2012 – 19,734 miles
  • 2011 – 18,544 miles
  • 2010 – 17,294 miles
  • 2009 – 14,856 miles
  • 2008 – 11,665 miles
  • 2007 – 9,582 miles
  • 2006 – 6,846 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass47,784 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • 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 just before flexy hose (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 just before flexy hose (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.

  • Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2025

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Brake pipe slightly corroded 2 front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Rear brake binding slightly

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Rear silencer rusty condition but secure

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

25 tests since 11 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass47,784 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    47,784 miles
    Test number
    524080126536
    • 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 just before flexy hose (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 just before flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail47,784 miles (+3,583)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,784 miles
    Test number
    260869186925
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • 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 just before flexy hose (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 just before flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass44,201 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    44,201 miles
    Test number
    917852624646
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  4. Fail44,201 miles (+3,601)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,201 miles
    Test number
    763524926473
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  5. Pass40,600 miles (+4,372)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    40,600 miles
    Test number
    906530409185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass36,228 miles (+4,396)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    36,228 miles
    Test number
    214576768578
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass31,832 miles (+820)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    31,832 miles
    Test number
    577713138970

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass31,012 miles (+2,989)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    31,012 miles
    Test number
    262105992439

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass28,023 miles (+897)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    28,023 miles
    Test number
    897106740862
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  10. Pass27,126 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    27,126 miles
    Test number
    595189482092
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside front bumper trim missing , clips exposed.
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  11. Fail27,126 miles (+926)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,126 miles
    Test number
    271529580669
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside front bumper trim missing , clips exposed.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  12. Pass26,200 miles (+13)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    26,200 miles
    Test number
    106238377638
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded 2 front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake binding slightly
    • AdvisoryRear silencer rusty condition but secure

  13. Fail26,187 miles (+1,015)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,187 miles
    Test number
    578153564712
    • FailureNearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted inner rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded 2 front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake binding slightly
    • AdvisoryRear silencer rusty condition but secure

  14. Pass25,172 miles (+1,910)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    25,172 miles
    Test number
    309307324689
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear rear exhaust box corroded

  15. Pass23,262 miles (+613)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    23,262 miles
    Test number
    645830982256
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  16. Pass22,649 miles (+2,000)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    22,649 miles
    Test number
    728023184243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass20,649 miles (+915)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    20,649 miles
    Test number
    658352883268
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Pass19,734 miles (+1,190)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    19,734 miles
    Test number
    417060292290
    • NoteRear exhaust box rusty but secure

  19. Pass18,544 miles (+1,250)1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    18,544 miles
    Test number
    967105181251
    • NoteOffside wiper blade slightly split

  20. Pass17,294 miles (+2,438)1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    17,294 miles
    Test number
    140232990211
    • NoteSlight corrosion on rear discs but brake ballance ok

  21. Pass14,856 miles (+3,191)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    14,856 miles
    Test number
    490926119355

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass11,665 miles (+2,083)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    11,665 miles
    Test number
    501687118366

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass9,582 miles (+2,736)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    9,582 miles
    Test number
    663669317388

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail6,846 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    6,846 miles
    Test number
    491405016422
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  25. Pass6,846 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    6,846 miles
    Test number
    772285716346

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS53 LJZ

Does LS53 LJZ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS53 LJZ is valid until 21 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LS53 LJZ?
The MOT on LS53 LJZ is valid until 21 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS53 LJZ done?
LS53 LJZ was recorded at 47,784 miles at its MOT on 14 Nov 2025, an average of 2,154 miles a year.
Has LS53 LJZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS53 LJZ has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on LS53 LJZ 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 LJZ find?
LS53 LJZ passed its latest MOT on 14 Nov 2025 with 4 advisories: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material just before flexy hose; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 1 more.

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