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Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc

LS53 LKAMOT history

LS53 LKA is a silver petrol MINI first used on 29 Oct 2003. Its MOT expired on 16 Oct 2025 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 138,125 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Oct 2024.

LS53 LKA silver MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 16 Oct 2025
Mileage
138,125 mi
At MOT on 12 Oct 2024
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,290 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

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

Mileage history

LS53 LKA was last recorded at 138,125 miles on 12 Oct 2024, 5,494 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Oct 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
132,631 miles · 14 Oct 2023
Between the last two tests
5,494 miles
Average per year
6,290 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 138,125 miles
  • 2023 – 132,631 miles
  • 2022 – 126,538 miles
  • 2021 – 120,102 miles
  • 2020 – 115,155 miles
  • 2019 – 105,706 miles
  • 2018 – 98,453 miles
  • 2017 – 94,565 miles
  • 2016 – 85,033 miles
  • 2015 – 76,814 miles
  • 2014 – 68,200 miles
  • 2013 – 59,611 miles
  • 2012 – 52,069 miles
  • 2011 – 49,767 miles
  • 2010 – 42,745 miles
  • 2009 – 36,717 miles
  • 2008 – 28,825 miles
  • 2007 – 25,856 miles
  • 2006 – 23,548 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass138,125 miles
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • MinorOffside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
  • 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))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2013

Full MOT history

26 tests since 26 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass138,125 miles (+5,494)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    138,125 miles
    Test number
    549128544882
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass132,631 miles (+6,093)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    132,631 miles
    Test number
    970078499784
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass126,538 miles (+6,436)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    126,538 miles
    Test number
    118411392211
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass120,102 miles (+4,947)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    120,102 miles
    Test number
    686956311746
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass115,155 miles (+22)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    115,155 miles
    Test number
    508226213692
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Fail115,133 miles (+9,427)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,133 miles
    Test number
    991771121686
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass105,706 miles (+7,253)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    105,706 miles
    Test number
    339496281430
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Pass98,453 miles (+3,888)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    98,453 miles
    Test number
    932763185075
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

  9. Pass94,565 miles (+9,532)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    94,565 miles
    Test number
    406055243696

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass85,033 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    85,033 miles
    Test number
    536556894379
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Fail85,033 miles (+8,219)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,033 miles
    Test number
    160343911109
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass76,814 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    76,814 miles
    Test number
    399111615118
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Fail76,814 miles (+8,614)2 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,814 miles
    Test number
    705160215179
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  14. Pass68,200 miles (+51)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    68,200 miles
    Test number
    377697404104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail68,149 miles (+8,538)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,149 miles
    Test number
    167495904151
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

  16. Pass59,611 miles (+7,542)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    59,611 miles
    Test number
    489419203147
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteExhaust back box in poor condition and blowing

  17. Fail52,069 miles2 repaired2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,069 miles
    Test number
    238695212428
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront discs corroded
    • NoteRear discs corroded

  18. Pass52,069 miles (+2,302)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    52,069 miles
    Test number
    398525712132
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront discs corroded
    • NoteRear discs corroded

  19. Pass49,767 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    49,767 miles
    Test number
    647402681095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail49,767 miles (+7,022)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,767 miles
    Test number
    266741081018
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  21. Pass42,745 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    42,745 miles
    Test number
    170158360052
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  22. Fail42,745 miles (+6,028)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,745 miles
    Test number
    493678160046
    • FailureOffside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  23. Pass36,717 miles (+7,892)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    36,717 miles
    Test number
    340656479004
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  24. Pass28,825 miles (+2,969)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    28,825 miles
    Test number
    254142278065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass25,856 miles (+2,308)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    25,856 miles
    Test number
    614227507244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass23,548 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    23,548 miles
    Test number
    890807706276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS53 LKA

Does LS53 LKA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS53 LKA expired on 16 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS53 LKA?
The MOT on LS53 LKA expired on 16 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS53 LKA done?
LS53 LKA was recorded at 138,125 miles at its MOT on 12 Oct 2024, an average of 6,290 miles a year.
Has LS53 LKA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS53 LKA has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Oct 2020.
Has the mileage on LS53 LKA 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 LKA find?
LS53 LKA passed its latest MOT on 12 Oct 2024 with 2 minor defects and 4 advisories: nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; offside front position lamp light intensity obviously reduced; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 3 more.

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