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Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc

LS53 LKCMOT history

LS53 LKC is a blue petrol MINI first used on 23 Oct 2003. Its MOT is valid until 8 Apr 2027 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 65,196 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Apr 2026.

LS53 LKC blue MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 8 Apr 2027
Mileage
65,196 mi
At MOT on 7 Apr 2026
MOT tests
23
19 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,031 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS53 LKC
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
23 Oct 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS53 LKC was last recorded at 65,196 miles on 7 Apr 2026, 8,253 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
56,943 miles · 7 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
8,253 miles
Average per year
3,031 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 65,196 miles
  • 2025 – 56,943 miles
  • 2024 – 55,555 miles
  • 2021 – 55,073 miles
  • 2020 – 52,836 miles
  • 2019 – 49,755 miles
  • 2018 – 44,970 miles
  • 2017 – 41,597 miles
  • 2016 – 37,838 miles
  • 2015 – 34,106 miles
  • 2014 – 32,159 miles
  • 2013 – 26,576 miles
  • 2012 – 23,638 miles
  • 2011 – 20,626 miles
  • 2010 – 19,496 miles
  • 2009 – 15,959 miles
  • 2008 – 11,230 miles
  • 2006 – 6,318 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass65,196 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to testRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012

Full MOT history

23 tests since 4 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass65,196 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    65,196 miles
    Test number
    544188213376
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail65,196 miles1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,196 miles
    Test number
    770213864316
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass65,196 miles (+8,253)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    65,196 miles
    Test number
    274188219477
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  4. Pass56,943 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    56,943 miles
    Test number
    876116958685
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper strut mount/bush noisey

  5. Fail56,943 miles (+1,388)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,943 miles
    Test number
    775002864708
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb not fitted properly (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper strut mount/bush noisey

  6. Pass55,555 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    55,555 miles
    Test number
    569165536909
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  7. Fail55,555 miles (+482)3 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,555 miles
    Test number
    746104654265
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  8. Pass55,073 miles (+2,237)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    55,073 miles
    Test number
    504651428016
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust first skin corroded but second skin ok

  9. Pass52,836 miles (+3,081)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    52,836 miles
    Test number
    916524509788

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass49,755 miles (+4,785)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    49,755 miles
    Test number
    867701763801
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust noisy box (8.1.1 (a))

  11. Pass44,970 miles (+3,373)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    44,970 miles
    Test number
    793065572567
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

  12. Pass41,597 miles (+3,759)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    41,597 miles
    Test number
    685310472437

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass37,838 miles (+3,732)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    37,838 miles
    Test number
    910877838094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass34,106 miles (+1,947)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    34,106 miles
    Test number
    506679225082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass32,159 miles (+5,583)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2015
    Odometer
    32,159 miles
    Test number
    248182724132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass26,576 miles (+2,938)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2014
    Odometer
    26,576 miles
    Test number
    707572113159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass23,638 miles (+3,012)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2013
    Odometer
    23,638 miles
    Test number
    596732712125
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass20,626 miles (+1,130)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2012
    Odometer
    20,626 miles
    Test number
    137960731139
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass19,496 miles (+3,537)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    19,496 miles
    Test number
    594111290040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass15,959 miles (+4,729)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    15,959 miles
    Test number
    131041119148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass11,230 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    11,230 miles
    Test number
    142839408179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail11,230 miles (+4,912)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    11,230 miles
    Test number
    224999408193
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  23. Pass6,318 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    6,318 miles
    Test number
    672788506366

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS53 LKC

Does LS53 LKC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS53 LKC is valid until 8 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS53 LKC?
The MOT on LS53 LKC is valid until 8 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS53 LKC done?
LS53 LKC was recorded at 65,196 miles at its MOT on 7 Apr 2026, an average of 3,031 miles a year.
Has LS53 LKC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS53 LKC has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on LS53 LKC 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 LKC find?
LS53 LKC passed its latest MOT on 7 Apr 2026 with 5 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; items removed from driver's view prior to test; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 2 more.

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