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Red · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc

LS53 LKMMOT history

LS53 LKM is a red petrol MINI first used on 1 Nov 2003. Its MOT expired on 19 Sept 2026 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 149,403 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Aug 2025.

LS53 LKM red MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 19 Sept 2026
Mileage
149,403 mi
At MOT on 28 Aug 2025
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,282 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS53 LKM
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
1 Nov 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
28 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS53 LKM was last recorded at 149,403 miles on 28 Aug 2025, 4,796 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
144,607 miles · 27 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
4,796 miles
Average per year
7,282 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 149,403 miles
  • 2024 – 144,607 miles
  • 2023 – 137,591 miles
  • 2022 – 123,541 miles
  • 2021 – 114,909 miles
  • 2020 – 106,957 miles
  • 2019 – 103,125 miles
  • 2018 – 93,778 miles
  • 2017 – 85,949 miles
  • 2016 – 79,871 miles
  • 2015 – 74,174 miles
  • 2014 – 66,420 miles
  • 2013 – 59,595 miles
  • 2012 – 53,529 miles
  • 2011 – 47,507 miles
  • 2010 – 40,951 miles
  • 2009 – 32,776 miles
  • 2008 – 23,546 miles
  • 2007 – 15,292 miles
  • 2006 – 12,368 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass149,403 miles
  • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 22% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2017

Full MOT history

26 tests since 3 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass149,403 miles (+4,796)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    149,403 miles
    Test number
    957927033227
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 22% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass144,607 miles (+7,016)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    144,607 miles
    Test number
    427885464806
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass137,591 miles10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    137,591 miles
    Test number
    393157337425
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal perished, but maintaining seal
    • AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner & outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail137,591 miles (+14,050)1 repaired10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,591 miles
    Test number
    908743667239
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal perished, but maintaining seal
    • AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner & outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass123,541 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    123,541 miles
    Test number
    989663076945

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail123,541 miles (+8,632)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,541 miles
    Test number
    870687686909
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass114,909 miles (+7,952)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    114,909 miles
    Test number
    653904611078
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass106,957 miles (+3,832)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    106,957 miles
    Test number
    415069927401

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass103,125 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    103,125 miles
    Test number
    856717665322

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail102,121 miles (+8,343)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,121 miles
    Test number
    665075269129
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt osf inner cv boot split and not preventing the ingress of dirt. (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

  11. Pass93,778 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    93,778 miles
    Test number
    228446787024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail93,772 miles (+7,823)1 dangerous2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,772 miles
    Test number
    667389099373
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorTyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Both rear inner edges out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  13. Pass85,949 miles (+6,078)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    85,949 miles
    Test number
    709534691644
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass79,871 miles (+5,697)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    79,871 miles
    Test number
    935138370191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass74,174 miles (+7,754)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    74,174 miles
    Test number
    470696542913
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass66,420 miles (+6,825)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    66,420 miles
    Test number
    346565344266
    • NoteNearside rear brake binding slightly.
    • NoteRear bush of nearside front lower suspension arm slightly worn.
    • NoteRear inner sills corroding.

  17. Pass59,595 miles (+6,066)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    59,595 miles
    Test number
    117072853282
    • NoteBoth rear tyres wearing low on edges.
    • NoteFront brake discs slightly worn.

  18. Pass53,529 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    53,529 miles
    Test number
    337026012499

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail53,525 miles (+6,018)1 dangerous2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,525 miles
    Test number
    116449902217
    • DangerousOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureTyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRun flat tyres fitted to front of vehicle,standard tyres on rear.

  20. Pass47,507 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    47,507 miles
    Test number
    398907401254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail47,507 miles (+6,556)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,507 miles
    Test number
    527207201266
    • FailureBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  22. Pass40,951 miles (+8,175)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    40,951 miles
    Test number
    401570290103
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass32,776 miles (+9,230)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    32,776 miles
    Test number
    974928499119
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  24. Pass23,546 miles (+8,254)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    23,546 miles
    Test number
    824207718298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass15,292 miles (+2,924)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    15,292 miles
    Test number
    961749807270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass12,368 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    12,368 miles
    Test number
    701237106375

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS53 LKM

Does LS53 LKM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS53 LKM expired on 19 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS53 LKM?
The MOT on LS53 LKM expired on 19 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS53 LKM done?
LS53 LKM was recorded at 149,403 miles at its MOT on 28 Aug 2025, an average of 7,282 miles a year.
Has LS53 LKM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS53 LKM has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on LS53 LKM 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 LKM find?
LS53 LKM passed its latest MOT on 28 Aug 2025 with 3 advisories: brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 22%; nearside rear service brake binding but not excessively; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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