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Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc

LS53 NYHMOT history

LS53 NYH is a silver petrol MINI first used on 23 Oct 2003. Its MOT is valid until 8 Dec 2026 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 172,185 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Nov 2025.

LS53 NYH silver MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 8 Dec 2026
Mileage
172,185 mi
At MOT on 17 Nov 2025
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
8,449 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS53 NYH
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
23 Oct 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
17 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS53 NYH was last recorded at 172,185 miles on 17 Nov 2025, 6 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
172,179 miles · 14 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
6 miles
Average per year
8,449 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 172,185 miles
  • 2024 – 158,759 miles
  • 2023 – 151,116 miles
  • 2022 – 143,521 miles
  • 2021 – 127,671 miles
  • 2020 – 117,157 miles
  • 2019 – 106,919 miles
  • 2018 – 91,137 miles
  • 2017 – 85,378 miles
  • 2016 – 82,015 miles
  • 2015 – 81,221 miles
  • 2014 – 74,727 miles
  • 2013 – 68,687 miles
  • 2012 – 60,080 miles
  • 2011 – 47,821 miles
  • 2010 – 40,341 miles
  • 2009 – 31,095 miles
  • 2007 – 17,778 miles
  • 2006 – 11,626 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass172,185 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2012

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

28 tests since 16 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass172,185 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    172,185 miles
    Test number
    123486311058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail172,179 miles (+13,420)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,179 miles
    Test number
    167193118551
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

  3. Pass158,759 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    158,759 miles
    Test number
    976734779241
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Fail158,757 miles (+7,641)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,757 miles
    Test number
    678648015678
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Pass151,116 miles12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    151,116 miles
    Test number
    705673007098
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower brake pedal rubber worn
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Lower Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and o/s and n/s rear suspension corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Lower fuel tank straps corroded
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Lower no-plate delaminating
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill and box section (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill and box section (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  6. Fail151,116 miles (+7,595)1 major12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,116 miles
    Test number
    992120434521
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower brake pedal rubber worn
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Lower Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and o/s and n/s rear suspension corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Lower fuel tank straps corroded
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Lower no-plate delaminating
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill and box section (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill and box section (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  7. Pass143,521 miles (+15,850)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    143,521 miles
    Test number
    814560312239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass127,671 miles (+1)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    127,671 miles
    Test number
    423873147670
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal perished

  9. Fail127,670 miles (+10,513)2 dangerous1 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,670 miles
    Test number
    622883812202
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding wheel bearing not checked (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal perished

  10. Pass117,157 miles (+18)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    117,157 miles
    Test number
    264489745023
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Fail117,139 miles (+10,220)5 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,139 miles
    Test number
    768734951699
    • MajorEmissions not tested over heating (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Although passed parking brake req:s attention
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal cracking

  12. Pass106,919 miles (+27)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    106,919 miles
    Test number
    592576761189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail106,892 miles (+15,755)4 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,892 miles
    Test number
    915551697594
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorRear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear and bothside front (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  14. Pass91,137 miles (+5,759)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    91,137 miles
    Test number
    188791583222
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened bothside (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryAll x 4 tyres cracked badly in treads

  15. Pass85,378 miles (+3,363)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    85,378 miles
    Test number
    785708637146
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass82,015 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    82,015 miles
    Test number
    717478067623
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  17. Fail82,015 miles (+794)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,015 miles
    Test number
    118965296461
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  18. Pass81,221 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    81,221 miles
    Test number
    119067455426
    • NoteFuel cap seal deteriorated
    • NoteNs/r tyre close to limit

  19. Fail81,221 miles (+6,494)3 failures1 repaired4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,221 miles
    Test number
    249647355094
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteCoolant level low
    • NoteFuel cap seal deteriorated
    • NoteNs/r tyre close to limit
    • NoteOil level low

  20. Pass74,727 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    74,727 miles
    Test number
    135167664081
    • NoteExhaust system is heavily corroded and in poor condition

  21. Fail74,727 miles (+6,040)3 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,727 miles
    Test number
    908447864077
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteExhaust system is heavily corroded and in poor condition
    • NoteO/s/f tyre is a non run flat tyre

  22. Pass68,687 miles (+8,607)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    68,687 miles
    Test number
    559395263007
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  23. Pass60,080 miles (+12,259)3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    60,080 miles
    Test number
    517789162062
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres slightly out of shape
    • NoteFront wiper blades noisey
    • NoteOffside rear brake binding on slightly

  24. Pass47,821 miles (+7,480)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    47,821 miles
    Test number
    947177471010
    • AdvisoryOffside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteRear silencer rusty

  25. Pass40,341 miles (+9,246)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    40,341 miles
    Test number
    342055170061
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  26. Pass31,095 miles (+13,317)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    31,095 miles
    Test number
    973158179004
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  27. Pass17,778 miles (+6,152)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    17,778 miles
    Test number
    653578317380

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass11,626 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    11,626 miles
    Test number
    924510126301

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS53 NYH

Does LS53 NYH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS53 NYH is valid until 8 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LS53 NYH?
The MOT on LS53 NYH is valid until 8 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS53 NYH done?
LS53 NYH was recorded at 172,185 miles at its MOT on 17 Nov 2025, an average of 8,449 miles a year.
Has LS53 NYH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS53 NYH has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on LS53 NYH 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 NYH find?
LS53 NYH passed its latest MOT on 17 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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