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Black · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc

LS53 RHZMOT history

LS53 RHZ is a black petrol MINI first used on 3 Dec 2003. Its MOT is valid until 4 Oct 2027 and it has passed 20 of 32 MOT tests, with 115,205 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Oct 2026.

LS53 RHZ black MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a MINI Hatch, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 4 Oct 2027
Mileage
115,205 mi
At MOT on 5 Oct 2026
MOT tests
32
20 passed · 12 failed
Per year
5,468 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS53 RHZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
3 Dec 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS53 RHZ was last recorded at 115,205 miles on 5 Oct 2026, 193 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
115,012 miles · 21 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
193 miles
Average per year
5,468 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 115,205 miles
  • 2025 – 114,726 miles
  • 2023 – 109,714 miles
  • 2022 – 104,408 miles
  • 2021 – 101,342 miles
  • 2020 – 99,173 miles
  • 2018 – 94,569 miles
  • 2017 – 90,902 miles
  • 2016 – 84,078 miles
  • 2015 – 78,971 miles
  • 2014 – 73,595 miles
  • 2013 – 65,977 miles
  • 2012 – 58,600 miles
  • 2011 – 50,053 miles
  • 2010 – 43,884 miles
  • 2009 – 34,298 miles
  • 2008 – 25,682 miles
  • 2007 – 15,199 miles
  • 2006 – 6,762 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass115,205 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryGeneral underbody and suspension component corrosion

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

    Failure4 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

32 tests since 5 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass115,205 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    115,205 miles
    Test number
    117968970949
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryGeneral underbody and suspension component corrosion

  2. Fail115,205 miles (+193)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,205 miles
    Test number
    306964724429
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryGeneral underbody and suspension component corrosion

  3. Pass115,012 miles (+286)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    115,012 miles
    Test number
    915061393908
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Pass114,726 miles (+5,012)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    114,726 miles
    Test number
    461253968109
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

  5. Pass109,714 miles (+199)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    109,714 miles
    Test number
    572592466710
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail109,515 miles (+5,107)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,515 miles
    Test number
    547301870036
    • DangerousOffside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass104,408 miles2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    104,408 miles
    Test number
    710371999189
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources lamp missing (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perishing throughout tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail104,408 miles (+3,066)1 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,408 miles
    Test number
    502529520950
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources lamp missing (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perishing throughout tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass101,342 miles (+2,169)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    101,342 miles
    Test number
    498549827905
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge - 205/45R17 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass99,173 miles2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    99,173 miles
    Test number
    993221426943
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone b (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged plus cuts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Fail99,173 miles (+4,604)2 major2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,173 miles
    Test number
    704156794636
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone b (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged plus cuts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass94,569 miles2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    94,569 miles
    Test number
    358456949661
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • 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))

  13. Fail94,569 miles (+3,667)1 dangerous4 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,569 miles
    Test number
    826507803197
    • DangerousOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear x2 at rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • 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))

  14. Pass90,902 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    90,902 miles
    Test number
    472090517405
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

  15. Fail90,902 miles (+6,824)3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,902 miles
    Test number
    558674674378
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

  16. Pass84,078 miles (+5,107)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    84,078 miles
    Test number
    505292957866
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryO/s/r exhaust deteriorated

  17. Pass78,971 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    78,971 miles
    Test number
    878078795199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail78,971 miles (+5,376)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,971 miles
    Test number
    239146995170
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Pass73,595 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    73,595 miles
    Test number
    206224304287
    • NoteRear exhaust deteriorated

  20. Fail73,595 miles (+7,618)5 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,595 miles
    Test number
    976453904281
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteRear exhaust deteriorated

  21. Pass65,977 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    65,977 miles
    Test number
    957079183148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail65,977 miles (+7,377)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,977 miles
    Test number
    275503283494
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  23. Pass58,600 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    58,600 miles
    Test number
    755125602218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail58,600 miles (+8,547)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,600 miles
    Test number
    886500902200
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • 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 rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass50,053 miles (+6,169)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    50,053 miles
    Test number
    805931401236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail43,884 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,884 miles
    Test number
    214247610368
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  27. Pass43,884 miles (+9,586)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    43,884 miles
    Test number
    482207710382

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass34,298 miles (+8,616)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    34,298 miles
    Test number
    642268319300

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass25,682 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    25,682 miles
    Test number
    343793548343

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail25,682 miles (+10,483)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,682 miles
    Test number
    250593248370
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

  31. Pass15,199 miles (+8,437)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    15,199 miles
    Test number
    664107127370

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Pass6,762 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    6,762 miles
    Test number
    272479436370

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS53 RHZ

Does LS53 RHZ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS53 RHZ is valid until 4 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS53 RHZ?
The MOT on LS53 RHZ is valid until 4 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS53 RHZ done?
LS53 RHZ was recorded at 115,205 miles at its MOT on 5 Oct 2026, an average of 5,468 miles a year.
Has LS53 RHZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS53 RHZ has failed 12 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on LS53 RHZ 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 RHZ find?
LS53 RHZ passed its latest MOT on 5 Oct 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; general underbody and suspension component corrosion.

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