
MINI
Red · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc
LS53 YMDMOT history
LS53 YMD is a red petrol MINI first used on 9 Dec 2003. Its MOT expired on 14 Sept 2026 and it has passed 18 of 30 MOT tests, with 98,438 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Aug 2026.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 14 Sept 2026
- Mileage
- 98,438 mi
- At MOT on 21 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 30
- 18 passed · 12 failed
- Per year
- 4,006 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LS53 YMD
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- MINI
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,598 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 9 Dec 2003
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 14 Sept 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 21 Aug 2026 (Fail)
Mileage history
LS53 YMD was last recorded at 98,438 miles on 21 Aug 2026, 1,870 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Aug 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 96,568 miles · 21 Aug 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1,870 miles
- Average per year
- 4,006 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 98,438 miles
- 2025 – 96,568 miles
- 2024 – 96,191 miles
- 2023 – 95,930 miles
- 2022 – 95,139 miles
- 2021 – 94,595 miles
- 2020 – 94,333 miles
- 2019 – 93,837 miles
- 2018 – 92,599 miles
- 2016 – 85,503 miles
- 2015 – 80,584 miles
- 2014 – 74,868 miles
- 2013 – 68,345 miles
- 2012 – 59,172 miles
- 2011 – 51,305 miles
- 2010 – 45,344 miles
- 2009 – 40,977 miles
- 2008 – 28,010 miles
- 2006 – 19,329 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MajorRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryRear rear sub frome
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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory9 MOTs, 2019–2025
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory9 MOTs, 2019–2025
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory9 MOTs, 2019–2025
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory9 MOTs, 2019–2025
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2021
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2021
Full MOT history
30 tests since 21 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Fail98,438 miles (+1,870)1 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 98,438 miles
- Test number
- 305308674718
- MajorRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear rear sub frome
Pass96,568 miles (+377)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 96,568 miles
- Test number
- 951726229621
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass96,191 miles (+261)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 96,191 miles
- Test number
- 639333708305
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass95,930 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 95,930 miles
- Test number
- 777782297059
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail95,930 miles (+791)1 repaired6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 95,930 miles
- Test number
- 428399120242
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass95,139 miles1 minor12 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 95,139 miles
- Test number
- 770684572594
- MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rear discs corroded slightly (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail95,139 miles (+544)2 repaired1 minor12 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 95,139 miles
- Test number
- 379994349920
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rear discs corroded slightly (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass94,595 miles (+52)1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 94,595 miles
- Test number
- 147986098163
- MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rear discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail94,543 miles (+210)1 dangerous2 major13 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 94,543 miles
- Test number
- 605801127943
- DangerousRear Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))
- MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Lower Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rear discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass94,333 miles10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 94,333 miles
- Test number
- 392998320818
- AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner 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 Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail94,333 miles (+496)1 major10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 94,333 miles
- Test number
- 600324920831
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner 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 Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass93,837 miles (+1)1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 93,837 miles
- Test number
- 983050706897
- MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail93,836 miles (+1,237)2 major1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 93,836 miles
- Test number
- 236533132956
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass92,599 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 92,599 miles
- Test number
- 127631188076
- AdvisoryAll tyres worn on inner edge.
Fail92,599 miles (+7,096)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 92,599 miles
- Test number
- 479467550720
- FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryAll tyres worn on inner edge.
Pass85,503 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 85,503 miles
- Test number
- 345855504586
- AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryRear brake pipes corroded
Fail85,503 miles (+4,919)2 failures6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 85,503 miles
- Test number
- 967540611623
- FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryRear brake pipes corroded
Pass80,584 miles (+5,716)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 16 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 80,584 miles
- Test number
- 984839922958
- AdvisoryRear brake disc's corroded
Pass74,868 miles
- MOT expiry
- 16 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 74,868 miles
- Test number
- 788480294260
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail74,864 miles (+6,519)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 74,864 miles
- Test number
- 945740394236
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Pass68,345 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 68,345 miles
- Test number
- 825908573285
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail68,345 miles (+9,173)3 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 68,345 miles
- Test number
- 975296573238
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass59,172 miles (+7,867)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 13 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 59,172 miles
- Test number
- 528823782229
- NoteOil leak
Pass51,305 miles (+33)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 51,305 miles
- Test number
- 495290281259
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Fail51,272 miles (+5,928)3 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 51,272 miles
- Test number
- 349478971240
- FailureNearside Outer Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Pass45,344 miles (+4,367)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 45,344 miles
- Test number
- 103699070245
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Pass40,977 miles (+37)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 13 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- 40,977 miles
- Test number
- 643967089228
- NoteBoth rear tyres slighty out of shape
- NoteN/s/r tyre has side wall damage
Fail40,940 miles (+12,930)1 failure1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 40,940 miles
- Test number
- 594606989220
- FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteBoth rear tyres slighty out of shape
- NoteN/s/r tyre has side wall damage
Pass28,010 miles (+8,681)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2009
- Odometer
- 28,010 miles
- Test number
- 760800168051
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass19,329 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Dec 2007
- Odometer
- 19,329 miles
- Test number
- 610495126321
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LS53 YMD
- Does LS53 YMD currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LS53 YMD expired on 14 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LS53 YMD?
- The MOT on LS53 YMD expired on 14 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LS53 YMD done?
- LS53 YMD was recorded at 98,438 miles at its MOT on 21 Aug 2026, an average of 4,006 miles a year.
- Has LS53 YMD ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LS53 YMD has failed 12 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Aug 2026.
- Has the mileage on LS53 YMD 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 YMD find?
- LS53 YMD failed its latest MOT on 21 Aug 2026 with 1 major defect and 4 advisories: rear brake pipe excessively corroded; nearside front upper shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush; nearside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 2 more.
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