MINI
Yellow · Petrol · 2004 · 1,598 cc
LU53 DHOMOT history
LU53 DHO is a yellow petrol MINI first used on 10 Feb 2004. Its MOT expired on 14 Oct 2026 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 140,440 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Oct 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 14 Oct 2026
- Mileage
- 140,440 mi
- At MOT on 15 Oct 2025
- MOT tests
- 25
- 19 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 5,723 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LU53 DHO
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- MINI
- Colour
- Yellow
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,598 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2004
- First used
- 10 Feb 2004
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 14 Oct 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 15 Oct 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LU53 DHO was last recorded at 140,440 miles on 15 Oct 2025, 5,615 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Aug 2024.
Mileage went down between tests
- 20 Jul 2021: 123,638 miles, lower than 127,822 miles on 27 Feb 2020.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 134,825 miles · 13 Aug 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 5,615 miles
- Average per year
- 5,723 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 140,440 miles
- 2024 – 134,825 miles
- 2023 – 131,182 miles
- 2022 – 123,751 miles
- 2021 – 123,638 miles
- 2020 – 127,822 miles
- 2019 – 118,290 miles
- 2018 – 113,381 miles
- 2017 – 103,721 miles
- 2016 – 99,736 miles
- 2015 – 96,830 miles
- 2014 – 89,639 miles
- 2013 – 84,086 miles
- 2012 – 75,589 miles
- 2011 – 69,879 miles
- 2010 – 63,833 miles
- 2009 – 55,455 miles
- 2008 – 44,080 miles
- 2007 – 34,483 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass140,440 miles
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
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
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
25 tests since 15 Mar 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass140,440 miles (+5,615)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 140,440 miles
- Test number
- 839439397300
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Pass134,825 miles (+3,643)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 134,825 miles
- Test number
- 293984078956
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
Pass131,182 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 131,182 miles
- Test number
- 781333196988
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Fail131,182 miles (+7,431)3 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 131,182 miles
- Test number
- 762335213435
- MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Pass123,751 miles (+15)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 123,751 miles
- Test number
- 643181948365
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail123,736 miles (+98)1 major9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 123,736 miles
- Test number
- 677613966892
- MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on the limit (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on the limit (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on the limit (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and offside rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on the limit (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 on the limit (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all the rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass123,638 miles (-4,184)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 123,638 miles
- Test number
- 233751612060
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass127,822 miles (+5,003)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 127,822 miles
- Test number
- 606522824137
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail122,819 miles (+4,529)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 122,819 miles
- Test number
- 517559320005
- MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorSuspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both rear wishbone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass118,290 miles (+4)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 May 2020
- Odometer
- 118,290 miles
- Test number
- 505528890307
- 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))
Fail118,286 miles (+4,905)3 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 118,286 miles
- Test number
- 850211753039
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- 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))
Pass113,381 miles (+9,660)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 113,381 miles
- Test number
- 979478120751
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush nearside front rear lower wishbone bush has slight play (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush slight play in offside rear lower wishbone bush (2.5.A.1c)
Pass103,721 miles (+3,985)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 103,721 miles
- Test number
- 123635448017
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass99,736 miles (+2)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 99,736 miles
- Test number
- 917962731452
- AdvisoryOil leak
Fail99,734 miles (+2,904)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 99,734 miles
- Test number
- 672721603369
- FailureOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
- FailureOffside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass96,830 miles (+7,191)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 10 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 96,830 miles
- Test number
- 746268365043
- NoteOil leak
Pass89,639 miles (+5,553)4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 10 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 89,639 miles
- Test number
- 649040374014
- NoteAdvise brake warning lamp on
- NoteAdvise drivers window inop
- NoteAdvise rear brake discs corroded
- NoteAdvise rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded
Pass84,086 miles (+8,497)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 16 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 84,086 miles
- Test number
- 957377103169
- NoteBoth rear tyres out of shape
- NoteExhaust back box badly corroded
Pass75,589 miles (+5,710)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 75,589 miles
- Test number
- 175445862457
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass69,879 miles (+6,046)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 69,879 miles
- Test number
- 167064081410
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass63,833 miles (+8,378)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 63,833 miles
- Test number
- 714642980041
- NoteExhaust system corroded
- NoteSlight imbalance on front brakes
Pass55,455 miles (+11,375)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 55,455 miles
- Test number
- 180946789059
- NoteCut in nearside front tyre sidewall
- NoteRear numberplate discoloured
Pass44,080 miles (+9,597)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 44,080 miles
- Test number
- 723947888024
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- NoteRear numberplate discoloured
Pass34,483 miles (+427)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 34,483 miles
- Test number
- 314966787047
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail34,056 miles1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 34,056 miles
- Test number
- 501164777060
- FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Questions about LU53 DHO
- Does LU53 DHO currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LU53 DHO expired on 14 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LU53 DHO?
- The MOT on LU53 DHO expired on 14 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LU53 DHO done?
- LU53 DHO was recorded at 140,440 miles at its MOT on 15 Oct 2025, an average of 5,723 miles a year.
- Has LU53 DHO ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LU53 DHO has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Aug 2023.
- Has the mileage on LU53 DHO ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 20 Jul 2021. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on LU53 DHO find?
- LU53 DHO passed its latest MOT on 15 Oct 2025 with 1 advisory: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases.
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