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Red · Diesel · 2013 · 1,995 cc

LU53 JLSMOT history

LU53 JLS is a red diesel MINI first used on 25 Oct 2013. Its MOT is valid until 22 Dec 2026 and it has passed 11 of 13 MOT tests, with 72,047 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Dec 2025.

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MOT
Valid
Until 22 Dec 2026
Mileage
72,047 mi
At MOT on 23 Dec 2025
MOT tests
13
11 passed · 2 failed
Per year
5,398 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LU53 JLS
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
25 Oct 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
23 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LU53 JLS was last recorded at 72,047 miles on 23 Dec 2025, 4,652 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
67,395 miles · 18 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
4,652 miles
Average per year
5,398 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 72,047 miles
  • 2024 – 67,395 miles
  • 2023 – 61,040 miles
  • 2022 – 56,377 miles
  • 2021 – 47,119 miles
  • 2020 – 40,698 miles
  • 2019 – 40,518 miles
  • 2018 – 33,721 miles
  • 2017 – 27,313 miles
  • 2016 – 22,490 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass72,047 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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 Rear Nail in tyre RSC

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

13 tests since 18 Oct 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass72,047 miles (+4,652)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    72,047 miles
    Test number
    716372685609
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass67,395 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    67,395 miles
    Test number
    262313684102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail67,384 miles (+1,484)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,384 miles
    Test number
    351443738615
    • DangerousFront Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass65,900 miles (+4,860)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    65,900 miles
    Test number
    366798494442

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass61,040 miles (+4,663)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    61,040 miles
    Test number
    670156004892

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass56,377 miles (+9,258)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    56,377 miles
    Test number
    144791657121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass47,119 miles (+6,421)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    47,119 miles
    Test number
    596181785769
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass40,698 miles (+180)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    40,698 miles
    Test number
    421640632941

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass40,518 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    40,518 miles
    Test number
    760930518494
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre RSC

  10. Fail40,518 miles (+6,797)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,518 miles
    Test number
    652602390830
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre RSC

  11. Pass33,721 miles (+6,408)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    33,721 miles
    Test number
    266523701022
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass27,313 miles (+4,823)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    27,313 miles
    Test number
    133816918264
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  13. Pass22,490 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    22,490 miles
    Test number
    219508653359

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LU53 JLS

Does LU53 JLS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LU53 JLS is valid until 22 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LU53 JLS?
The MOT on LU53 JLS is valid until 22 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LU53 JLS done?
LU53 JLS was recorded at 72,047 miles at its MOT on 23 Dec 2025, an average of 5,398 miles a year.
Has LU53 JLS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LU53 JLS has failed 2 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on LU53 JLS 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 LU53 JLS find?
LU53 JLS passed its latest MOT on 23 Dec 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear brake pad(s) wearing thin; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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