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Black · Diesel · 2008 · 1,560 cc

LU53 LEGMOT history

LU53 LEG is a black diesel MINI Cooper first used on 31 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 13 Dec 2026 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 148,264 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Dec 2025.

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MOT
Valid
Until 13 Dec 2026
Mileage
148,264 mi
At MOT on 6 Dec 2025
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,781 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LU53 LEG
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Model
Cooper
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,560 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
31 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
6 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LU53 LEG was last recorded at 148,264 miles on 6 Dec 2025, 6,118 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
142,146 miles · 21 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
6,118 miles
Average per year
6,781 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 148,264 miles
  • 2024 – 142,146 miles
  • 2023 – 139,217 miles
  • 2022 – 137,760 miles
  • 2021 – 135,473 miles
  • 2020 – 132,770 miles
  • 2019 – 124,956 miles
  • 2018 – 120,556 miles
  • 2017 – 115,857 miles
  • 2016 – 111,702 miles
  • 2015 – 101,391 miles
  • 2014 – 87,579 miles
  • 2013 – 73,088 miles
  • 2012 – 59,742 miles
  • 2011 – 48,574 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass148,264 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2015

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2015

Full MOT history

23 tests since 25 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass148,264 miles (+6,118)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    148,264 miles
    Test number
    921922525166
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass142,146 miles (+2,929)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    142,146 miles
    Test number
    793814363736
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass139,217 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    139,217 miles
    Test number
    161327966027
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail139,217 miles (+1,457)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,217 miles
    Test number
    954467579622
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass137,760 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    137,760 miles
    Test number
    427819547609
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail137,760 miles (+2,287)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,760 miles
    Test number
    262441361588
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass135,473 miles (+2,703)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    135,473 miles
    Test number
    137651253230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass132,770 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    132,770 miles
    Test number
    798759421666
    • AdvisoryChip in windscreen
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre perished and 2mm
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre perished and 2mm inner edge

  9. Fail132,770 miles (+7,814)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,770 miles
    Test number
    177310448386
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryChip in windscreen
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre perished and 2mm
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre perished and 2mm inner edge

  10. Pass124,956 miles (+4,400)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    124,956 miles
    Test number
    609324787491
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront tyres below 1.6mm edges
    • AdvisoryInjector seat leak
    • AdvisoryNearside front shocker leaking
    • AdvisoryRear tyres perished and worn edges

  11. Pass120,556 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    120,556 miles
    Test number
    568262888010
    • AdvisoryRear brakes worn
    • AdvisoryRear tyres perished

  12. Fail120,556 miles (+4,699)3 failures2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,556 miles
    Test number
    325233777009
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryRear brakes worn
    • AdvisoryRear tyres perished

  13. Pass115,857 miles (+4,155)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    115,857 miles
    Test number
    477900284940

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass111,702 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    111,702 miles
    Test number
    633173279511
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryDiesel injector blowing

  15. Fail111,702 miles (+10,311)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,702 miles
    Test number
    963600165657
    • FailureTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryDiesel injector blowing

  16. Pass101,391 miles (+2,923)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    101,391 miles
    Test number
    337449605252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail98,468 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,468 miles
    Test number
    187939415403
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass98,468 miles (+10,889)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    98,468 miles
    Test number
    869999115010
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass87,579 miles (+14,491)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    87,579 miles
    Test number
    189050054431
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  20. Fail73,088 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,088 miles
    Test number
    105523453031
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  21. Pass73,088 miles (+13,346)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    73,088 miles
    Test number
    757503053010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass59,742 miles (+11,168)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    59,742 miles
    Test number
    879095852098
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Pass48,574 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    48,574 miles
    Test number
    346484381027
    • 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about LU53 LEG

Does LU53 LEG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LU53 LEG is valid until 13 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LU53 LEG?
The MOT on LU53 LEG is valid until 13 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 LEG done?
LU53 LEG was recorded at 148,264 miles at its MOT on 6 Dec 2025, an average of 6,781 miles a year.
Has LU53 LEG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LU53 LEG has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Dec 2023.
Has the mileage on LU53 LEG 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 LEG find?
LU53 LEG passed its latest MOT on 6 Dec 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside front inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; rear sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced.

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