MINI
Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc
LX53 TCUMOT history
LX53 TCU is a silver petrol MINI first used on 4 Sept 2003. Its MOT expired on 30 Jun 2025 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 120,972 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Jul 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 30 Jun 2025
- Mileage
- 120,972 mi
- At MOT on 1 Jul 2024
- MOT tests
- 22
- 17 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 6,443 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LX53 TCU
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- MINI
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,598 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 4 Sept 2003
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 30 Jun 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 1 Jul 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
LX53 TCU was last recorded at 120,972 miles on 1 Jul 2024, 11,141 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jun 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 109,831 miles · 22 Jun 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 11,141 miles
- Average per year
- 6,443 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 120,972 miles
- 2023 – 109,831 miles
- 2022 – 98,351 miles
- 2021 – 92,886 miles
- 2020 – 87,191 miles
- 2019 – 85,810 miles
- 2018 – 85,503 miles
- 2017 – 85,410 miles
- 2016 – 84,095 miles
- 2015 – 82,438 miles
- 2014 – 61,565 miles
- 2013 – 44,255 miles
- 2012 – 27,267 miles
- 2010 – 17,048 miles
- 2009 – 13,964 miles
- 2008 – 11,210 miles
- 2007 – 8,681 miles
- 2006 – 5,920 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass120,972 miles
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner & outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
Full MOT history
22 tests since 23 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass120,972 miles (+11,141)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 120,972 miles
- Test number
- 373881634034
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner & outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
Pass109,831 miles (+11,480)3 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 109,831 miles
- Test number
- 756977208418
- MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing or co cut on the outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass98,351 miles (+5,465)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 98,351 miles
- Test number
- 438429458223
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust has been repaired with paste. (6.1.2 (a))
Pass92,886 miles (+5,695)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 92,886 miles
- Test number
- 996678052545
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
Pass87,191 miles (+1,381)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 87,191 miles
- Test number
- 330896840315
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slight deteriation (0.1 (b))
Pass85,810 miles (+307)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 85,810 miles
- Test number
- 274858520388
- AdvisoryRear Lower 1st skin corroded on exhaust silencer
Pass85,503 miles (+93)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 85,503 miles
- Test number
- 498697001664
- AdvisoryCentral Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Fail85,410 miles (+1,315)5 failures7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 85,410 miles
- Test number
- 313273250228
- FailureEmissions not tested (7.3.A.1)
- FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailurePower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle touching anti roll bar (2.3.2)
- FailurePower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking back of steering rack (2.3.3b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front tyre outer sidewall damaged
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded front - rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryEngine management lamp on
- AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded
Pass84,095 miles
- MOT expiry
- 19 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 84,095 miles
- Test number
- 980405132905
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail84,095 miles (+1,657)6 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 84,095 miles
- Test number
- 352256799743
- Repaired at testCentre Front Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)
- Repaired at testCentre Front Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Repaired at testCentre Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
- Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Pass82,438 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 82,438 miles
- Test number
- 225312147276
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear eyelet bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn on inside edge
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear eyelet bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail82,438 miles (+20,873)1 repaired5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 82,438 miles
- Test number
- 677927144621
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear eyelet bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn on inside edge
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear eyelet bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass61,565 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 61,565 miles
- Test number
- 499104364066
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail61,565 miles (+17,310)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 61,565 miles
- Test number
- 716074164044
- Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Fail44,255 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 44,255 miles
- Test number
- 285416853020
- Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Pass44,255 miles (+16,988)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 44,255 miles
- Test number
- 919156153037
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass27,267 miles (+10,219)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 27,267 miles
- Test number
- 668722262083
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass17,048 miles (+3,084)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 17,048 miles
- Test number
- 543387030205
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass13,964 miles (+2,754)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 13,964 miles
- Test number
- 133206339215
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass11,210 miles (+2,529)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 11,210 miles
- Test number
- 903639838258
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass8,681 miles (+2,761)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 8,681 miles
- Test number
- 693123557254
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass5,920 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Sept 2007
- Odometer
- 5,920 miles
- Test number
- 311645636205
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LX53 TCU
- Does LX53 TCU currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LX53 TCU expired on 30 Jun 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LX53 TCU?
- The MOT on LX53 TCU expired on 30 Jun 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LX53 TCU done?
- LX53 TCU was recorded at 120,972 miles at its MOT on 1 Jul 2024, an average of 6,443 miles a year.
- Has LX53 TCU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LX53 TCU has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Nov 2017.
- Has the mileage on LX53 TCU 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 LX53 TCU find?
- LX53 TCU passed its latest MOT on 1 Jul 2024 with 1 advisory: tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner & outer edges.
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