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Red · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc

LX53 TDOMOT history

LX53 TDO is a red petrol MINI first used on 1 Sept 2003. Its MOT expired on 30 Mar 2024 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 75,871 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Mar 2023.

LX53 TDO red MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 30 Mar 2024
Mileage
75,871 mi
At MOT on 31 Mar 2023
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,163 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX53 TDO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
1 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Mar 2024
Latest MOT test
31 Mar 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX53 TDO was last recorded at 75,871 miles on 31 Mar 2023, 34 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Feb 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 17 Apr 2007: 13,375 miles, lower than 22,205 miles on 12 Apr 2006.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
75,837 miles · 10 Feb 2022
Between the last two tests
34 miles
Average per year
3,163 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 75,871 miles
  • 2022 – 75,837 miles
  • 2020 – 73,763 miles
  • 2019 – 72,694 miles
  • 2017 – 69,446 miles
  • 2016 – 65,607 miles
  • 2015 – 60,664 miles
  • 2014 – 52,990 miles
  • 2013 – 46,224 miles
  • 2012 – 41,585 miles
  • 2011 – 38,226 miles
  • 2010 – 33,450 miles
  • 2009 – 29,840 miles
  • 2008 – 26,636 miles
  • 2007 – 13,375 miles
  • 2006 – 22,205 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass75,871 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S and O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S and O/S (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing slightly noisy N/S and O/S (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFuel tank support straps corroded
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S and O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2014

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

23 tests since 12 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass75,871 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    75,871 miles
    Test number
    158682116341
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S and O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S and O/S (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing slightly noisy N/S and O/S (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel tank support straps corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S and O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail75,871 miles (+34)1 dangerous1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,871 miles
    Test number
    532399040630
    • DangerousFront Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure N/S and O/S (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S and O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S and O/S (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing slightly noisy N/S and O/S (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel tank support straps corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S and O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass75,837 miles (+2,074)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    75,837 miles
    Test number
    631343979160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass73,763 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    73,763 miles
    Test number
    944923657261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail73,763 miles (+1,069)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,763 miles
    Test number
    230301664540
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass72,694 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    72,694 miles
    Test number
    173656285234
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

  7. Fail72,694 miles (+3,248)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,694 miles
    Test number
    849702270036
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

  8. Pass69,446 miles (+3,839)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    69,446 miles
    Test number
    401334253274
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  9. Pass65,607 miles (+25)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    65,607 miles
    Test number
    647210138158
    • 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)

  10. Fail65,582 miles (+4,918)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,582 miles
    Test number
    833502712812
    • FailureNearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureNearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • 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)

  11. Pass60,664 miles (+7,674)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    60,664 miles
    Test number
    852410000419
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  12. Pass52,990 miles (+6,766)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    52,990 miles
    Test number
    286130174248
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  13. Fail46,224 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,224 miles
    Test number
    218457873241
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

  14. Pass46,224 miles (+4,639)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    46,224 miles
    Test number
    607747573271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail41,585 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,585 miles
    Test number
    257224642271
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  16. Pass41,585 miles (+3,359)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    41,585 miles
    Test number
    555314842252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass38,226 miles (+4,776)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    38,226 miles
    Test number
    345754241414

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass33,450 miles (+3,610)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    33,450 miles
    Test number
    223394690156
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass29,840 miles (+3,204)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    29,840 miles
    Test number
    922237789139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass26,636 miles (+13,261)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    26,636 miles
    Test number
    380065818173
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass13,375 miles (-8,830)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    13,375 miles
    Test number
    441167607109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail22,205 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,205 miles
    Test number
    452112306130
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  23. Pass22,205 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    22,205 miles
    Test number
    861442206175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LX53 TDO

Does LX53 TDO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LX53 TDO expired on 30 Mar 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LX53 TDO?
The MOT on LX53 TDO expired on 30 Mar 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LX53 TDO done?
LX53 TDO was recorded at 75,871 miles at its MOT on 31 Mar 2023, an average of 3,163 miles a year.
Has LX53 TDO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX53 TDO has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on LX53 TDO ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 17 Apr 2007. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LX53 TDO find?
LX53 TDO passed its latest MOT on 31 Mar 2023 with 6 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s; front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s; front wheel bearing slightly noisy n/s and o/s, and 3 more.

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