MINI
White · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc
LX53 TEJMOT history
LX53 TEJ is a white petrol MINI first used on 12 Sept 2003. Its MOT is valid until 19 Oct 2027 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 57,946 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Oct 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 19 Oct 2027
- Mileage
- 57,946 mi
- At MOT on 9 Oct 2026
- MOT tests
- 26
- 21 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 2,492 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LX53 TEJ
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- MINI
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,598 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 12 Sept 2003
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 19 Oct 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 9 Oct 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LX53 TEJ was last recorded at 57,946 miles on 9 Oct 2026, 1,806 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Sept 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 56,140 miles · 26 Sept 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1,806 miles
- Average per year
- 2,492 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 57,946 miles
- 2025 – 56,140 miles
- 2024 – 55,277 miles
- 2023 – 53,943 miles
- 2022 – 51,364 miles
- 2021 – 48,184 miles
- 2020 – 46,071 miles
- 2019 – 42,699 miles
- 2018 – 39,361 miles
- 2017 – 34,018 miles
- 2016 – 30,167 miles
- 2015 – 27,035 miles
- 2014 – 23,868 miles
- 2013 – 21,354 miles
- 2012 – 19,991 miles
- 2011 – 18,487 miles
- 2010 – 16,719 miles
- 2009 – 14,571 miles
- 2008 – 12,417 miles
- 2007 – 10,147 miles
- 2006 – 7,138 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass57,946 miles
- AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryFront shocks top mounts noisy
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryCoolant level low
- AdvisoryPower steering pump noisyRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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 damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor5 MOTs, 2020–2023
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively
Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2023
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Front brake pads getting low
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Exhaust rear box corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017
Full MOT history
26 tests since 19 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass57,946 miles (+1,806)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Oct 2027
- Odometer
- 57,946 miles
- Test number
- 249212392309
- AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryFront shocks top mounts noisy
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryCoolant level low
- AdvisoryPower steering pump noisy
Pass56,140 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 56,140 miles
- Test number
- 792850263040
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper top mount noisy
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryPower steering pump noisy
Fail56,140 miles (+863)1 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 56,140 miles
- Test number
- 841733713038
- MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper top mount noisy
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryPower steering pump noisy
Pass55,277 miles (+4)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 55,277 miles
- Test number
- 182860115268
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail55,273 miles (+1,330)5 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 55,273 miles
- Test number
- 246654266348
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn making noise (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn making noise (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Pass53,943 miles1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 19 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 53,943 miles
- Test number
- 465137162568
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Fail53,943 miles (+2,579)1 major2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 53,943 miles
- Test number
- 184858475361
- MajorOffside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust box mounting defective
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Pass51,364 miles (+3,180)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 51,364 miles
- Test number
- 839362756614
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass48,184 miles1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 48,184 miles
- Test number
- 496461399481
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Fail48,184 miles (+2,113)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 48,184 miles
- Test number
- 881546540681
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Pass46,071 miles (+3,372)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 46,071 miles
- Test number
- 798283087990
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass42,699 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 42,699 miles
- Test number
- 157665944023
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryFront brake pads getting low
Fail42,699 miles (+3,338)1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 42,699 miles
- Test number
- 976917799439
- MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryFront brake pads getting low
Pass39,361 miles (+5,343)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 39,361 miles
- Test number
- 830757192462
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside inner steering arm slight play
Pass34,018 miles (+3,851)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 34,018 miles
- Test number
- 876763028412
- AdvisoryExhaust rear box corroded
- AdvisoryNearside front tyre wearing inner edge
- AdvisoryOffside rear brake binding
Pass30,167 miles (+3,132)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 30,167 miles
- Test number
- 721470703014
- AdvisoryExhaust rear box corroded
Pass27,035 miles (+3,167)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 27,035 miles
- Test number
- 732606741266
- AdvisoryBrake discs lipped
- AdvisoryExhaust rear box coroded
- AdvisoryFront and rear brake pads worn low
- AdvisoryNearside rear tyre perished in tread and outer sidewall
Pass23,868 miles (+2,514)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 23,868 miles
- Test number
- 587463994229
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass21,354 miles (+1,363)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 21,354 miles
- Test number
- 188999063274
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass19,991 miles (+1,504)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 19,991 miles
- Test number
- 618154082296
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass18,487 miles (+1,768)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 18,487 miles
- Test number
- 595620091236
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass16,719 miles (+2,148)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 16,719 miles
- Test number
- 863803190217
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass14,571 miles (+2,154)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 14,571 miles
- Test number
- 152990159296
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass12,417 miles (+2,270)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 12,417 miles
- Test number
- 564524958231
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass10,147 miles (+3,009)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 10,147 miles
- Test number
- 363217647214
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass7,138 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 May 2007
- Odometer
- 7,138 miles
- Test number
- 234389936151
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LX53 TEJ
- Does LX53 TEJ currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LX53 TEJ is valid until 19 Oct 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LX53 TEJ?
- The MOT on LX53 TEJ is valid until 19 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LX53 TEJ done?
- LX53 TEJ was recorded at 57,946 miles at its MOT on 9 Oct 2026, an average of 2,492 miles a year.
- Has LX53 TEJ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LX53 TEJ has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Sept 2025.
- Has the mileage on LX53 TEJ 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 TEJ find?
- LX53 TEJ passed its latest MOT on 9 Oct 2026 with 7 advisories: front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both; front shocks top mounts noisy; oil leak, but not excessive, and 4 more.
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