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LR53CTZ
2003 MINI MINI
Colour: Black
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1598cc
General Information
- Registration LR53CTZ
- Manufacturer MINI
- Model MINI
- Year 2003
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1598cc
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MOT History 28 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
28
Total Tests
20
Passes
8
Failures
71.43%
Pass Rate
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79 Total Defects Recorded
3 Dec 2025
Pass
Mileage: 98,673 MI
Expiry date: 2 Dec 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both N/S & O/S (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
1 Dec 2025
Fail
Mileage: 98,673 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both N/S & O/S (1.1.11 (c))
- Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
30 Nov 2024
Pass
Mileage: 92,857 MI
Expiry date: 29 Nov 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
19 Nov 2024
Fail
Mileage: 92,857 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
25 Oct 2023
Pass
Mileage: 88,899 MI
Expiry date: 25 Oct 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
25 Oct 2023
Fail
Mileage: 88,899 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
20 Oct 2022
Pass
Mileage: 82,155 MI
Expiry date: 25 Oct 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
20 Oct 2022
Fail
Mileage: 82,155 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
26 Oct 2021
Pass
Mileage: 76,104 MI
Expiry date: 25 Oct 2022 8 Jun 202628 Sep 2020
Pass
Mileage: 74,005 MI
Expiry date: 28 Sep 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
28 Sep 2020
Fail
Mileage: 74,002 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
27 Sep 2019
Pass
Mileage: 71,013 MI
Expiry date: 28 Sep 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
27 Sep 2019
Fail
Mileage: 71,013 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
26 Sep 2018
Pass
Mileage: 66,846 MI
Expiry date: 28 Sep 2019 8 Jun 202625 Sep 2018
Fail
Mileage: 66,846 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Inner Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
29 Sep 2017
Pass
Mileage: 62,860 MI
Expiry date: 28 Sep 2018 8 Jun 202629 Sep 2017
Fail
Mileage: 62,860 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
22 Sep 2016
Pass
Mileage: 59,573 MI
Expiry date: 28 Sep 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
29 Sep 2015
Pass
Mileage: 58,432 MI
Expiry date: 28 Sep 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre has nail
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded marked (3.6.B.2c)
24 Sep 2014
Pass
Mileage: 57,071 MI
Expiry date: 27 Sep 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
16 Sep 2013
Pass
Mileage: 55,262 MI
Expiry date: 27 Sep 2014 8 Jun 202624 Sep 2012
Pass
Mileage: 52,538 MI
Expiry date: 27 Sep 2013 8 Jun 20261 Sep 2011
Pass
Mileage: 49,092 MI
Expiry date: 27 Sep 2012 8 Jun 202622 Sep 2010
Pass
Mileage: 47,333 MI
Expiry date: 27 Sep 2011 8 Jun 202628 Sep 2009
Pass
Mileage: 43,892 MI
Expiry date: 27 Sep 2010 8 Jun 202619 Sep 2008
Pass
Mileage: 39,128 MI
Expiry date: 27 Sep 2009 8 Jun 202628 Sep 2007
Pass
Mileage: 30,942 MI
Expiry date: 27 Sep 2008 8 Jun 20268 Sep 2006
Pass
Mileage: 22,533 MI
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LR53CTZ was registered on 2003-09-12
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