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LR53GSO
2003 MINI MINI
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1598cc
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- Registration LR53GSO
- Manufacturer MINI
- Model MINI
- Year 2003
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1598cc
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- Expires 07 Mar 2027
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MOT History 25 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
25
Total Tests
21
Passes
4
Failures
84%
Pass Rate
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127 Total Defects Recorded
4 Mar 2026
Pass
Mileage: 85,965 MI
Expiry date: 7 Mar 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner lip (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
3 Mar 2025
Pass
Mileage: 83,032 MI
Expiry date: 7 Mar 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
29 Feb 2024
Pass
Mileage: 80,352 MI
Expiry date: 7 Mar 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Dampness in nearside rear light unit
29 Feb 2024
Fail
Mileage: 80,352 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Dampness in nearside rear light unit
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
8 Mar 2023
Pass
Mileage: 77,553 MI
Expiry date: 7 Mar 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- exhaust back box corroded
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))
28 Feb 2023
Fail
Mileage: 77,544 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b)) Repair immediately
- Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
24 Feb 2022
Pass
Mileage: 74,317 MI
Expiry date: 25 Feb 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
15 Feb 2021
Pass
Mileage: 71,824 MI
Expiry date: 25 Feb 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- Rear Exhaust in poor condtion
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
11 Feb 2020
Pass
Mileage: 69,645 MI
Expiry date: 25 Feb 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- both headlamps poor
26 Feb 2019
Pass
Mileage: 67,428 MI
Expiry date: 25 Feb 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Exhaust silencer outer skin corroded
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
9 Feb 2018
Pass
Mileage: 65,389 MI
Expiry date: 16 Feb 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp slightly deteriorated - lens cover missing
- Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Minor engine oil leak present
- Exhaust rear silencer first skin corroded from age
- Brake pedal rubber wearing smooth on one side
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm & bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
8 Feb 2017
Pass
Mileage: 63,854 MI
Expiry date: 16 Feb 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Fuel cap perishing/deteriorating, but still seals effectively.
- Coolant header tank below minimum at time of test.
- Brake warning light on at present time of test. (Not brake fluid or ABS light)
- Both nearside & offside front wiper blades are a little smeary. (Normal blades installed)
- Brake pedal anti-slip worn smooth on one side.
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread **Strong advise** EU logo with no boarder. (6.3.1d)
- Rear exhaust silencer/back box, outer skin heavily corroded.
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 3mm. (3.5.1g)
- Oil leak present. Appears to be coming from oil filter housing or filter. Also oil level below minimum.
- Offside rear tyre 205/45 RF 17 84V Budget. Is blocking/stepping on the inner edge.
- Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush Rear bush slightly splitting/perishing. Minor advisory. (2.5.A.1c)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside rear tyre 205/45 RF 17 84V Budget. Is blocking/stepping on the inner edge.
- Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush Rear bush slightly splitting/perishing. Minor advisory. (2.5.A.1c)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
2 Feb 2016
Pass
Mileage: 61,860 MI
Expiry date: 16 Feb 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 3mm (3.5.1g)
- Fuel cap rubber seal slightly deteriorated, but still seals fuel tank effectively
- Exhaust rear silencer first skin corroded
2 Feb 2016
Fail
Mileage: 61,860 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 3mm (3.5.1g)
- Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Exhaust rear silencer first skin corroded
- Fuel cap rubber seal slightly deteriorated, but still seals fuel tank effectively
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
17 Feb 2015
Pass
Mileage: 58,319 MI
Expiry date: 16 Feb 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
3 Feb 2014
Pass
Mileage: 55,743 MI
Expiry date: 4 Feb 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
3 Feb 2014
Fail
Mileage: 55,743 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
5 Feb 2013
Pass
Mileage: 53,079 MI
Expiry date: 4 Feb 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
3 Feb 2012
Pass
Mileage: 49,726 MI
Expiry date: 4 Feb 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
17 Jan 2011
Pass
Mileage: 44,451 MI
Expiry date: 4 Feb 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
20 Jan 2010
Pass
Mileage: 38,898 MI
Expiry date: 4 Feb 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
28 Jan 2009
Pass
Mileage: 30,453 MI
Expiry date: 4 Feb 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
5 Feb 2008
Pass
Mileage: 25,040 MI
Expiry date: 4 Feb 2009 9 Jun 202619 Sep 2006
Pass
Mileage: 23,629 MI
Expiry date: 18 Sep 2007 9 Jun 202617 Jan 2006
Pass
Mileage: 22,647 MI
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LR53GSO was registered on 2003-09-30
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