MINI MINI HV53LGL has 28 MOTs

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This 2003 MINI MINI has Passed 20 MOTs and Failed 8 times since 2006

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 161,526 miles 8 months ago on Wednesday 25th March 2026 at 17:19.

The current MOT will expire in 4 months on Wednesday 24th March 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 7 months on Tuesday 1st June 2027.

HV53LGL MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED24TH MARCH 2027161,526 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Front Sub-Frame Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Sub-Frame Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Central Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases (6.1.2 (a))
FAILED25TH MARCH 2026161,526 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Front Sub-Frame Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Sub-Frame Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Central Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases (6.1.2 (a))
  5. PRS - Horn Not Working (7.7 (a))
PASSED24TH JULY 202423RD JULY 2025153,006 MI
FAILED22ND JULY 2024152,974 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Offside Front Driver's Seat Fore And Aft Adjustment Mechanism Not Functioning As Intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))
  2. MAJOR - Rear Registration Plate Lamp Inoperative In The Case Of A Single Lamp Or All Lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
  3. MAJOR - Offside Rear Parking Brake Inoperative On One Side (1.4.1 (a))
  4. MAJOR - Parking Brake Efficiency Below Requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
PASSED9TH AUGUST 202324TH AUGUST 2024152,023 MI
PASSED19TH AUGUST 202224TH AUGUST 2023149,766 MI
PASSED23RD AUGUST 202124TH AUGUST 2022145,929 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
PASSED25TH AUGUST 202024TH AUGUST 2021142,803 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Non Obligatory Mirror Damaged
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
PASSED15TH AUGUST 201914TH AUGUST 2020142,507 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material Front To Rear (1.1.11 (c))
FAILED15TH AUGUST 2019142,507 MI
 
  1. PRS - Engine Mil Inoperative Or Indicates A Malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material Front To Rear (1.1.11 (c))
PASSED18TH SEPTEMBER 201817TH SEPTEMBER 2019139,293 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
FAILED15TH AUGUST 2018139,240 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Exhaust System Stamped, Not For Road Use
  2. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. MAJOR - Nearside Front Inner Drive Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Split Or Insecure, No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  4. MAJOR - Exhaust Catalytic Converter Obviously Modified (8.2.1.1 (a))
  5. MAJOR - Exhaust Carbon Monoxide Content After 2nd Fast Idle Exceeds Default Limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
  6. MAJOR - Exhaust Lambda Reading After 2nd Fast Idle Outside Specified Limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
PASSED8TH AUGUST 20174TH SEPTEMBER 2018130,510 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded Front To Rear (3.6.b.2c)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded Front To Rear (3.6.b.2c)
FAILED7TH AUGUST 2017130,500 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Front Brake Pipe Excessively Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded Front To Rear (3.6.b.2c)
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded Front To Rear (3.6.b.2c)
  5. ADVISORY - Central Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases (7.1.2)
PASSED2ND SEPTEMBER 20164TH SEPTEMBER 2017114,927 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Windscreen Has Damage To An Area Less Than A 10mm Circle Within Zone 'a' (8.3.1a)
  2. ADVISORY - Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases (7.1.2)
PASSED5TH SEPTEMBER 20154TH SEPTEMBER 201690,857 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Both Sides Rear Brake Pipes And Ferrules Slightly Corroded
  2. ADVISORY - Crack In Windscreen But Not Affecting Driver's View
  3. ADVISORY - Play In Co-Axles (inner Rack)
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Inner Front Constant Velocity Joint Gaiter Damaged, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.5.c.1a)
PASSED21ST AUGUST 201423RD AUGUST 201575,739 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Crack To Windscreen However Not Affecting Drivers View Of The Road
  2. USER ENTERED - Slight O/s/r Brake Bind
PASSED20TH AUGUST 201323RD AUGUST 201469,161 MI
FAILED19TH AUGUST 201369,155 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Rear Tyre Has A Lump, Caused By Separation Or Partial Failure Of Its Structure (4.1.d.1b)
  2. FAIL - Rear Exhaust Has A Major Leak Of Exhaust Gases (7.1.2)
  3. FAIL - Exhaust Emissions Lambda Reading After 2nd Fast Idle Outside Specified Limits (7.3.d.3)
  4. FAIL - Front Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (8.2.2)
  5. USER ENTERED - N/s/rear Tyre Worn On Inner Edge
PASSED24TH AUGUST 201223RD AUGUST 201364,468 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
PASSED15TH JULY 201122ND JULY 201256,302 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Slight Play (2.2.b.1f)
PASSED9TH JULY 201022ND JULY 201149,628 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
PASSED23RD JULY 200922ND JULY 201042,286 MI
PASSED27TH JUNE 200827TH JUNE 200937,779 MI
FAILED26TH JUNE 200837,779 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (8.2.2)
  2. FAIL - Offside Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (8.2.2)
PASSED28TH JUNE 200727TH JUNE 200827,678 MI
PASSED2ND SEPTEMBER 20063RD SEPTEMBER 200720,391 MI
FAILED1ST SEPTEMBER 200620,111 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Front Tyre Has Ply Or Cords Exposed (4.1.d.1b)
  2. FAIL - Nearside Rear Tyre Has Ply Or Cords Exposed (4.1.d.1b)
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

HV53LGL Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 71% | MOT Failure Rate: 29%

HV53LGL MOT Comments

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HV53LGL Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 161,526 miles | Average yearly mileage: 7,023 miles

HV53LGL FAQs

This Mini Mini with registration HV53LGL was manufactured on Wednesday 3rd September 2003 so it is currently 23 years old. Its colour is Black and it has a 1.6 litre Petrol engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 161,526 miles, so this Mini has travelled an average of 7,023 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 28 MOTs on record for this Mini Mini beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2006. We can see 8 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means HV53LGL has a 71% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Mini Mini has had 37 Advisories, 2 PRS Notices, 0 Minor, 8 Major, 0 Dangerous and 9 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Mini Mini is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 7 months on Tuesday 1st June 2027 .

Does HV53LGL have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Monday 9th November 2026 HV53LGL does have an active MOT. Read more

Is HV53LGL Taxed?

Yes, as of Monday 9th November 2026 HV53LGL does have Tax. Read more

When does HV53LGL Tax expire?

The current Tax for HV53LGL will expire in 7 months on Tuesday 1st June 2027. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does HV53LGL MOT expire?

The current MOT for HV53LGL will expire in 4 months on Wednesday 24th March 2027. Read more

When did HV53LGL have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for HV53LGL was on Wednesday 25th March 2026 at 17:19. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has HV53LGL Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 28 MOTs on record for HV53LGL we can see 20 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has HV53LGL Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 28 MOTs on record for HV53LGL we can see 8 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 71% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is HV53LGL?

HV53LGL is registered as a 2003 Mini Mini. Read more

How many miles has HV53LGL done?

The odometer reading for HV53LGL at the last MOT in March 2026 was 161,526 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 7,023 miles per year. Read more

How old is HV53LGL?

The vehicle HV53LGL was manufactured in 2003 so it is currently 23 years old. It was first registered on Wednesday 3rd September 2003. Read more

What colour is HV53LGL?

The official colour of HV53LGL is recorded as Black. Read more

What engine does HV53LGL have?

HV53LGL has a 1.6 litre Petrol engine. Read more

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