2004 MINI 1.6L Petrol · LM53 VXL
2004 MINI (1.6L, petrol). First registered 21 Jan 2004. Recorded mileage 141,720 miles. MOT valid until 16 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- MINI MINI
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 141,720 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LM53 VXL Key Findings
- 27 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/05/2026
- 141,720 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (28 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LM53 VXL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
27 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Mini Mini (LM53 VXL) between March 2007 and May 2026.
The record contains 20 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 11 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (28 issues), Tyres (13 issues), Lighting (12 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (8 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 63 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Emissions unable to be completed engine overheated (8.2.1.2 (d))”; “Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”; “Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”.
LM53 VXL Mileage History
- 01/03/200745,811 mi
- 28/02/200847,991 mi+2,180 mi
- 18/02/200951,931 mi+3,940 mi
- 22/02/201055,743 mi+3,812 mi
- 25/02/201160,491 mi+4,748 mi
- 31/03/201266,602 mi+6,111 mi
- 22/03/201372,315 mi+5,713 mi
- 16/03/201477,841 mi+5,526 mi
- 07/03/201580,653 mi+2,812 mi
- 07/03/201580,653 mi
- 06/03/201681,429 mi+776 mi
- 19/03/201791,313 mi+9,884 mi
- 29/03/201791,688 mi+375 mi
- 08/03/201894,325 mi+2,637 mi
- 30/03/2019100,385 mi+6,060 mi
- 12/04/2019100,385 mi
- 18/05/2020104,746 mi+4,361 mi
- 06/05/2021110,882 mi+6,136 mi
- 10/05/2022117,718 mi+6,836 mi
- 10/05/2022117,719 mi+1 mi
- 20/04/2023125,166 mi+7,447 mi
- 20/04/2023125,166 mi
- 08/05/2024131,905 mi+6,739 mi
- 08/05/2024131,905 mi
- 02/05/2025136,514 mi+4,609 mi
- 11/05/2026141,720 mi+5,206 mi
- 11/05/2026141,720 mi
Average of roughly 4,996 miles per year across 27 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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