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Green · Petrol · 1993 · 1,275 cc

K103 ORLMOT history

K103 ORL is a green petrol Rover Mini first used on 27 Jan 1993. Its MOT is valid until 26 Nov 2026 and it has passed 10 of 13 MOT tests, with 46,643 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Nov 2025.

K103 ORL green Rover MINI – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Rover MINI, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 26 Nov 2026
Mileage
46,643 mi
At MOT on 20 Nov 2025
MOT tests
13
10 passed · 3 failed
Per year
145 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K103 ORL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Rover
Model
Mini
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,275 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
27 Jan 1993
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
20 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

K103 ORL was last recorded at 46,643 miles on 20 Nov 2025, 105 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Nov 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 19 Jul 2008: 44,160 miles, lower than 44,360 miles on 30 Jul 2007.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
46,538 miles · 22 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
105 miles
Average per year
145 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 46,643 miles
  • 2024 – 46,538 miles
  • 2023 – 46,420 miles
  • 2021 – 46,101 miles
  • 2020 – 45,722 miles
  • 2019 – 44,957 miles
  • 2017 – 44,919 miles
  • 2009 – 44,827 miles
  • 2008 – 44,160 miles
  • 2007 – 44,360 miles
  • 2006 – 43,844 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass46,643 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021

What MOT advisories mean

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.

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroding

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing and cracking 165/60/12

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

13 tests since 11 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass46,643 miles (+105)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    46,643 miles
    Test number
    779829950976
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Pass46,538 miles (+118)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    46,538 miles
    Test number
    154426562733
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. Pass46,420 miles (+319)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    46,420 miles
    Test number
    823283823102
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  4. Pass46,101 miles (+379)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    46,101 miles
    Test number
    816239938331
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  5. Pass45,722 miles (+765)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    45,722 miles
    Test number
    558683740523

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass44,957 miles (+9)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    44,957 miles
    Test number
    204230586903
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroding (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing and cracking 165/60/12 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  7. Fail44,948 miles (+29)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,948 miles
    Test number
    594757641983
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Split on inner shoulder down to cords 165/60/12 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Split on shoulder down to cords 165/60/12 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroding (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing and cracking 165/60/12 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm/3mm perishing and cracking 165/60/12 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  8. Fail44,919 miles (+92)8 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,919 miles
    Test number
    460522920099
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced rear sub frame (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users front sub frame to body (pear drop) (6.1.B.1b)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryRear sub frame corroded
  9. Pass44,827 miles (+667)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    44,827 miles
    Test number
    140646609291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass44,160 miles (-200)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    44,160 miles
    Test number
    421661008240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass44,360 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    44,360 miles
    Test number
    731701417285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail44,358 miles (+514)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,358 miles
    Test number
    520789797174
    • FailureNearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • NoteExtensive surface corrosion rear subframe
  13. Pass43,844 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    43,844 miles
    Test number
    731203826279
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Questions about K103 ORL

Does K103 ORL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K103 ORL is valid until 26 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on K103 ORL?
The MOT on K103 ORL is valid until 26 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K103 ORL done?
K103 ORL was recorded at 46,643 miles at its MOT on 20 Nov 2025, an average of 145 miles a year.
Has K103 ORL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K103 ORL has failed 3 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Nov 2019.
Has the mileage on K103 ORL ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 19 Jul 2008. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on K103 ORL find?
K103 ORL passed its latest MOT on 20 Nov 2025 with 1 advisory: rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.

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