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Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc

LB03 CXLMOT history

LB03 CXL is a blue petrol MINI first used on 10 Jun 2003. Its MOT is valid until 27 Nov 2026 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 120,286 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 27 Nov 2026
Mileage
120,286 mi
At MOT on 27 Nov 2025
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,068 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB03 CXL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
10 Jun 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
27 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB03 CXL was last recorded at 120,286 miles on 27 Nov 2025, 827 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Nov 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 1 Nov 2021: 109,907 miles, lower than 109,909 miles on 29 Oct 2021.

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
119,459 miles · 14 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
827 miles
Average per year
5,068 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 120,286 miles
  • 2024 – 119,459 miles
  • 2023 – 116,261 miles
  • 2022 – 113,358 miles
  • 2021 – 109,907 miles
  • 2020 – 105,239 miles
  • 2019 – 100,165 miles
  • 2018 – 94,795 miles
  • 2017 – 90,065 miles
  • 2016 – 84,653 miles
  • 2014 – 79,657 miles
  • 2013 – 67,977 miles
  • 2012 – 59,433 miles
  • 2011 – 52,901 miles
  • 2010 – 44,557 miles
  • 2009 – 40,293 miles
  • 2008 – 34,028 miles
  • 2007 – 26,869 miles
  • 2006 – 21,954 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass120,286 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear steel brake pipes coroded and coverd in greese

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

26 tests since 3 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass120,286 miles (+827)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    120,286 miles
    Test number
    713253574276
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass119,459 miles (+3,198)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    119,459 miles
    Test number
    226652155624
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass116,261 miles (+2,903)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    116,261 miles
    Test number
    710280957371
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

  4. Pass113,358 miles (+3,451)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    113,358 miles
    Test number
    593140958444
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass109,907 miles (-2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    109,907 miles
    Test number
    674820236879
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail109,909 miles (+4,670)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,909 miles
    Test number
    315664360967
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorOffside Front Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass105,239 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    105,239 miles
    Test number
    636378322518
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Fail105,239 miles (+5,074)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,239 miles
    Test number
    650016207807
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass100,165 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    100,165 miles
    Test number
    791400524444
    • AdvisoryRear steel brake pipes coroded and coverd in greese

  10. Fail100,161 miles (+5,366)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,161 miles
    Test number
    952537245828
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear steel brake pipes coroded and coverd in greese

  11. Pass94,795 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    94,795 miles
    Test number
    681004927632
    • AdvisoryCoolant leaking from engine
    • AdvisoryMovement on nearside front and offside front lower arm bushes

  12. Fail94,792 miles (+4,727)2 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,792 miles
    Test number
    286942112735
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed perished and cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed perished and cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords perished and cracked (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  13. Pass90,065 miles (+5,412)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    90,065 miles
    Test number
    856303526604
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryTyres cracking

  14. Pass84,653 miles (+4,996)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    84,653 miles
    Test number
    659707141530
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

  15. Pass79,657 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    79,657 miles
    Test number
    377374444436
    • NoteClutch pedal rubber missing off pedal
    • NoteRear wiper u/s
    • NoteSlight brake bind offside rear

  16. Fail79,657 miles (+11,680)3 repaired3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,657 miles
    Test number
    636704344243
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteClutch pedal rubber missing off pedal
    • NoteRear wiper u/s
    • NoteSlight brake bind offside rear

  17. Pass67,977 miles (+8,544)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    67,977 miles
    Test number
    119787723214
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
    • NoteRear tyres perished

  18. Pass59,433 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    59,433 miles
    Test number
    488784732227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail59,433 miles (+6,532)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,433 miles
    Test number
    638844632282
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

  20. Pass52,901 miles (+8,344)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    52,901 miles
    Test number
    556585531241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass44,557 miles (+4,264)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    44,557 miles
    Test number
    754572530233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass40,293 miles (+6,265)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    40,293 miles
    Test number
    223514069219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass34,028 miles (+7,159)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    34,028 miles
    Test number
    473399198108
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

  24. Fail26,869 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,869 miles
    Test number
    333169497119
    • Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

  25. Pass26,869 miles (+4,915)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    26,869 miles
    Test number
    994029197123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass21,954 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    21,954 miles
    Test number
    284914086183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB03 CXL

Does LB03 CXL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB03 CXL is valid until 27 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB03 CXL?
The MOT on LB03 CXL is valid until 27 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB03 CXL done?
LB03 CXL was recorded at 120,286 miles at its MOT on 27 Nov 2025, an average of 5,068 miles a year.
Has LB03 CXL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB03 CXL has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Oct 2021.
Has the mileage on LB03 CXL ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 1 Nov 2021. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LB03 CXL find?
LB03 CXL passed its latest MOT on 27 Nov 2025 with 6 advisories: nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside rear inner suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive; nearside rear upper seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive, and 3 more.

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