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Grey · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc

LB03 FPUMOT history

LB03 FPU is a grey petrol MINI first used on 14 Aug 2003. Its MOT is valid until 18 Mar 2027 and it has passed 17 of 28 MOT tests, with 127,002 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 18 Mar 2027
Mileage
127,002 mi
At MOT on 19 Mar 2026
MOT tests
28
17 passed · 11 failed
Per year
5,290 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB03 FPU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
14 Aug 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB03 FPU was last recorded at 127,002 miles on 19 Mar 2026, 1,725 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Oct 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 21 May 2019: 108,148 miles, lower than 127,653 miles on 23 Dec 2016.
  • 6 Aug 2022: 108,233 miles, lower than 108,486 miles on 26 Jun 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
125,277 miles · 31 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
1,725 miles
Average per year
5,290 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 127,002 miles
  • 2024 – 125,277 miles
  • 2023 – 116,667 miles
  • 2022 – 108,233 miles
  • 2021 – 108,486 miles
  • 2019 – 108,150 miles
  • 2016 – 127,653 miles
  • 2015 – 102,716 miles
  • 2014 – 100,342 miles
  • 2013 – 92,222 miles
  • 2012 – 77,919 miles
  • 2010 – 68,025 miles
  • 2009 – 59,639 miles
  • 2008 – 54,888 miles
  • 2007 – 45,905 miles
  • 2006 – 24,074 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass127,002 miles
  • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both side (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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.

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2016

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass127,002 miles (+1,725)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    127,002 miles
    Test number
    208482906481
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both side (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

  2. Pass125,277 miles (+22)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    125,277 miles
    Test number
    971940137379
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Fail125,255 miles (+8,588)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,255 miles
    Test number
    477188974719
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Pass116,667 miles (+8,434)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    116,667 miles
    Test number
    929614682216
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear bumper damaged

  5. Pass108,233 miles (-253)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    108,233 miles
    Test number
    600911976838
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass108,486 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    108,486 miles
    Test number
    420684101514
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Fail108,486 miles (+336)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,486 miles
    Test number
    807279342718
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both side (4.7.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Pass108,150 miles (+2)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    108,150 miles
    Test number
    864433084411
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  9. Fail108,148 miles (-19,505)2 dangerous5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,148 miles
    Test number
    812593338053
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both side (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism worn to the extent that the brake may inadvertently release (1.1.6 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  10. Pass127,653 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    127,653 miles
    Test number
    884742619762

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail127,653 miles (+24,937)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,653 miles
    Test number
    434492271558
    • FailureNearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass102,716 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    102,716 miles
    Test number
    590214382790
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

  13. Fail102,716 miles (+31)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,716 miles
    Test number
    819100922550
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

  14. Fail102,685 miles (+2,343)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,685 miles
    Test number
    509393802421
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  15. Pass100,342 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    100,342 miles
    Test number
    655814264182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail100,342 miles (+8,120)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,342 miles
    Test number
    309434064155
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteCoolant leak

  17. Pass92,222 miles (+3,545)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2014
    Odometer
    92,222 miles
    Test number
    755129723180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass88,677 miles (+10,758)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    88,677 miles
    Test number
    918524413045
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass77,919 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    77,919 miles
    Test number
    369412212055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail77,913 miles (+9,888)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,913 miles
    Test number
    596039502087
    • FailureFront Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureFront position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  21. Pass68,025 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    68,025 miles
    Test number
    113128950358
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  22. Fail68,019 miles (+8,380)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,019 miles
    Test number
    521045850372
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  23. Pass59,639 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    59,639 miles
    Test number
    950218159389

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail59,637 miles (+4,749)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,637 miles
    Test number
    802917259300
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass54,888 miles (+8,983)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    54,888 miles
    Test number
    992039858368
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  26. Pass45,905 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    45,905 miles
    Test number
    981041637355

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail45,905 miles (+21,831)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,905 miles
    Test number
    721831337342
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  28. Pass24,074 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    24,074 miles
    Test number
    313806776416

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB03 FPU

Does LB03 FPU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB03 FPU is valid until 18 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB03 FPU?
The MOT on LB03 FPU is valid until 18 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB03 FPU done?
LB03 FPU was recorded at 127,002 miles at its MOT on 19 Mar 2026, an average of 5,290 miles a year.
Has LB03 FPU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB03 FPU has failed 11 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on LB03 FPU ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 21 May 2019. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LB03 FPU find?
LB03 FPU passed its latest MOT on 19 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: headlamp lens slightly defective both side; front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side; power steering component has slight seepage from a component.

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