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Black · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc

LB03 HFUMOT history

LB03 HFU is a black petrol MINI Cooper first used on 13 Jun 2003. Its MOT is valid until 20 Sept 2027 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 69,182 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 20 Sept 2027
Mileage
69,182 mi
At MOT on 4 Sept 2026
MOT tests
26
21 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,794 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB03 HFU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Model
Cooper
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
13 Jun 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB03 HFU was last recorded at 69,182 miles on 4 Sept 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
69,181 miles · 1 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
2,794 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 69,182 miles
  • 2025 – 67,644 miles
  • 2024 – 66,880 miles
  • 2023 – 66,144 miles
  • 2022 – 64,429 miles
  • 2021 – 62,325 miles
  • 2020 – 60,345 miles
  • 2019 – 58,506 miles
  • 2018 – 56,042 miles
  • 2017 – 53,952 miles
  • 2016 – 51,945 miles
  • 2015 – 49,610 miles
  • 2014 – 47,977 miles
  • 2013 – 43,231 miles
  • 2012 – 38,305 miles
  • 2011 – 33,722 miles
  • 2010 – 30,020 miles
  • 2009 – 26,886 miles
  • 2008 – 22,186 miles
  • 2007 – 17,493 miles
  • 2006 – 13,126 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass69,182 miles
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Low tread on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front and rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass69,182 miles (+1)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    69,182 miles
    Test number
    820357648661
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Low tread on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside 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))

  2. Fail69,181 miles (+1,537)1 dangerous8 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,181 miles
    Test number
    229839502758
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer has large corrosion hole (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Low tread on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside 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))

  3. Pass67,644 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    67,644 miles
    Test number
    232251313077
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front and rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail67,644 miles (+764)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,644 miles
    Test number
    657892699946
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front and rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass66,880 miles (+736)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    66,880 miles
    Test number
    625256771964

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass66,144 miles (+1,715)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    66,144 miles
    Test number
    953299669800
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (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 Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass64,429 miles (+2,104)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    64,429 miles
    Test number
    631265355169
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Pass62,325 miles (+1,980)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    62,325 miles
    Test number
    351249739634

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass60,345 miles (+1,839)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    60,345 miles
    Test number
    952173106927

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass58,506 miles (+2,464)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    58,506 miles
    Test number
    249318971381

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass56,042 miles (+2,090)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    56,042 miles
    Test number
    683512263558
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass53,952 miles (+2,007)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    53,952 miles
    Test number
    523276944710

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass51,945 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    51,945 miles
    Test number
    902071401107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail51,945 miles (+2,335)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,945 miles
    Test number
    982825546715
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  15. Pass49,610 miles (+1,633)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    49,610 miles
    Test number
    308812227373
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded

  16. Pass47,977 miles (+4,746)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    47,977 miles
    Test number
    929432104383
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  17. Pass43,231 miles (+4,926)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    43,231 miles
    Test number
    129618463211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass38,305 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    38,305 miles
    Test number
    708755062268
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  19. Fail38,305 miles (+4,583)3 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,305 miles
    Test number
    776535662227
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (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)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass33,722 miles (+3,702)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    33,722 miles
    Test number
    915002861215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass30,020 miles (+3,134)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    30,020 miles
    Test number
    724227860233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass26,886 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    26,886 miles
    Test number
    122117969219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail26,886 miles (+4,700)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,886 miles
    Test number
    304167869204
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

  24. Pass22,186 miles (+4,693)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    22,186 miles
    Test number
    780699868249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass17,493 miles (+4,367)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    17,493 miles
    Test number
    404240667212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass13,126 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    13,126 miles
    Test number
    492843626206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB03 HFU

Does LB03 HFU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB03 HFU is valid until 20 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB03 HFU?
The MOT on LB03 HFU is valid until 20 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB03 HFU done?
LB03 HFU was recorded at 69,182 miles at its MOT on 4 Sept 2026, an average of 2,794 miles a year.
Has LB03 HFU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB03 HFU has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on LB03 HFU ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on LB03 HFU find?
LB03 HFU passed its latest MOT on 4 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 5 more.

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