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Black · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc

LB03 HLFMOT history

LB03 HLF is a black petrol MINI first used on 15 Jul 2003. Its MOT is valid until 1 Jul 2027 and it has passed 18 of 28 MOT tests, with 27,720 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 1 Jul 2027
Mileage
27,720 mi
At MOT on 2 Jul 2026
MOT tests
28
18 passed · 10 failed
Per year
868 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB03 HLF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
15 Jul 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB03 HLF was last recorded at 27,720 miles on 2 Jul 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jun 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
27,718 miles · 20 Jun 2026
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
868 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 27,720 miles
  • 2025 – 27,199 miles
  • 2024 – 26,732 miles
  • 2023 – 26,478 miles
  • 2022 – 26,388 miles
  • 2021 – 24,995 miles
  • 2019 – 24,111 miles
  • 2018 – 23,322 miles
  • 2017 – 22,732 miles
  • 2016 – 22,271 miles
  • 2015 – 21,921 miles
  • 2014 – 21,407 miles
  • 2013 – 20,679 miles
  • 2011 – 19,670 miles
  • 2010 – 18,758 miles
  • 2009 – 17,195 miles
  • 2008 – 14,363 miles
  • 2007 – 10,805 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass27,720 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryPower steering pipes oilyRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2015

  • Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2011

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2010

Full MOT history

28 tests since 6 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass27,720 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    27,720 miles
    Test number
    433470862892
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipes oily

  2. Fail27,718 miles (+519)1 dangerous3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,718 miles
    Test number
    229128677897
    • DangerousCentral Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system undersides (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorBrake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested major brake fluid leak (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded central underside (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipes oily

  3. Pass27,199 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    27,199 miles
    Test number
    370931997080
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap rubber seal deteriorated

  4. Fail27,193 miles (+461)1 dangerous1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,193 miles
    Test number
    705403024452
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap rubber seal deteriorated

  5. Pass26,732 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    26,732 miles
    Test number
    726499438428

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail26,732 miles (+254)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,732 miles
    Test number
    898664564022
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass26,478 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    26,478 miles
    Test number
    356247996199
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  8. Fail26,478 miles (+90)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,478 miles
    Test number
    868022653648
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  9. Pass26,388 miles (+1,393)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    26,388 miles
    Test number
    734839064730
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass24,995 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2022
    Odometer
    24,995 miles
    Test number
    620597598263
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Fail24,995 miles (+14)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,995 miles
    Test number
    513432142254
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  12. Fail24,981 miles (+870)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,981 miles
    Test number
    259880166171
    • MajorMain beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorHazard warning tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

  13. Pass24,111 miles (+789)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    24,111 miles
    Test number
    300354480942
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  14. Pass23,322 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    23,322 miles
    Test number
    814152218080
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPart of exhausts system corroding

  15. Fail23,322 miles (+590)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,322 miles
    Test number
    321554914145
    • MajorFront Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPart of exhausts system corroding

  16. Pass22,732 miles (+461)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    22,732 miles
    Test number
    719289945905
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides wishbones rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass22,271 miles (+350)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2017
    Odometer
    22,271 miles
    Test number
    356514466864
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

  18. Fail21,921 miles1 repaired1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,921 miles
    Test number
    415368875157
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteExhaust back box corroded
    • NoteNearside front brake sensor slight insecure

  19. Pass21,921 miles (+514)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    21,921 miles
    Test number
    427928675129
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteExhaust back box corroded
    • NoteNearside front brake sensor slight insecure

  20. Pass21,407 miles (+728)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    21,407 miles
    Test number
    266229774438
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteBonnet lock o/s slight tight locking bonnet secure
    • NoteRear exhaust box corroding

  21. Fail20,679 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,679 miles
    Test number
    378432083116
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  22. Pass20,679 miles (+1,009)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    20,679 miles
    Test number
    556452883101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass19,670 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    19,670 miles
    Test number
    127598851332
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  24. Fail19,670 miles (+912)1 dangerous1 failure2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,670 miles
    Test number
    409428351378
    • DangerousNail in nearside rear tyre
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteBrake warning light on
    • NoteFront & rear brake discs corroded slightly

  25. Pass18,758 miles (+1,563)5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    18,758 miles
    Test number
    942253660397
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront Brake Discs Worn And Rusty
    • NoteRear Brake Discs Worn And Rusty

  26. Pass17,195 miles (+2,832)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    17,195 miles
    Test number
    953054369354
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  27. Pass14,363 miles (+3,558)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    14,363 miles
    Test number
    283964248301
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  28. Pass10,805 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    10,805 miles
    Test number
    180736407068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB03 HLF

Does LB03 HLF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB03 HLF is valid until 1 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB03 HLF?
The MOT on LB03 HLF is valid until 1 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB03 HLF done?
LB03 HLF was recorded at 27,720 miles at its MOT on 2 Jul 2026, an average of 868 miles a year.
Has LB03 HLF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB03 HLF has failed 10 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on LB03 HLF 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 HLF find?
LB03 HLF passed its latest MOT on 2 Jul 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; rear exhaust mounting defective; power steering pipes oily.

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