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Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc

LB03 NZWMOT history

LB03 NZW is a blue petrol MINI first used on 9 Jul 2003. Its MOT expired on 21 Oct 2023 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 138,746 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Oct 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 21 Oct 2023
Mileage
138,746 mi
At MOT on 14 Oct 2022
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,658 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB03 NZW
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
9 Jul 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Oct 2023
Latest MOT test
14 Oct 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB03 NZW was last recorded at 138,746 miles on 14 Oct 2022, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Oct 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
138,744 miles · 11 Oct 2022
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
6,658 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 138,746 miles
  • 2021 – 130,103 miles
  • 2020 – 120,307 miles
  • 2019 – 106,102 miles
  • 2018 – 98,083 miles
  • 2017 – 93,252 miles
  • 2016 – 89,256 miles
  • 2014 – 76,177 miles
  • 2013 – 72,072 miles
  • 2012 – 70,534 miles
  • 2011 – 62,458 miles
  • 2010 – 58,144 miles
  • 2009 – 48,471 miles
  • 2007 – 39,982 miles
  • 2006 – 30,844 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass138,746 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryFuel tank strap corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryParking brake requirements only just achieved

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.

  • FUEL CAP SEAL SLIGHTLY PERISHED

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONTS WORN/PITTED ON INSIDE EDGE

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH FRONT INNERS

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

24 tests since 31 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass138,746 miles (+2)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    138,746 miles
    Test number
    903608963279
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel tank strap corroded
    • AdvisoryParking brake requirements only just achieved

  2. Fail138,744 miles (+8,641)5 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,744 miles
    Test number
    882313067260
    • 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 ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • 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 Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel tank strap corroded

  3. Pass130,103 miles (+9,796)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    130,103 miles
    Test number
    284127068921
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule most (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel tank straps becoming corroded
    • AdvisoryRear suspension components becoming corroded all rerar underside needs waxoiling

  4. Pass120,307 miles (+3)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    120,307 miles
    Test number
    484891505240
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFUEL CAP SEAL SLIGHTLY PERISHED
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONTS WORN/PITTED ON INSIDE EDGE (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH FRONT INNERS (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail120,304 miles (+14,202)7 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,304 miles
    Test number
    637822448619
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases EXHAUST SILENCER POSSIBLE CAUSE OF EMISSION FAIL (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFUEL CAP SEAL SLIGHTLY PERISHED
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONTS WORN/PITTED ON INSIDE EDGE (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH FRONT INNERS (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass106,102 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    106,102 miles
    Test number
    151398372625
    • 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))

  7. Fail106,101 miles (+8,018)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,101 miles
    Test number
    684295850218
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • 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))

  8. Pass98,083 miles (+4,831)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    98,083 miles
    Test number
    999549977932
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  9. Pass93,252 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    93,252 miles
    Test number
    870535418229
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  10. Fail93,250 miles (+3,994)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,250 miles
    Test number
    582239296033
    • FailureHeadlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Both (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  11. Pass89,256 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    89,256 miles
    Test number
    144739926737
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres close to limit
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded Fronts to rears, rears & fronts (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryEml on
    • AdvisoryExhaust rubbers deteriorated

  12. Fail89,256 miles (+13,079)4 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,256 miles
    Test number
    643048225886
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Both (1.8.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres close to limit
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded Fronts to rears, rears & fronts (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryEml on
    • AdvisoryExhaust rubbers deteriorated

  13. Pass76,177 miles (+4,105)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    76,177 miles
    Test number
    426412514225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass72,072 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    72,072 miles
    Test number
    309089613111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass72,063 miles (+1,529)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    72,063 miles
    Test number
    335555133041
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass70,534 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    70,534 miles
    Test number
    585731252224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail70,534 miles (+8,076)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,534 miles
    Test number
    675659442200
    • FailureFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  18. Pass62,458 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    62,458 miles
    Test number
    397176291137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail62,458 miles (+4,314)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,458 miles
    Test number
    679936491187
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  20. Pass58,144 miles (+9,673)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    58,144 miles
    Test number
    881519170187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass48,471 miles (+8,489)1 advisory5 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    48,471 miles
    Test number
    640441769124
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteAll wiper blades worn or split
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn to 2mm
    • NoteNearside rear tyre has damage to outer sidewall
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn to 3mm
    • NoteOffside rear tyre perished

  22. Pass39,982 miles (+9,138)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    39,982 miles
    Test number
    662206327239
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Pass30,844 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    30,844 miles
    Test number
    531622316296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail30,844 miles5 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,844 miles
    Test number
    960262316296
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteFront tyres adversly worn ,wheel alignment possibly maladjusted

Questions about LB03 NZW

Does LB03 NZW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB03 NZW expired on 21 Oct 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB03 NZW?
The MOT on LB03 NZW expired on 21 Oct 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB03 NZW done?
LB03 NZW was recorded at 138,746 miles at its MOT on 14 Oct 2022, an average of 6,658 miles a year.
Has LB03 NZW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB03 NZW has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on LB03 NZW 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 NZW find?
LB03 NZW passed its latest MOT on 14 Oct 2022 with 11 advisories: nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive, and 8 more.

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