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Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,588 cc

LB03 OBTMOT history

LB03 OBT is a silver petrol MG TF first used on 21 Jun 2003. Its MOT is valid until 20 Apr 2027 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 85,618 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 20 Apr 2027
Mileage
85,618 mi
At MOT on 15 Apr 2026
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,200 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB03 OBT
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MG
Model
TF
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,588 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
21 Jun 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB03 OBT was last recorded at 85,618 miles on 15 Apr 2026, 249 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
85,369 miles · 7 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
249 miles
Average per year
3,200 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 85,618 miles
  • 2025 – 85,369 miles
  • 2024 – 85,144 miles
  • 2023 – 84,675 miles
  • 2022 – 84,202 miles
  • 2021 – 83,698 miles
  • 2020 – 83,652 miles
  • 2019 – 83,147 miles
  • 2018 – 82,185 miles
  • 2017 – 81,328 miles
  • 2016 – 80,250 miles
  • 2015 – 79,062 miles
  • 2014 – 78,346 miles
  • 2013 – 77,436 miles
  • 2012 – 75,289 miles
  • 2011 – 68,685 miles
  • 2009 – 58,170 miles
  • 2008 – 41,812 miles
  • 2007 – 25,264 miles
  • 2006 – 22,078 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass85,618 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm front bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear exhaust box and strap corroded.

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 Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Nearside Rear Upper Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

Full MOT history

26 tests since 7 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass85,618 miles (+249)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    85,618 miles
    Test number
    195636715434
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm front bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box and strap corroded.

  2. Pass85,369 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    85,369 miles
    Test number
    644582035528
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower sill slight damage
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play inner track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Fail85,369 miles (+225)2 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,369 miles
    Test number
    811176444743
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower sill slight damage
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play inner track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass85,144 miles (+469)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    85,144 miles
    Test number
    997806037193
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Suspension component ball joint has slight play Track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component ball joint has slight play Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass84,675 miles (+473)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    84,675 miles
    Test number
    666292210987
    • MinorCentral Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 2 small chips (3.2 (a) (i))

  6. Pass84,202 miles (+504)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    84,202 miles
    Test number
    478329951598
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryMinor anti freeze leak

  7. Pass83,698 miles (+46)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    83,698 miles
    Test number
    194556055435
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  8. Pass83,652 miles (+505)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    83,652 miles
    Test number
    390326100219
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass83,147 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    83,147 miles
    Test number
    179391687265
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FORWARD TIE ROD OUTER ROSE JOINT (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FORWARD TIE ROD OUTER ROSE JOINT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Fail83,147 miles (+962)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,147 miles
    Test number
    369382323863
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FORWARD TIE ROD OUTER ROSE JOINT (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FORWARD TIE ROD OUTER ROSE JOINT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass82,185 miles (+857)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    82,185 miles
    Test number
    954730854957
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryThe rear exhaust box is corroded
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  12. Pass81,328 miles (+1,078)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    81,328 miles
    Test number
    361342454828
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  13. Pass80,250 miles (+1,188)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    80,250 miles
    Test number
    137651448553
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryCoolant tank empty
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  14. Pass79,062 miles (+13)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    79,062 miles
    Test number
    876890075002
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  15. Fail79,049 miles (+703)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,049 miles
    Test number
    589155865059
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass78,346 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    78,346 miles
    Test number
    639610574021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail78,342 miles (+906)5 failures2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,342 miles
    Test number
    839189664024
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Trailing arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • NoteBrake pedal anti-slip pad worn
    • NoteN/s/f tyre outer sidewall damaged
    • NoteN/s/f tyre tread face deteriorated (flat spots)
    • NoteN/s/r outer sill corroded

  18. Pass77,436 miles (+2,147)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2014
    Odometer
    77,436 miles
    Test number
    877343013161
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn inner edge

  19. Pass75,289 miles (+6,604)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2013
    Odometer
    75,289 miles
    Test number
    179963232116
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  20. Pass68,685 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    68,685 miles
    Test number
    427482661051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail68,684 miles (+10,514)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,684 miles
    Test number
    995166451013
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass58,170 miles (+83)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    58,170 miles
    Test number
    401542229311
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  23. Fail58,087 miles (+16,275)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,087 miles
    Test number
    450047819479
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  24. Pass41,812 miles (+16,548)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    41,812 miles
    Test number
    311559718428
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  25. Pass25,264 miles (+3,186)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    25,264 miles
    Test number
    340952867130
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass22,078 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    22,078 miles
    Test number
    481368556190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB03 OBT

Does LB03 OBT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB03 OBT is valid until 20 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB03 OBT?
The MOT on LB03 OBT is valid until 20 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB03 OBT done?
LB03 OBT was recorded at 85,618 miles at its MOT on 15 Apr 2026, an average of 3,200 miles a year.
Has LB03 OBT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB03 OBT has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on LB03 OBT 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 OBT find?
LB03 OBT passed its latest MOT on 15 Apr 2026 with 2 advisories: offside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush.; rear exhaust box and strap corroded..

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