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Red · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc

LB03 ONUMOT history

LB03 ONU is a red petrol MINI first used on 26 Jun 2003. Its MOT expired on 6 Jul 2026 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 131,665 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jul 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 6 Jul 2026
Mileage
131,665 mi
At MOT on 7 Jul 2025
MOT tests
29
21 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,822 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB03 ONU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
26 Jun 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
7 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB03 ONU was last recorded at 131,665 miles on 7 Jul 2025, 2,300 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Sept 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 4 Jan 2007: 22,596 miles, lower than 22,597 miles on 13 Oct 2006.

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
129,365 miles · 6 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
2,300 miles
Average per year
5,822 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 131,665 miles
  • 2024 – 129,365 miles
  • 2023 – 126,074 miles
  • 2022 – 115,435 miles
  • 2021 – 113,538 miles
  • 2020 – 107,100 miles
  • 2019 – 97,955 miles
  • 2018 – 87,232 miles
  • 2017 – 80,935 miles
  • 2016 – 76,839 miles
  • 2015 – 73,119 miles
  • 2014 – 69,101 miles
  • 2013 – 65,946 miles
  • 2012 – 62,166 miles
  • 2011 – 55,217 miles
  • 2010 – 46,850 miles
  • 2009 – 34,078 miles
  • 2008 – 28,061 miles
  • 2007 – 25,820 miles
  • 2006 – 22,597 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass131,665 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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.

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2011

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

29 tests since 13 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass131,665 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    131,665 miles
    Test number
    901703914974
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  2. Fail131,665 miles (+2,300)3 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,665 miles
    Test number
    686320896073
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass129,365 miles (+3,291)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    129,365 miles
    Test number
    892378850660

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass126,074 miles12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    126,074 miles
    Test number
    655644091837
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (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 Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded

  5. Fail126,074 miles (+10,639)4 major12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,074 miles
    Test number
    556955423013
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect head light clouded (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect head light clouded (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (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 Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded

  6. Pass115,435 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    115,435 miles
    Test number
    757756272604
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and offside front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail115,435 miles (+1,897)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,435 miles
    Test number
    481909354546
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and offside front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass113,538 miles (+6,438)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    113,538 miles
    Test number
    419257220314

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass107,100 miles (+116)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    107,100 miles
    Test number
    810993302504
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  10. Fail106,984 miles (+9,029)7 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,984 miles
    Test number
    214270508074
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Rear of front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  11. Pass97,955 miles (+329)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    97,955 miles
    Test number
    831173560114
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Fail97,626 miles (+10,394)7 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,626 miles
    Test number
    907791324222
    • MajorBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded Nearside front to offside rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  13. Pass87,232 miles (+6,297)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    87,232 miles
    Test number
    454820259250
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  14. Pass80,935 miles (+4,096)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    80,935 miles
    Test number
    411398975551
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded BOTH front to rear brake pipes have slight corrosion (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass76,839 miles (+3,720)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    76,839 miles
    Test number
    730737470323

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass73,119 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    73,119 miles
    Test number
    138426921804

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail73,119 miles (+4,018)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,119 miles
    Test number
    828164952553
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

  18. Pass69,101 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    69,101 miles
    Test number
    369358844473
    • NoteBoth rear discs pitted

  19. Fail69,101 miles (+3,155)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,101 miles
    Test number
    155497844276
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteBoth rear discs pitted

  20. Pass65,946 miles (+3,780)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    65,946 miles
    Test number
    646376343279
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass62,166 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    62,166 miles
    Test number
    368944842475

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail62,156 miles (+6,939)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,156 miles
    Test number
    208103742270
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass55,217 miles (+8,367)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    55,217 miles
    Test number
    636760441306
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  24. Pass46,850 miles (+12,772)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    46,850 miles
    Test number
    252028950362
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  25. Pass34,078 miles (+6,017)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    34,078 miles
    Test number
    833198359322
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  26. Pass28,061 miles (+2,241)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    28,061 miles
    Test number
    764038058328

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass25,820 miles (+3,224)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    25,820 miles
    Test number
    782241467319

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass22,596 miles (-1)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    22,596 miles
    Test number
    690934807040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass22,597 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    22,597 miles
    Test number
    380696286253
    • NoteCondensation in offside headlamp and slightly affecting aim rac attention be sort

Questions about LB03 ONU

Does LB03 ONU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB03 ONU expired on 6 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB03 ONU?
The MOT on LB03 ONU expired on 6 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB03 ONU done?
LB03 ONU was recorded at 131,665 miles at its MOT on 7 Jul 2025, an average of 5,822 miles a year.
Has LB03 ONU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB03 ONU has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on LB03 ONU ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 4 Jan 2007. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LB03 ONU find?
LB03 ONU passed its latest MOT on 7 Jul 2025 with 1 minor defect: registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources.

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