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Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc

LB03 OVWMOT history

LB03 OVW is a silver petrol MINI first used on 30 Jun 2003. Its MOT expired on 26 Apr 2024 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 131,039 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 May 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 26 Apr 2024
Mileage
131,039 mi
At MOT on 31 May 2024
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,403 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB03 OVW
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
30 Jun 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Apr 2024
Latest MOT test
31 May 2024 (Fail)

Mileage history

LB03 OVW was last recorded at 131,039 miles on 31 May 2024, 5,902 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Apr 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
125,137 miles · 27 Apr 2023
Between the last two tests
5,902 miles
Average per year
5,403 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 131,039 miles
  • 2023 – 125,137 miles
  • 2022 – 117,684 miles
  • 2021 – 117,675 miles
  • 2019 – 114,237 miles
  • 2018 – 111,149 miles
  • 2017 – 108,040 miles
  • 2016 – 93,210 miles
  • 2015 – 84,382 miles
  • 2014 – 78,721 miles
  • 2013 – 73,398 miles
  • 2012 – 67,879 miles
  • 2011 – 61,798 miles
  • 2010 – 56,526 miles
  • 2009 – 50,588 miles
  • 2008 – 46,256 miles
  • 2007 – 41,102 miles
  • 2006 – 34,112 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail131,039 miles
  • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at offside rear (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryRear inner sills have light corrosion

What MOT failures 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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Coolant leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

25 tests since 22 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail131,039 miles (+5,902)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,039 miles
    Test number
    288564278398
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at offside rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear inner sills have light corrosion
  2. Pass125,137 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    125,137 miles
    Test number
    962950372672
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  3. Fail125,137 miles (+7,453)1 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,137 miles
    Test number
    288608007971
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  4. Pass117,684 miles (+9)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    117,684 miles
    Test number
    321069996267
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  5. Pass117,675 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    117,675 miles
    Test number
    273853834791
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened / shock absorber (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  6. Fail117,675 miles (+432)3 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,675 miles
    Test number
    695386455023
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened / shock absorber (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  7. Pass117,243 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    117,243 miles
    Test number
    411670958241
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear vehicle has corrosion underneath
  8. Fail117,243 miles (+3,006)2 dangerous5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,243 miles
    Test number
    661660905595
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorBrake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working side light bulb (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear vehicle has corrosion underneath
  9. Pass114,237 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    114,237 miles
    Test number
    715471151651
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  10. Fail114,237 miles (+3,088)7 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,237 miles
    Test number
    904919849540
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  11. Pass111,149 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    111,149 miles
    Test number
    101686797887
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion
  12. Fail111,148 miles (+3,108)8 failures1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,148 miles
    Test number
    767560969467
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb fitted wrong (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
  13. Pass108,040 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    108,040 miles
    Test number
    107010506798

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail108,038 miles (+14,828)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,038 miles
    Test number
    655716138956
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
  15. Pass93,210 miles (+8,828)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    93,210 miles
    Test number
    501414228773
    • AdvisoryFront front pads getting low
    • AdvisoryOffside Front rear wishbone bush has slight movement
  16. Pass84,382 miles (+5,661)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    84,382 miles
    Test number
    268448675404

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass78,721 miles (+5,323)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    78,721 miles
    Test number
    559183454149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass73,398 miles (+5,519)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    73,398 miles
    Test number
    577543763142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass67,879 miles (+6,081)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    67,879 miles
    Test number
    558751372146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass61,798 miles (+5,272)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    61,798 miles
    Test number
    258888661420

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass56,526 miles (+5,938)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    56,526 miles
    Test number
    210179270119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass50,588 miles (+4,332)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    50,588 miles
    Test number
    544907779194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass46,256 miles (+5,154)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    46,256 miles
    Test number
    610408778122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass41,102 miles (+6,990)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    41,102 miles
    Test number
    890483067155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass34,112 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    34,112 miles
    Test number
    684763376189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB03 OVW

Does LB03 OVW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB03 OVW expired on 26 Apr 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB03 OVW?
The MOT on LB03 OVW expired on 26 Apr 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB03 OVW done?
LB03 OVW was recorded at 131,039 miles at its MOT on 31 May 2024, an average of 5,403 miles a year.
Has LB03 OVW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB03 OVW has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 31 May 2024.
Has the mileage on LB03 OVW 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 OVW find?
LB03 OVW failed its latest MOT on 31 May 2024 with 3 major defects and 2 advisories: brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at offside rear; nearside headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect; offside headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect, and 2 more.

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