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Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc

LB03 SYHMOT history

LB03 SYH is a blue petrol MINI first used on 7 Jul 2003. Its MOT expired on 13 Nov 2025 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 142,782 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Nov 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 13 Nov 2025
Mileage
142,782 mi
At MOT on 14 Nov 2024
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,135 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB03 SYH
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
7 Jul 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Nov 2025
Latest MOT test
14 Nov 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB03 SYH was last recorded at 142,782 miles on 14 Nov 2024, 9,547 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Jun 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
133,235 miles · 25 Jun 2022
Between the last two tests
9,547 miles
Average per year
7,135 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 142,782 miles
  • 2022 – 133,235 miles
  • 2021 – 114,286 miles
  • 2020 – 111,789 miles
  • 2019 – 110,090 miles
  • 2018 – 97,927 miles
  • 2017 – 81,925 miles
  • 2016 – 73,537 miles
  • 2015 – 67,083 miles
  • 2014 – 60,402 miles
  • 2013 – 53,034 miles
  • 2012 – 48,615 miles
  • 2011 – 36,994 miles
  • 2010 – 31,908 miles
  • 2009 – 28,277 miles
  • 2008 – 26,882 miles
  • 2007 – 21,371 miles
  • 2006 – 11,789 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass142,782 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

24 tests since 6 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass142,782 miles (+9,547)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    142,782 miles
    Test number
    903074477140
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass133,235 miles (+18,949)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    133,235 miles
    Test number
    937104691444
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  3. Pass114,286 miles (+2,497)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    114,286 miles
    Test number
    957043477589
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  4. Pass111,789 miles (+1,699)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    111,789 miles
    Test number
    322137764337
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flex manifold area (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryAdvisory both front McPherson strut top mounting spiting cracking recommend
    • AdvisoryAdvisory brake fluid dirty
  5. Pass110,090 miles (+12,163)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    110,090 miles
    Test number
    768503485224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass97,927 miles (+44)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    97,927 miles
    Test number
    412579351588
    • AdvisoryFUEL CAP SEALING RING BADLY CRACKED
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Fail97,883 miles (+15,958)1 dangerous8 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,883 miles
    Test number
    659312889380
    • DangerousSteering column universal joint insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged stepped on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  8. Pass81,925 miles (+8,388)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    81,925 miles
    Test number
    877951872404

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass73,537 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    73,537 miles
    Test number
    497198870296
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear silencer corroded
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFuel cap sealing washer perished
  10. Fail73,536 miles (+6,453)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,536 miles
    Test number
    798872538708
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/45/ RF 17 84v (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear silencer corroded
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFuel cap sealing washer perished
  11. Pass67,083 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    67,083 miles
    Test number
    387119215430
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  12. Fail67,080 miles (+6,678)1 failure3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,080 miles
    Test number
    218362995179
    • FailureOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteCorrosion to underside components
  13. Pass60,402 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    60,402 miles
    Test number
    559461884194
    • NoteO/s/r exhaust box slight corrosion
  14. Fail60,402 miles (+7,368)2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,402 miles
    Test number
    766631284117
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteO/s/r exhaust box slight corrosion
  15. Pass53,034 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2014
    Odometer
    53,034 miles
    Test number
    106302943198
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteO/s/r brake anti rattle spring held on by a cable tie
  16. Fail53,030 miles (+4,415)3 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,030 miles
    Test number
    236862643154
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteO/s/r brake anti rattle spring held on by a cable tie
  17. Pass48,615 miles (+11,621)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    48,615 miles
    Test number
    266587882161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass36,994 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    36,994 miles
    Test number
    265959181145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail36,994 miles (+5,086)3 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,994 miles
    Test number
    249649281463
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • NoteCreeking from steerimg column area
    • NoteRear number plate slightly discoloured on edge PAS pump noisey front brake discs ridged wheel rims kerbed n/s/f worst o/s/r n/s/r tyre walls slightly damaged corrosion exhaust o/s/f tyre 2.5mm in centre n/s/f tyre 1.6mm on limit creeking in steering
  20. Pass31,908 miles (+3,631)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    31,908 miles
    Test number
    262242260473

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass28,277 miles (+1,395)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    28,277 miles
    Test number
    354772569143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass26,882 miles (+5,511)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    26,882 miles
    Test number
    582977678168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass21,371 miles (+9,582)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    21,371 miles
    Test number
    704412177195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass11,789 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    11,789 miles
    Test number
    224447486177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB03 SYH

Does LB03 SYH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB03 SYH expired on 13 Nov 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB03 SYH?
The MOT on LB03 SYH expired on 13 Nov 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB03 SYH done?
LB03 SYH was recorded at 142,782 miles at its MOT on 14 Nov 2024, an average of 7,135 miles a year.
Has LB03 SYH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB03 SYH has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Aug 2018.
Has the mileage on LB03 SYH 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 SYH find?
LB03 SYH passed its latest MOT on 14 Nov 2024 with 1 advisory: offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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