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Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc

LB03 SYPMOT history

LB03 SYP is a silver petrol MINI first used on 10 Jul 2003. Its MOT expired on 4 Sept 2024 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 104,286 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Sept 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 4 Sept 2024
Mileage
104,286 mi
At MOT on 5 Sept 2023
MOT tests
25
16 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,813 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB03 SYP
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
10 Jul 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Sept 2024
Latest MOT test
5 Sept 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB03 SYP was last recorded at 104,286 miles on 5 Sept 2023, 41 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Sept 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
104,245 miles · 4 Sept 2023
Between the last two tests
41 miles
Average per year
4,813 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 104,286 miles
  • 2022 – 90,335 miles
  • 2020 – 76,510 miles
  • 2019 – 69,883 miles
  • 2018 – 67,301 miles
  • 2017 – 63,531 miles
  • 2016 – 60,232 miles
  • 2015 – 55,837 miles
  • 2014 – 53,080 miles
  • 2013 – 49,412 miles
  • 2012 – 45,164 miles
  • 2011 – 41,973 miles
  • 2010 – 39,000 miles
  • 2009 – 34,774 miles
  • 2008 – 29,109 miles
  • 2007 – 24,715 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass104,286 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened bothside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output bothside (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryFront Lower Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn on inner and outer edge/195/55/16Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn on inner and outer edge/195/55/16Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Lower Brake hose slightly deteriorated bothside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material bothside (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022

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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2018

  • Front Position lamp not working bothside

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55/16

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear Lower Coil spring corroded bothside

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2022

Full MOT history

25 tests since 23 Feb 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass104,286 miles (+41)1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    104,286 miles
    Test number
    537323784743
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened bothside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output bothside (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn on inner and outer edge/195/55/16
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn on inner and outer edge/195/55/16
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Brake hose slightly deteriorated bothside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material bothside (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail104,245 miles (+13,910)1 dangerous2 major1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,245 miles
    Test number
    385508185702
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Position lamp not working bothside (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened bothside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output bothside (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn on inner and outer edge/195/55/16
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn on inner and outer edge/195/55/16
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Brake hose slightly deteriorated bothside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material bothside (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass90,335 miles (+12)1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    90,335 miles
    Test number
    234315786494
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened bothside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Brake hose slightly deteriorated bothside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material bothside (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Coil spring corroded bothside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Fail90,323 miles (+13,813)2 dangerous8 major1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,323 miles
    Test number
    993636730581
    • DangerousFront Lower Steering column universal joint fractured to the extent that steering is affected (2.1.3 (c) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorDipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps stalk switch (4.1.3 (b))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorFront Position lamp not working bothside (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorLower Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle section (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorSteering system excessively rough (2.1.1 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective rear exhuast box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened bothside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Brake hose slightly deteriorated bothside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material bothside (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Coil spring corroded bothside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass76,510 miles (+6,627)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    76,510 miles
    Test number
    293836388345

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass69,883 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    69,883 miles
    Test number
    237106959509
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Fail69,883 miles (+2,582)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,883 miles
    Test number
    613444904692
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Pass67,301 miles (+3,770)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    67,301 miles
    Test number
    913222537239
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  9. Pass63,531 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    63,531 miles
    Test number
    158067238987
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn on edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn on edge

  10. Fail63,531 miles (+3,299)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,531 miles
    Test number
    919193173117
    • FailureCentral Front Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn on edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn on edge

  11. Pass60,232 miles (+4,395)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    60,232 miles
    Test number
    423081783565
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  12. Fail55,837 miles4 repaired6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,837 miles
    Test number
    895635175081
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower 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)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (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)
    • NoteRear exhaust box outer skin and mounting corroded

  13. Pass55,837 miles (+2,757)6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    55,837 miles
    Test number
    898565175044
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower 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)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (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)
    • NoteRear exhaust box outer skin and mounting corroded

  14. Fail53,080 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,080 miles
    Test number
    276632994040
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

  15. Pass53,080 miles (+3,668)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    53,080 miles
    Test number
    357502494070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass49,412 miles (+4,248)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    49,412 miles
    Test number
    737912993093
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteRear exhaust rusty

  17. Pass45,164 miles (+3,191)1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    45,164 miles
    Test number
    336421482063
    • NoteRear exhaust box rusty

  18. Pass41,973 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2012
    Odometer
    41,973 miles
    Test number
    189532301118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail41,972 miles (+2,972)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,972 miles
    Test number
    657852101199
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  20. Fail39,000 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,000 miles
    Test number
    452761230187
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  21. Pass39,000 miles (+4,226)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2011
    Odometer
    39,000 miles
    Test number
    690651930177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass34,774 miles (+5,665)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2010
    Odometer
    34,774 miles
    Test number
    391156129177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass29,109 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    29,109 miles
    Test number
    222946058006
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Fail29,109 miles (+4,394)3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,109 miles
    Test number
    730036458059
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass24,715 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    24,715 miles
    Test number
    883994757008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB03 SYP

Does LB03 SYP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB03 SYP expired on 4 Sept 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB03 SYP?
The MOT on LB03 SYP expired on 4 Sept 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB03 SYP done?
LB03 SYP was recorded at 104,286 miles at its MOT on 5 Sept 2023, an average of 4,813 miles a year.
Has LB03 SYP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB03 SYP has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on LB03 SYP 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 SYP find?
LB03 SYP passed its latest MOT on 5 Sept 2023 with 1 minor defect and 10 advisories: nearside front lower anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened bothside; front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output bothside, and 8 more.

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