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Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc

LB03 SZEMOT history

LB03 SZE is a silver petrol MINI first used on 26 Jun 2003. Its MOT is valid until 24 Sept 2027 and it has passed 21 of 35 MOT tests, with 137,563 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 24 Sept 2027
Mileage
137,563 mi
At MOT on 15 Sept 2026
MOT tests
35
21 passed · 14 failed
Per year
5,875 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB03 SZE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
26 Jun 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB03 SZE was last recorded at 137,563 miles on 15 Sept 2026, 5,493 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
132,070 miles · 17 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
5,493 miles
Average per year
5,875 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 137,563 miles
  • 2025 – 132,070 miles
  • 2024 – 125,556 miles
  • 2023 – 117,605 miles
  • 2022 – 110,743 miles
  • 2021 – 106,013 miles
  • 2020 – 103,009 miles
  • 2019 – 98,094 miles
  • 2018 – 95,069 miles
  • 2017 – 92,103 miles
  • 2016 – 90,649 miles
  • 2015 – 89,704 miles
  • 2014 – 82,326 miles
  • 2013 – 66,609 miles
  • 2012 – 56,814 miles
  • 2011 – 54,818 miles
  • 2010 – 45,238 miles
  • 2009 – 37,977 miles
  • 2008 – 31,381 miles
  • 2007 – 27,431 miles
  • 2006 – 18,848 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass137,563 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryFuel cap/sealing device cracked
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryBoth head lamps dimming

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 Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Fuel cap sealing device cracking but sealing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

35 tests since 1 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass137,563 miles (+5,493)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    137,563 miles
    Test number
    549199219041
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap/sealing device cracked
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth head lamps dimming

  2. Pass132,070 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    132,070 miles
    Test number
    245072526597
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap sealing device cracking but sealing

  3. Fail132,070 miles (+6,514)6 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,070 miles
    Test number
    410274622981
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap sealing device cracking but sealing

  4. Pass125,556 miles5 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    125,556 miles
    Test number
    143466981394
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated intermediate (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap sealing rubber deteriorated but sealing

  5. Fail125,556 miles (+7,951)2 repaired5 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,556 miles
    Test number
    113248022834
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated intermediate (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap sealing rubber deteriorated but sealing

  6. Pass117,605 miles (+6,862)3 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    117,605 miles
    Test number
    645379527743
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated intermediate boot (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush shock top bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush shock top bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal deteriorated but sealing

  7. Pass110,743 miles (+4,730)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    110,743 miles
    Test number
    580400623196
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass106,013 miles (+3,004)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    106,013 miles
    Test number
    875636336371
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal cracking perishing

  9. Pass103,009 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    103,009 miles
    Test number
    269988171096
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  10. Fail103,004 miles (+4,910)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,004 miles
    Test number
    629872024097
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass98,094 miles (+32)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    98,094 miles
    Test number
    377172778409

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail98,062 miles (+2,993)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,062 miles
    Test number
    434836187949
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded TO FLEXIBLE (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded TO FLEXIBLE (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  13. Pass95,069 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    95,069 miles
    Test number
    644267872288
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  14. Fail95,064 miles (+2,961)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,064 miles
    Test number
    361950825708
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  15. Pass92,103 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    92,103 miles
    Test number
    647111247960
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

  16. Fail92,103 miles (+1,454)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,103 miles
    Test number
    137553820510
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

  17. Pass90,649 miles (+945)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    90,649 miles
    Test number
    185013657783
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust back box rubber broken but still supporting exhaust
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust back box rubbers broken but still supporting exhaust

  18. Pass89,704 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    89,704 miles
    Test number
    206589095424
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  19. Fail89,704 miles (+7,378)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,704 miles
    Test number
    255769895163
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  20. Pass82,326 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    82,326 miles
    Test number
    387715384118
    • AdvisoryCentre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteWipers starting to smear

  21. Fail82,326 miles (+15,717)1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,326 miles
    Test number
    447935384113
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryCentre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteWipers starting to smear

  22. Pass66,609 miles (+9,795)6 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    66,609 miles
    Test number
    198347783189
    • AdvisoryDriver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Sub-frame 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)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • NoteDrivers seat tilt slide mechanism inop
    • NoteFront wipers smearing
    • NoteOil level low

  23. Fail56,814 miles2 repaired1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,814 miles
    Test number
    139214122218
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteOffside front power steering pipe corroded
    • NoteOffside rear jacking point block missing

  24. Pass56,814 miles (+1,996)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    56,814 miles
    Test number
    388064022498
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteOffside front power steering pipe corroded
    • NoteOffside rear jacking point block missing

  25. Pass54,818 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    54,818 miles
    Test number
    715388111289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail54,818 miles (+9,580)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,818 miles
    Test number
    387368411470
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  27. Pass45,238 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    45,238 miles
    Test number
    204513470493
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

  28. Fail45,238 miles (+7,261)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,238 miles
    Test number
    383563870179
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

  29. Pass37,977 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    37,977 miles
    Test number
    422745299138
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  30. Fail37,977 miles (+6,596)3 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,977 miles
    Test number
    810755499170
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  31. Pass31,381 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    31,381 miles
    Test number
    201871498420

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Fail31,381 miles (+3,950)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,381 miles
    Test number
    203041398161
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  33. Fail27,431 miles1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,431 miles
    Test number
    103265107276
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteBrake warning lamp stays on dash

  34. Pass27,431 miles (+8,583)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    27,431 miles
    Test number
    243755807221
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteBrake warning lamp stays on dash

  35. Pass18,848 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    18,848 miles
    Test number
    743312686167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB03 SZE

Does LB03 SZE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB03 SZE is valid until 24 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB03 SZE?
The MOT on LB03 SZE is valid until 24 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB03 SZE done?
LB03 SZE was recorded at 137,563 miles at its MOT on 15 Sept 2026, an average of 5,875 miles a year.
Has LB03 SZE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB03 SZE has failed 14 of its 35 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on LB03 SZE 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 SZE find?
LB03 SZE passed its latest MOT on 15 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; fuel cap/sealing device cracked; nearside rear brake pad(s) wearing thin, and 5 more.

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