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Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc

LB03 SZJMOT history

LB03 SZJ is a blue petrol MINI first used on 8 Jul 2003. Its MOT is valid until 26 Oct 2027 and it has passed 20 of 31 MOT tests, with 139,973 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 26 Oct 2027
Mileage
139,973 mi
At MOT on 13 Oct 2026
MOT tests
31
20 passed · 11 failed
Per year
5,654 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB03 SZJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
8 Jul 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB03 SZJ was last recorded at 139,973 miles on 13 Oct 2026, 3,923 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Oct 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 22 Oct 2025: 136,048 miles, lower than 136,653 miles on 17 Oct 2024.

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
136,050 miles · 27 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
3,923 miles
Average per year
5,654 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 139,973 miles
  • 2025 – 136,050 miles
  • 2024 – 136,653 miles
  • 2023 – 130,262 miles
  • 2022 – 126,989 miles
  • 2021 – 123,072 miles
  • 2020 – 118,974 miles
  • 2019 – 111,553 miles
  • 2018 – 106,554 miles
  • 2016 – 101,340 miles
  • 2015 – 97,997 miles
  • 2014 – 89,160 miles
  • 2013 – 83,889 miles
  • 2012 – 72,823 miles
  • 2011 – 62,458 miles
  • 2010 – 53,772 miles
  • 2009 – 47,740 miles
  • 2008 – 40,101 miles
  • 2007 – 34,592 miles
  • 2006 – 25,306 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass139,973 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2025

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2008–2011

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Headlamp aim too low

    Failure3 MOTs, 2008–2014

  • Exhaust mounting defective Rear box mounts

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside registration plate lamp dim

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

31 tests since 3 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass139,973 miles (+3,923)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    139,973 miles
    Test number
    915207419983

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass136,050 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    136,050 miles
    Test number
    549768219205
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective Rear box mounts (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside registration plate lamp dim
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisorySteering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

  3. Fail136,048 miles (-605)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,048 miles
    Test number
    429141631148
    • MajorBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position Nearside catch inoperative (3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorTyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. Rear axle (5.2.3 (b))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective Rear box mounts (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (Slight) (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (Slight) (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside registration plate lamp dim
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisorySteering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

  4. Pass136,653 miles (+3)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    136,653 miles
    Test number
    630160219310
    • MinorStop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Non obligatory stop light (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Fail136,650 miles (+6,388)5 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,650 miles
    Test number
    430029385446
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorStop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Non obligatory stop light (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine coolant low
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Registration light flickering
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass130,262 miles (+29)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    130,262 miles
    Test number
    943311578085
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive coolant leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail130,233 miles (+3,244)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,233 miles
    Test number
    652441395670
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive coolant leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass126,989 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    126,989 miles
    Test number
    969674615548
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Fail126,985 miles (+3,913)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,985 miles
    Test number
    442914926315
    • MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear next to fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass123,072 miles (+4,098)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    123,072 miles
    Test number
    484111175486
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  11. Pass118,974 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    118,974 miles
    Test number
    551660437384
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  12. Fail118,974 miles (+7,421)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,974 miles
    Test number
    851203603574
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper and lower (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  13. Pass111,553 miles (+4,999)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    111,553 miles
    Test number
    127526400944
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre cracking across tread pattern.
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  14. Pass106,554 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    106,554 miles
    Test number
    651488025809

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail106,554 miles (+5,214)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,554 miles
    Test number
    454846043754
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

  16. Pass101,340 miles (+3,343)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2017
    Odometer
    101,340 miles
    Test number
    572155869604
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass97,997 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    97,997 miles
    Test number
    115837075414

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail97,997 miles (+8,837)5 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,997 miles
    Test number
    676107475081
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  19. Pass89,160 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    89,160 miles
    Test number
    767922364095
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  20. Fail89,160 miles (+5,271)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,160 miles
    Test number
    985792664004
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  21. Pass83,889 miles (+11,066)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    83,889 miles
    Test number
    189929273035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass72,823 miles (+10,365)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    72,823 miles
    Test number
    119518162138
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
    • NoteFront brake pads getting low

  23. Pass62,458 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    62,458 miles
    Test number
    229687951454
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  24. Fail62,458 miles (+8,686)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,458 miles
    Test number
    988617051126
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  25. Pass53,772 miles4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    53,772 miles
    Test number
    894403830171
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteBrake pedal anti-slip pad starting to wear smooth
    • NoteFuel cap seal deteriorating

  26. Fail53,772 miles (+6,032)1 failure5 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,772 miles
    Test number
    211723930189
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteBrake pedal anti-slip pad starting to wear smooth
    • NoteCoolant resevoir level below min
    • NoteFuel cap seal deteriorating

  27. Pass47,740 miles (+7,639)3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    47,740 miles
    Test number
    610109049112
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)
    • NoteEngine coolant resevoir fluid is below minimum
    • NoteFuel filler cap seal started to crack/perish
    • NoteNearside rear tyre has nail/screw in tread

  28. Pass40,101 miles3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    40,101 miles
    Test number
    303443968161
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteOffside rear brake disc slightly corroded and pitted on outer face
    • NoteSlight corrosion to exhaust system

  29. Fail40,101 miles (+5,509)4 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,101 miles
    Test number
    560772768107
    • FailureFront Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteOffside rear brake disc slightly corroded and pitted on outer face
    • NoteSlight corrosion to exhaust system

  30. Pass34,592 miles (+9,286)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    34,592 miles
    Test number
    534191107214
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteADVISE REAR WIPER BLADE SPLIT

  31. Pass25,306 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    25,306 miles
    Test number
    454564086130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB03 SZJ

Does LB03 SZJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB03 SZJ is valid until 26 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB03 SZJ?
The MOT on LB03 SZJ is valid until 26 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB03 SZJ done?
LB03 SZJ was recorded at 139,973 miles at its MOT on 13 Oct 2026, an average of 5,654 miles a year.
Has LB03 SZJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB03 SZJ has failed 11 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on LB03 SZJ ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 22 Oct 2025. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LB03 SZJ find?
LB03 SZJ passed its latest MOT on 13 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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