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Grey · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc

LB03 SZNMOT history

LB03 SZN is a grey petrol MINI first used on 8 Jul 2003. Its MOT is valid until 28 Aug 2027 and it has passed 21 of 30 MOT tests, with 156,673 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 28 Aug 2027
Mileage
156,673 mi
At MOT on 26 Aug 2026
MOT tests
30
21 passed · 9 failed
Per year
6,340 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB03 SZN
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
8 Jul 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB03 SZN was last recorded at 156,673 miles on 26 Aug 2026, 8,032 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
148,641 miles · 28 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
8,032 miles
Average per year
6,340 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 156,673 miles
  • 2025 – 148,641 miles
  • 2024 – 140,823 miles
  • 2023 – 135,713 miles
  • 2022 – 132,041 miles
  • 2021 – 130,858 miles
  • 2020 – 126,950 miles
  • 2019 – 122,892 miles
  • 2018 – 120,137 miles
  • 2017 – 111,389 miles
  • 2016 – 102,078 miles
  • 2015 – 90,067 miles
  • 2014 – 77,440 miles
  • 2013 – 70,648 miles
  • 2012 – 64,526 miles
  • 2011 – 57,016 miles
  • 2010 – 46,715 miles
  • 2009 – 38,009 miles
  • 2008 – 34,852 miles
  • 2007 – 32,202 miles
  • 2006 – 28,943 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass156,673 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm,worn inner, cut sidewall 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Oil leak

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass156,673 miles2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    156,673 miles
    Test number
    467063495309
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm,worn inner, cut sidewall 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail156,673 miles (+8,032)2 repaired2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,673 miles
    Test number
    157392442571
    • Repaired at testAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault dirt on sensor n/s/f (1.6 (b))
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault air bag light (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm,worn inner, cut sidewall 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass148,641 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    148,641 miles
    Test number
    584437632473
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner 205/45/17 runflat (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryTpms on , not system fault

  4. Fail148,641 miles (+7,818)2 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,641 miles
    Test number
    729583563336
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault air bag light (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner 205/45/17 runflat (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryTpms on , not system fault

  5. Pass140,823 miles (+5,110)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    140,823 miles
    Test number
    122631887370
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel tank straps corroding

  6. Pass135,713 miles (+3,672)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    135,713 miles
    Test number
    353180550033
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass132,041 miles (+1,183)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    132,041 miles
    Test number
    442470682922
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  8. Pass130,858 miles (+3,908)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    130,858 miles
    Test number
    960255467882

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass126,950 miles (+4,058)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    126,950 miles
    Test number
    404852016749
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass122,892 miles (+2,755)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    122,892 miles
    Test number
    592375254024
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  11. Pass120,137 miles (+8)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    120,137 miles
    Test number
    926873698792
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  12. Fail120,129 miles (+161)3 major3 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,129 miles
    Test number
    543978999102
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  13. Fail119,968 miles (+8,579)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,968 miles
    Test number
    633944760774
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal perished
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm. worn on outer edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brakes slightly binding
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  14. Pass111,389 miles (+9,311)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    111,389 miles
    Test number
    901772391957
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  15. Pass102,078 miles (+67)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    102,078 miles
    Test number
    261870370035
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust hangers perished

  16. Fail102,011 miles1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,011 miles
    Test number
    763870381450
    • FailureOffside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencers rubber hangers broken

  17. Fail102,011 miles (+11,944)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,011 miles
    Test number
    860697061951
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencers rubber hangers broken

  18. Pass90,067 miles (+30)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    90,067 miles
    Test number
    147384745454
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  19. Fail90,037 miles (+12,597)2 failures1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,037 miles
    Test number
    295632545072
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  20. Pass77,440 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    77,440 miles
    Test number
    168885024079
    • NoteOffside rear brake has slight resistance to rotation
    • NoteOffside rear tyre tread low and perished

  21. Fail77,440 miles (+6,792)2 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,440 miles
    Test number
    386175824068
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteOffside rear brake has slight resistance to rotation
    • NoteOffside rear tyre tread low and perished

  22. Pass70,648 miles (+6,122)1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    70,648 miles
    Test number
    159359923008
    • NoteRear silencer deteriorated

  23. Pass64,526 miles (+7,510)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    64,526 miles
    Test number
    599713922052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass57,016 miles (+10,301)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    57,016 miles
    Test number
    305963831051
    • NoteBaffles loose in exhaust rear section (OS) and outer casing breaking away.
    • NoteBoth front tyres 3mm.
    • NoteBoth rear tyres beginning to ripple on inner edges.
    • NoteNSF lower suspension arm rear bush starting to break away, allowing movement in arm.

  25. Pass46,715 miles (+8,706)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    46,715 miles
    Test number
    133905420043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass38,009 miles (+3,157)1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    38,009 miles
    Test number
    380561339079
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre

  27. Pass34,852 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    34,852 miles
    Test number
    143785828068
    • 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)

  28. Fail34,852 miles (+2,650)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,852 miles
    Test number
    621925628054
    • Repaired at testFront 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)

  29. Pass32,202 miles (+3,259)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    32,202 miles
    Test number
    821917037002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass28,943 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    28,943 miles
    Test number
    263874486473

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB03 SZN

Does LB03 SZN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB03 SZN is valid until 28 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB03 SZN?
The MOT on LB03 SZN is valid until 28 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB03 SZN done?
LB03 SZN was recorded at 156,673 miles at its MOT on 26 Aug 2026, an average of 6,340 miles a year.
Has LB03 SZN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB03 SZN has failed 9 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on LB03 SZN 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 SZN find?
LB03 SZN passed its latest MOT on 26 Aug 2026 with 2 minor defects and 1 advisory: nearside front anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm,worn inner, cut sidewall 205/45/17.

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