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Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc

LB03 TFNMOT history

LB03 TFN is a silver petrol MINI first used on 21 Jul 2003. Its MOT expired on 19 Jun 2023 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 107,185 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Nov 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 19 Jun 2023
Mileage
107,185 mi
At MOT on 10 Nov 2023
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,441 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB03 TFN
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
21 Jul 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Jun 2023
Latest MOT test
10 Nov 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

LB03 TFN was last recorded at 107,185 miles on 10 Nov 2023, 11,804 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jun 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
95,381 miles · 20 Jun 2022
Between the last two tests
11,804 miles
Average per year
5,441 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 107,185 miles
  • 2022 – 95,381 miles
  • 2021 – 88,539 miles
  • 2019 – 67,021 miles
  • 2018 – 62,065 miles
  • 2017 – 50,563 miles
  • 2016 – 46,456 miles
  • 2015 – 36,014 miles
  • 2014 – 30,506 miles
  • 2013 – 28,091 miles
  • 2012 – 26,595 miles
  • 2011 – 25,251 miles
  • 2010 – 22,365 miles
  • 2009 – 20,735 miles
  • 2008 – 18,929 miles
  • 2007 – 18,356 miles
  • 2006 – 12,916 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail107,185 miles
  • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
  • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
  • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
  • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
  • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

23 tests since 14 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail107,185 miles (+11,804)6 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,185 miles
    Test number
    106987612985
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  2. Pass95,381 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    95,381 miles
    Test number
    566721011582

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail95,380 miles (+6,841)7 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,380 miles
    Test number
    828192208002
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  4. Pass88,539 miles (+21,518)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    88,539 miles
    Test number
    292357304678
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass67,021 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    67,021 miles
    Test number
    802765238322

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail67,021 miles (+4,956)6 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,021 miles
    Test number
    809533218140
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre(s) with different structures are fitted across the same axle (5.2.3 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer tyre cracking on side wall
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass62,065 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    62,065 miles
    Test number
    814073930728
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  8. Fail62,064 miles (+11,501)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,064 miles
    Test number
    236325581872
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  9. Pass50,563 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    50,563 miles
    Test number
    589290244058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail50,558 miles (+4,102)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,558 miles
    Test number
    235667877922
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  11. Pass46,456 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    46,456 miles
    Test number
    584909292280
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pads look to be wearing thin but they are not clearly visible during test (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin look to be wearing thin but are not clearly visible during test (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  12. Fail46,456 miles (+10,442)6 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,456 miles
    Test number
    303658973990
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no dip beam image (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced no dip beam image (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pads look to be wearing thin but they are not clearly visible during test (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin look to be wearing thin but are not clearly visible during test (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  13. Pass36,014 miles (+5,508)4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    36,014 miles
    Test number
    328761405242
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteBoth rear tyres starting to perish/crack
    • NoteRear exhaust mounts worn

  14. Pass30,506 miles (+2,415)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    30,506 miles
    Test number
    197795784148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass28,091 miles (+1,496)6 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    28,091 miles
    Test number
    497147793104
    • NoteAdvise both rear tyres wearing unevenly and perishing
    • NoteAdvise front and rear brake pads starting to wear low
    • NoteAdvise front wiper rubbers splitting
    • NoteAdvise fuel filler cap seal perishing
    • NoteAdvise power steering pump weeping
    • NoteAdvise rear exhaust box corroded

  16. Pass26,595 miles (+1,344)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    26,595 miles
    Test number
    766278782140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail25,251 miles2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,251 miles
    Test number
    115579291154
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteChild seat fitted to nearside rear not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  18. Pass25,251 miles (+2,886)1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    25,251 miles
    Test number
    305499691149
    • NoteChild seat fitted to nearside rear not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  19. Pass22,365 miles (+1,630)1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    22,365 miles
    Test number
    843287090142
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  20. Pass20,735 miles (+1,806)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    20,735 miles
    Test number
    231658599194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass18,929 miles (+573)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    18,929 miles
    Test number
    171983198137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass18,356 miles (+5,440)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    18,356 miles
    Test number
    813277587165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass12,916 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    12,916 miles
    Test number
    491055596101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB03 TFN

Does LB03 TFN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB03 TFN expired on 19 Jun 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB03 TFN?
The MOT on LB03 TFN expired on 19 Jun 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB03 TFN done?
LB03 TFN was recorded at 107,185 miles at its MOT on 10 Nov 2023, an average of 5,441 miles a year.
Has LB03 TFN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB03 TFN has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on LB03 TFN 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 TFN find?
LB03 TFN failed its latest MOT on 10 Nov 2023 with 6 major defects, 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an abs fault; engine mil inoperative or indicates a malfunction; exhaust lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits, and 7 more.

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