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Silver · Diesel · 2003 · 1,364 cc

LB03 TZEMOT history

LB03 TZE is a silver diesel MINI first used on 2 Jul 2003. Its MOT is valid until 19 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 31 MOT tests, with 126,577 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 19 Nov 2026
Mileage
126,577 mi
At MOT on 12 Nov 2025
MOT tests
31
20 passed · 11 failed
Per year
6,025 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB03 TZE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,364 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
2 Jul 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
12 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB03 TZE was last recorded at 126,577 miles on 12 Nov 2025, 28 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
126,549 miles · 29 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
28 miles
Average per year
6,025 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 126,577 miles
  • 2024 – 124,748 miles
  • 2023 – 121,183 miles
  • 2022 – 118,686 miles
  • 2021 – 115,240 miles
  • 2020 – 109,854 miles
  • 2019 – 105,512 miles
  • 2018 – 96,366 miles
  • 2017 – 84,592 miles
  • 2016 – 80,395 miles
  • 2015 – 73,852 miles
  • 2014 – 65,903 miles
  • 2013 – 57,383 miles
  • 2012 – 47,056 miles
  • 2011 – 38,939 miles
  • 2010 – 31,214 miles
  • 2009 – 24,526 miles
  • 2008 – 16,317 miles
  • 2007 – 12,872 miles
  • 2006 – 9,978 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass126,577 miles
  • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryHeadlamps give slightly unclear dipped beam patternsRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryN/s front fog lamp lens damagedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryO/s door mirror casing missingRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Loose centre brace vibrating

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Central Exhaust mounting defective mounting plate loose

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

31 tests since 6 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass126,577 miles (+28)1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    126,577 miles
    Test number
    126679054156
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamps give slightly unclear dipped beam patterns
    • AdvisoryN/s front fog lamp lens damaged
    • AdvisoryO/s door mirror casing missing

  2. Fail126,549 miles (+1,801)2 major1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,549 miles
    Test number
    571110509937
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamps give slightly unclear dipped beam patterns
    • AdvisoryN/s front fog lamp lens damaged
    • AdvisoryO/s door mirror casing missing

  3. Pass124,748 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    124,748 miles
    Test number
    821783155408
    • AdvisoryLoose centre brace vibrating

  4. Fail124,746 miles (+3,563)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,746 miles
    Test number
    977570671005
    • MajorDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone reae mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryLoose centre brace vibrating

  5. Pass121,183 miles (+2)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    121,183 miles
    Test number
    923401163469
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective mounting plate loose (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel and knock (2.3 (a) (i))

  6. Fail121,181 miles (+2,495)1 dangerous3 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,181 miles
    Test number
    293708676680
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorHeadlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all main beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective mounting plate loose (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel and knock (2.3 (a) (i))

  7. Pass118,686 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    118,686 miles
    Test number
    819421032493
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryKnock / play in steering / column

  8. Fail118,686 miles (+3,446)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,686 miles
    Test number
    548656391250
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryKnock / play in steering / column

  9. Pass115,240 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    115,240 miles
    Test number
    902793830126
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  10. Fail115,240 miles (+5,386)7 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,240 miles
    Test number
    736675760061
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  11. Pass109,854 miles (+4,342)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    109,854 miles
    Test number
    649766616182
    • AdvisoryFront and rear brake discs corroded
    • AdvisorySmall stone chip in window
    • AdvisoryVery slight play in upper steering UJ?

  12. Pass105,512 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    105,512 miles
    Test number
    280475459176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail105,512 miles (+9,146)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,512 miles
    Test number
    691207646665
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

  14. Pass96,366 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    96,366 miles
    Test number
    670440678341

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail96,361 miles (+11,769)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,361 miles
    Test number
    899609837863
    • 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 Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions inside/outside (5.2.3 (i))

  16. Pass84,592 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    84,592 miles
    Test number
    295012761634
    • AdvisorySteering has slight clonk

  17. Fail84,592 miles (+4,197)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,592 miles
    Test number
    413584449738
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisorySteering has slight clonk

  18. Pass80,395 miles (+6,543)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    80,395 miles
    Test number
    437712810784

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass73,852 miles (+7,949)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    73,852 miles
    Test number
    567579547948

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass65,903 miles (+8,520)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    65,903 miles
    Test number
    286283984190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass57,383 miles (+118)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    57,383 miles
    Test number
    377473763108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail57,265 miles (+10,209)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,265 miles
    Test number
    685157553113
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  23. Pass47,056 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    47,056 miles
    Test number
    108644582198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail47,056 miles (+8,117)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,056 miles
    Test number
    197024382192
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  25. Pass38,939 miles (+7,725)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    38,939 miles
    Test number
    578426561121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass31,214 miles (+191)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    31,214 miles
    Test number
    371520070115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail31,023 miles (+6,497)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,023 miles
    Test number
    841128450171
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  28. Pass24,526 miles (+8,209)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    24,526 miles
    Test number
    932850989137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass16,317 miles (+3,445)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    16,317 miles
    Test number
    630214288163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass12,872 miles (+2,894)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    12,872 miles
    Test number
    321175287190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass9,978 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    9,978 miles
    Test number
    273637286408

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB03 TZE

Does LB03 TZE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB03 TZE is valid until 19 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB03 TZE?
The MOT on LB03 TZE is valid until 19 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB03 TZE done?
LB03 TZE was recorded at 126,577 miles at its MOT on 12 Nov 2025, an average of 6,025 miles a year.
Has LB03 TZE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB03 TZE has failed 11 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on LB03 TZE 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 TZE find?
LB03 TZE passed its latest MOT on 12 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect and 10 advisories: central stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning; nearside front road wheel slightly distorted; nearside play in steering rack inner joint(s), and 8 more.

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