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Black · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc

LB03 TZHMOT history

LB03 TZH is a black petrol MINI first used on 21 Jul 2003. Its MOT is valid until 27 Aug 2027 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 74,559 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 27 Aug 2027
Mileage
74,559 mi
At MOT on 29 Jul 2026
MOT tests
29
21 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,934 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB03 TZH
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
21 Jul 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB03 TZH was last recorded at 74,559 miles on 29 Jul 2026, 526 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
74,033 miles · 6 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
526 miles
Average per year
2,934 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 74,559 miles
  • 2025 – 74,033 miles
  • 2024 – 70,609 miles
  • 2023 – 67,589 miles
  • 2022 – 64,613 miles
  • 2021 – 61,977 miles
  • 2020 – 59,473 miles
  • 2019 – 55,041 miles
  • 2018 – 51,651 miles
  • 2017 – 47,871 miles
  • 2016 – 44,757 miles
  • 2015 – 40,830 miles
  • 2014 – 37,880 miles
  • 2013 – 35,825 miles
  • 2012 – 33,543 miles
  • 2011 – 31,143 miles
  • 2010 – 28,940 miles
  • 2009 – 26,695 miles
  • 2008 – 24,426 miles
  • 2007 – 19,828 miles
  • 2006 – 15,608 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass74,559 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

29 tests since 26 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass74,559 miles (+526)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    74,559 miles
    Test number
    964250537151
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass74,033 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    74,033 miles
    Test number
    124682850314
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail74,033 miles (+3,424)1 dangerous6 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,033 miles
    Test number
    498085527884
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass70,609 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    70,609 miles
    Test number
    962214823388
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  5. Fail70,609 miles (+3,020)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,609 miles
    Test number
    306897840986
    • 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))
    • MajorRear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  6. Pass67,589 miles (+2,976)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    67,589 miles
    Test number
    113906292711
    • MinorFront Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass64,613 miles (+2,636)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    64,613 miles
    Test number
    257126993167
    • AdvisoryFRONT REAR SUSPENSION RUSTED
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH REAR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass61,977 miles (+2,504)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    61,977 miles
    Test number
    634723699131
    • AdvisoryFRONT & REAR SUSPENSION RUSTED
    • AdvisoryFUEL TANK STRAPS RUSTED
    • AdvisoryREVERSE LIGHT NW

  9. Pass59,473 miles (+4,432)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    59,473 miles
    Test number
    798918814063
    • AdvisoryDrivers electric window N/W
    • AdvisoryFront suspension very rusted
    • AdvisoryFuel tank securing straps rusted
    • AdvisoryRear suspension very rusted
    • AdvisoryReverse light N/W

  10. Pass55,041 miles (+3,390)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    55,041 miles
    Test number
    768208912643
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront suspension very rusted
    • AdvisoryRear suspension very rusted

  11. Pass51,651 miles (+3,780)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    51,651 miles
    Test number
    865268196524
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass47,871 miles (+13)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    47,871 miles
    Test number
    692164023249
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Very badly corroded (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Very badly corroded (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Fail47,858 miles (+3,101)5 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,858 miles
    Test number
    182528459891
    • FailureCentral Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryBack box exhaust rubber is busted
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Very badly corroded (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Very badly corroded (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass44,757 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    44,757 miles
    Test number
    595649430603
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded both side (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inside (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisorySlightly binding on offside rear wheel

  15. Fail44,757 miles (+3,927)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,757 miles
    Test number
    317308910288
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded both side (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inside (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisorySlightly binding on offside rear wheel

  16. Pass40,830 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    40,830 miles
    Test number
    665067985109
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteFuel cap seal slightly deteriorated
    • NoteSlight binding on offside rear wheel

  17. Fail40,830 miles (+2,950)2 repaired1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,830 miles
    Test number
    889557885153
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteFuel cap seal slightly deteriorated
    • NoteSlight binding on offside rear wheel

  18. Pass37,880 miles (+2,055)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    37,880 miles
    Test number
    445691784125
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteRear exaust box corroded

  19. Pass35,825 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    35,825 miles
    Test number
    578633183196
    • 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)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteRear exhaust box corroded

  20. Fail35,824 miles (+2,281)2 failures2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,824 miles
    Test number
    786773283197
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • 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)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteRear exhaust box corroded

  21. Pass33,543 miles (+2,400)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    33,543 miles
    Test number
    576805082164
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  22. Pass31,143 miles (+2,203)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    31,143 miles
    Test number
    627511881160
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteN/s/r tyre worn on inner edge.

  23. Pass28,940 miles (+2,245)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    28,940 miles
    Test number
    351885570176
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteRear brake disc slightly pitted

  24. Pass26,695 miles (+2,269)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    26,695 miles
    Test number
    904578299153
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteSlifht damage to nearside rear tyre ( tear)

  25. Pass24,426 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    24,426 miles
    Test number
    322607788135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail24,426 miles (+4,598)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,426 miles
    Test number
    501127488129
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

  27. Pass19,828 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    19,828 miles
    Test number
    550020597199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail19,822 miles (+4,214)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,822 miles
    Test number
    431168787153
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  29. Pass15,608 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    15,608 miles
    Test number
    442507476119
    • AdvisoryBrake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Questions about LB03 TZH

Does LB03 TZH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB03 TZH is valid until 27 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB03 TZH?
The MOT on LB03 TZH is valid until 27 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 TZH done?
LB03 TZH was recorded at 74,559 miles at its MOT on 29 Jul 2026, an average of 2,934 miles a year.
Has LB03 TZH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB03 TZH has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on LB03 TZH 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 TZH find?
LB03 TZH passed its latest MOT on 29 Jul 2026 with 6 advisories: nearside front inner track rod end ball joint has slight play; nearside front suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; offside front inner track rod end ball joint has slight play, and 3 more.

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