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Black · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc

LB03 VNCMOT history

LB03 VNC is a black petrol MINI first used on 25 Jul 2003. Its MOT expired on 10 Jun 2025 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 101,962 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jun 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 10 Jun 2025
Mileage
101,962 mi
At MOT on 6 Jun 2024
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,750 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB03 VNC
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
25 Jul 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Jun 2025
Latest MOT test
6 Jun 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB03 VNC was last recorded at 101,962 miles on 6 Jun 2024, 9,448 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 May 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
92,514 miles · 13 May 2023
Between the last two tests
9,448 miles
Average per year
5,750 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 101,962 miles
  • 2023 – 92,514 miles
  • 2022 – 84,151 miles
  • 2021 – 75,791 miles
  • 2020 – 66,703 miles
  • 2019 – 60,318 miles
  • 2018 – 52,013 miles
  • 2017 – 43,911 miles
  • 2016 – 37,512 miles
  • 2015 – 29,649 miles
  • 2014 – 23,900 miles
  • 2013 – 17,022 miles
  • 2012 – 13,546 miles
  • 2011 – 10,101 miles
  • 2010 – 7,310 miles
  • 2009 – 6,245 miles
  • 2008 – 5,856 miles
  • 2007 – 4,556 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass101,962 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
  • AdvisoryReverse lamp not working

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 pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Power steering pump has slight seepage

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin appear to be

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

25 tests since 29 Jun 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass101,962 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    101,962 miles
    Test number
    377204633665
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryReverse lamp not working

  2. Fail101,962 miles (+9,448)1 repaired1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,962 miles
    Test number
    220889871111
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryReverse lamp not working

  3. Pass92,514 miles (+8,363)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    92,514 miles
    Test number
    227802129506

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass84,151 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    84,151 miles
    Test number
    946078162441

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail84,151 miles (+8,360)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,151 miles
    Test number
    338063338467
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass75,791 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    75,791 miles
    Test number
    841045695635
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Fail75,790 miles (+9,087)5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,790 miles
    Test number
    921233046545
    • MajorHeadlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat Covered with black tape (4.1.5 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass66,703 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    66,703 miles
    Test number
    718371212776
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (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))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap rubber perrishing

  9. Fail66,703 miles (+6,385)4 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,703 miles
    Test number
    345974046147
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (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))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap rubber perrishing

  10. Pass60,318 miles (+8,305)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    60,318 miles
    Test number
    546766868646
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal perished
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust section corroding

  11. Pass52,013 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    52,013 miles
    Test number
    294104184089
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin appear to be (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive advise clean down (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Fail52,012 miles (+8,101)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,012 miles
    Test number
    537322948586
    • MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin appear to be (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive advise clean down (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Pass43,911 miles (+6,399)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    43,911 miles
    Test number
    305064547501
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  14. Pass37,512 miles (+7,863)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    37,512 miles
    Test number
    295958608093
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid very dirty
    • AdvisoryFront wiper rubbers split
    • AdvisoryNS headlamp lens damaged - not affecting beam pattern.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOSF tyre worn on outer sidewall
    • AdvisoryOSR tyre feathered on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  15. Pass29,649 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    29,649 miles
    Test number
    628073749208
    • AdvisorySlight drag on o/s/r brake

  16. Fail29,649 miles (+5,749)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,649 miles
    Test number
    519561389546
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisorySlight drag on o/s/r brake

  17. Pass23,900 miles (+6,878)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    23,900 miles
    Test number
    225356254275
    • 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 component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear exhaust back box deteriorated and corroded

  18. Pass17,022 miles (+3,476)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    17,022 miles
    Test number
    776760063253
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  19. Fail13,546 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    13,546 miles
    Test number
    129661472211
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  20. Pass13,546 miles (+3,445)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    13,546 miles
    Test number
    298701172261
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  21. Pass10,101 miles (+2,791)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    10,101 miles
    Test number
    308806571215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass7,310 miles (+1,065)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    7,310 miles
    Test number
    301717270404
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteRear wiper split
    • NoteWasher jets work the wrong way round

  23. Pass6,245 miles (+389)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    6,245 miles
    Test number
    302218949374

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass5,856 miles (+1,300)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    5,856 miles
    Test number
    764915948283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass4,556 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    4,556 miles
    Test number
    882420187127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB03 VNC

Does LB03 VNC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB03 VNC expired on 10 Jun 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB03 VNC?
The MOT on LB03 VNC expired on 10 Jun 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB03 VNC done?
LB03 VNC was recorded at 101,962 miles at its MOT on 6 Jun 2024, an average of 5,750 miles a year.
Has LB03 VNC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB03 VNC has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jun 2024.
Has the mileage on LB03 VNC 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 VNC find?
LB03 VNC passed its latest MOT on 6 Jun 2024 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: offside headlamp lens slightly defective; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 4 more.

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