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Grey · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc

LB03 VWTMOT history

LB03 VWT is a grey petrol MINI first used on 8 Jul 2003. Its MOT is valid until 12 Jan 2027 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 135,954 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 12 Jan 2027
Mileage
135,954 mi
At MOT on 10 Jan 2026
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,057 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB03 VWT
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 12 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB03 VWT was last recorded at 135,954 miles on 10 Jan 2026, 1,663 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
134,291 miles · 13 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
1,663 miles
Average per year
6,057 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 135,954 miles
  • 2025 – 134,291 miles
  • 2023 – 127,458 miles
  • 2022 – 127,389 miles
  • 2021 – 121,269 miles
  • 2020 – 117,666 miles
  • 2019 – 112,025 miles
  • 2018 – 107,736 miles
  • 2017 – 105,648 miles
  • 2016 – 101,641 miles
  • 2015 – 98,677 miles
  • 2014 – 95,131 miles
  • 2013 – 85,369 miles
  • 2012 – 76,123 miles
  • 2011 – 73,348 miles
  • 2010 – 58,033 miles
  • 2009 – 40,910 miles
  • 2008 – 24,658 miles
  • 2007 – 22,533 miles
  • 2006 – 17,612 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass135,954 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor4 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Engine covers fitted and/or under trays fitted, not allowing full inspection

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • T,p,m,s light on

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

26 tests since 28 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass135,954 miles (+1,663)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    135,954 miles
    Test number
    798943015363
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass134,291 miles (+4)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    134,291 miles
    Test number
    850563602652
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  3. Fail134,287 miles (+6,829)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,287 miles
    Test number
    813023886933
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass127,458 miles (+4)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    127,458 miles
    Test number
    598137079227
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryT,p,m,s light on

  5. Fail127,454 miles (+65)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,454 miles
    Test number
    586044752328
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryT,p,m,s light on

  6. Pass127,389 miles (+6,120)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    127,389 miles
    Test number
    801142523404
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  7. Pass121,269 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    121,269 miles
    Test number
    150557076848
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources number plate lamp missing (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipe corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear most bush worn but has no excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Fail121,269 miles (+3,603)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,269 miles
    Test number
    361387464239
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources number plate lamp missing (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipe corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear most bush worn but has no excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass117,666 miles (+5,641)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    117,666 miles
    Test number
    892441744623
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass112,025 miles (+2)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    112,025 miles
    Test number
    495385640723
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front To Rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Of Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer Wall Into Tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Fail112,023 miles (+4,287)1 dangerous2 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,023 miles
    Test number
    888139457735
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Of Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front To Rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Of Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer Wall Into Tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass107,736 miles (+9)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    107,736 miles
    Test number
    525508300059
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front too rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material too flex (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre nail x2
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted and/or under trays fitted, not allowing full inspection
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  13. Fail107,727 miles (+2,079)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,727 miles
    Test number
    639253516165
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front too rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material too flex (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre nail x2
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted and/or under trays fitted, not allowing full inspection
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  14. Pass105,648 miles (+4,007)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    105,648 miles
    Test number
    777672814465
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside dip beam reduced output
    • AdvisoryRear tyres both, wear on edge and cracking
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted and/or under trays fitted, not allowing full inspection
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  15. Pass101,641 miles (+19)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    101,641 miles
    Test number
    412415212743
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres worn out of shape and starting to split between tread
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front wishbones rear mounts (2.4.G.2)

  16. Fail101,622 miles (+2,945)2 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,622 miles
    Test number
    156149997133
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres worn out of shape and starting to split between tread
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front wishbones rear mounts (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass98,677 miles (+3,546)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    98,677 miles
    Test number
    345680985129
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Pass95,131 miles (+9,762)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    95,131 miles
    Test number
    499953874187
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Pass85,369 miles (+9,246)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    85,369 miles
    Test number
    109020273165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass76,123 miles (+2,775)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    76,123 miles
    Test number
    299897172466

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass73,348 miles (+15,315)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    73,348 miles
    Test number
    257715161494

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass58,033 miles (+17,123)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    58,033 miles
    Test number
    781314270159
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  23. Pass40,910 miles (+16,252)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    40,910 miles
    Test number
    362644179158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass24,658 miles (+2,125)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    24,658 miles
    Test number
    604633088112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass22,533 miles (+4,921)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    22,533 miles
    Test number
    620238637311

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass17,612 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    17,612 miles
    Test number
    663209576192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB03 VWT

Does LB03 VWT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB03 VWT is valid until 12 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB03 VWT?
The MOT on LB03 VWT is valid until 12 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB03 VWT done?
LB03 VWT was recorded at 135,954 miles at its MOT on 10 Jan 2026, an average of 6,057 miles a year.
Has LB03 VWT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB03 VWT has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on LB03 VWT 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 VWT find?
LB03 VWT passed its latest MOT on 10 Jan 2026 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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