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Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc

LB03 VWYMOT history

LB03 VWY is a blue petrol MINI first used on 24 Jul 2003. Its MOT is valid until 3 Sept 2027 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 68,962 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 3 Sept 2027
Mileage
68,962 mi
At MOT on 4 Sept 2026
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,443 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB03 VWY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
24 Jul 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB03 VWY was last recorded at 68,962 miles on 4 Sept 2026, 247 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
68,715 miles · 30 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
247 miles
Average per year
2,443 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 68,962 miles
  • 2025 – 68,715 miles
  • 2024 – 67,533 miles
  • 2023 – 66,210 miles
  • 2022 – 64,072 miles
  • 2021 – 62,275 miles
  • 2020 – 61,474 miles
  • 2019 – 60,469 miles
  • 2018 – 57,330 miles
  • 2017 – 55,509 miles
  • 2013 – 55,089 miles
  • 2012 – 51,973 miles
  • 2011 – 47,755 miles
  • 2010 – 40,271 miles
  • 2009 – 34,060 miles
  • 2008 – 28,848 miles
  • 2007 – 22,998 miles
  • 2006 – 19,720 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass68,962 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2x front brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust rear box bracket insecure

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.

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

25 tests since 10 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass68,962 miles (+247)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    68,962 miles
    Test number
    492691637876
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2x front brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust rear box bracket insecure

  2. Pass68,715 miles (+3)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    68,715 miles
    Test number
    902010123613
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Fail68,712 miles (+1,179)2 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,712 miles
    Test number
    534525567930
    • MajorHeadlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass67,533 miles11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    67,533 miles
    Test number
    151380698889
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH SIDES (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGES (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGES (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened AND CORRODED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin LOW (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail67,533 miles (+1,323)1 major11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,533 miles
    Test number
    860513841914
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH SIDES (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGES (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGES (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened AND CORRODED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin LOW (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass66,210 miles (+2,138)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    66,210 miles
    Test number
    402617890601
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs are pitted and rusted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass64,072 miles (+1,797)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    64,072 miles
    Test number
    825847221421
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake pipe slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass62,275 miles (+801)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    62,275 miles
    Test number
    298035191484
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass61,474 miles (+1,005)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    61,474 miles
    Test number
    649850120742
    • AdvisoryCentral brake pipes slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake pipe slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass60,469 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    60,469 miles
    Test number
    462446606349
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Fail60,468 miles (+3,138)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,468 miles
    Test number
    750582256664
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass57,330 miles (+1,821)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    57,330 miles
    Test number
    189098398610
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass55,509 miles (+420)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    55,509 miles
    Test number
    797170162617
    • AdvisoryAdvise front and rear b/discs rusted and pitted

  14. Pass55,089 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    55,089 miles
    Test number
    777825663379
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Fail55,089 miles (+3,116)3 failures1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,089 miles
    Test number
    155261863340
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass51,973 miles (+4,218)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    51,973 miles
    Test number
    435087612217
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  17. Pass47,755 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    47,755 miles
    Test number
    316528501254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail47,754 miles (+7,483)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,754 miles
    Test number
    526387201240
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteOffside rear disc rusty

  19. Pass40,271 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    40,271 miles
    Test number
    951546790176
    • NoteRear discs corroded
    • NoteRear exhaust corroded

  20. Fail40,270 miles (+6,210)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,270 miles
    Test number
    460686890166
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • NoteRear discs corroded
    • NoteRear exhaust corroded

  21. Pass34,060 miles (+5,212)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    34,060 miles
    Test number
    203213409282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass28,848 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    28,848 miles
    Test number
    922614618281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail28,848 miles (+5,850)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,848 miles
    Test number
    931895908251
    • FailureBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

  24. Pass22,998 miles (+3,278)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    22,998 miles
    Test number
    111869097105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass19,720 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    19,720 miles
    Test number
    603951896142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB03 VWY

Does LB03 VWY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB03 VWY is valid until 3 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB03 VWY?
The MOT on LB03 VWY is valid until 3 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB03 VWY done?
LB03 VWY was recorded at 68,962 miles at its MOT on 4 Sept 2026, an average of 2,443 miles a year.
Has LB03 VWY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB03 VWY has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on LB03 VWY 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 VWY find?
LB03 VWY passed its latest MOT on 4 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: nearside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2x front brake pipes, and 2 more.

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