MG TF
Green · Petrol · 2003 · 1,796 cc
LB03 XAUMOT history
LB03 XAU is a green petrol MG TF first used on 22 Jul 2003. Its MOT is valid until 30 Sept 2027 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 42,007 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 30 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 42,007 mi
- At MOT on 29 Sept 2026
- MOT tests
- 29
- 21 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 1,415 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB03 XAU
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- MG
- Model
- TF
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,796 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 22 Jul 2003
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 30 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 29 Sept 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB03 XAU was last recorded at 42,007 miles on 29 Sept 2026, 3,825 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Oct 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 38,182 miles · 1 Oct 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 3,825 miles
- Average per year
- 1,415 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 42,007 miles
- 2025 – 38,182 miles
- 2024 – 35,795 miles
- 2023 – 35,522 miles
- 2022 – 34,982 miles
- 2021 – 34,200 miles
- 2020 – 33,731 miles
- 2019 – 33,043 miles
- 2018 – 32,368 miles
- 2017 – 31,776 miles
- 2016 – 30,977 miles
- 2015 – 29,828 miles
- 2014 – 28,553 miles
- 2013 – 27,301 miles
- 2012 – 25,816 miles
- 2011 – 23,480 miles
- 2010 – 21,779 miles
- 2009 – 19,708 miles
- 2008 – 17,792 miles
- 2007 – 15,649 miles
- 2006 – 13,412 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass42,007 miles
- AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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.
Parking brake efficiency below requirements
Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Full MOT history
29 tests since 17 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass42,007 miles (+3,825)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 42,007 miles
- Test number
- 532976519544
- AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass38,182 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 38,182 miles
- Test number
- 839349658416
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail38,177 miles (+2,382)2 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 38,177 miles
- Test number
- 405566102254
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass35,795 miles (+3)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 35,795 miles
- Test number
- 501555458763
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail35,792 miles (+270)5 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 35,792 miles
- Test number
- 922303325098
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Pass35,522 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 35,522 miles
- Test number
- 293468042608
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail35,520 miles (+538)1 major1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 35,520 miles
- Test number
- 413279993429
- MajorEmissions unable to be completed Unable to hold rpm for fast idle test ??? (8.2.1.2 (d))
- Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both Cleaned and blown though (3.5 (a))
Pass34,982 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 34,982 miles
- Test number
- 257911542527
- AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth And splitting (1.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail34,982 miles (+782)1 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 34,982 miles
- Test number
- 131108592644
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced Replaced bulb (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth And splitting (1.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass34,200 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 34,200 miles
- Test number
- 518347029115
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail34,199 miles (+468)4 dangerous4 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 34,199 miles
- Test number
- 317310413430
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
- MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Pass33,731 miles (+688)2 minor
- MOT expiry
- 2 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 33,731 miles
- Test number
- 131183828966
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Pass33,043 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 33,043 miles
- Test number
- 941943942652
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail33,043 miles (+675)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 33,043 miles
- Test number
- 307411527811
- Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
Pass32,368 miles (+592)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 32,368 miles
- Test number
- 281871985618
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass31,776 miles (+799)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 31,776 miles
- Test number
- 946459224690
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass30,977 miles (+1,149)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 30,977 miles
- Test number
- 915684116124
- AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Pass29,828 miles (+1,275)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 29,828 miles
- Test number
- 996630715240
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass28,553 miles (+1,252)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 28,553 miles
- Test number
- 798671814247
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass27,301 miles (+1,485)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 2 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 27,301 miles
- Test number
- 149646503284
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass25,816 miles (+2,336)4 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 2 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 25,816 miles
- Test number
- 187086512286
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Fail23,480 miles1 repaired2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 23,480 miles
- Test number
- 745480411233
- Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteFront tyres deteriorated
Pass23,480 miles (+1,701)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 23,480 miles
- Test number
- 789480311229
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteFront tyres deteriorated
Pass21,779 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 21,779 miles
- Test number
- 592729600288
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail21,779 miles (+2,071)3 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 21,779 miles
- Test number
- 902889900201
- Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Pass19,708 miles (+1,916)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 19,708 miles
- Test number
- 281421099152
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass17,792 miles (+2,143)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 17,792 miles
- Test number
- 232280708246
- NoteBoth rear tyres worn down to 3mm
Pass15,649 miles (+2,237)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jul 2008
- Odometer
- 15,649 miles
- Test number
- 882005687194
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass13,412 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jul 2007
- Odometer
- 13,412 miles
- Test number
- 601638596152
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LB03 XAU
- Does LB03 XAU currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB03 XAU is valid until 30 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LB03 XAU?
- The MOT on LB03 XAU is valid until 30 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 XAU done?
- LB03 XAU was recorded at 42,007 miles at its MOT on 29 Sept 2026, an average of 1,415 miles a year.
- Has LB03 XAU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB03 XAU has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Oct 2025.
- Has the mileage on LB03 XAU 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 XAU find?
- LB03 XAU passed its latest MOT on 29 Sept 2026 with 2 advisories: front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output; rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.
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