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Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc

LD03 DFVMOT history

LD03 DFV is a blue petrol MINI first used on 21 Mar 2003. Its MOT is valid until 3 Aug 2027 and it has passed 21 of 33 MOT tests, with 83,329 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Aug 2026.

LD03 DFV blue MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a MINI Hatch, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 3 Aug 2027
Mileage
83,329 mi
At MOT on 4 Aug 2026
MOT tests
33
21 passed · 12 failed
Per year
3,482 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD03 DFV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
21 Mar 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD03 DFV was last recorded at 83,329 miles on 4 Aug 2026, 25 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
83,304 miles · 14 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
25 miles
Average per year
3,482 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 83,329 miles
  • 2025 – 82,308 miles
  • 2024 – 79,759 miles
  • 2023 – 79,047 miles
  • 2022 – 76,983 miles
  • 2021 – 75,722 miles
  • 2020 – 72,419 miles
  • 2019 – 69,672 miles
  • 2018 – 67,132 miles
  • 2017 – 64,733 miles
  • 2016 – 63,079 miles
  • 2015 – 60,752 miles
  • 2014 – 57,735 miles
  • 2013 – 53,858 miles
  • 2012 – 50,281 miles
  • 2011 – 46,775 miles
  • 2010 – 42,351 miles
  • 2009 – 38,116 miles
  • 2008 – 29,376 miles
  • 2007 – 21,389 miles
  • 2006 – 12,834 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass83,329 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021

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.

  • Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • All brake pipes are showing signs of corrosion

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Rear exhaust silencer is badly corroded ans nearside mounting rubber is split

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Oil leak.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

33 tests since 6 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass83,329 miles (+25)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    83,329 miles
    Test number
    997665819059
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail83,304 miles (+996)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,304 miles
    Test number
    756703984117
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light Emits white light (4.5.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass82,308 miles (+2,549)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    82,308 miles
    Test number
    798492917804

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass79,759 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    79,759 miles
    Test number
    850690158622
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail79,759 miles (+712)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,759 miles
    Test number
    122613034330
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass79,047 miles (+2,064)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    79,047 miles
    Test number
    413328354236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass76,983 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    76,983 miles
    Test number
    444964729793
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive From engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail76,983 miles (+1,261)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,983 miles
    Test number
    911448491319
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive From engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass75,722 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    75,722 miles
    Test number
    858626199709
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear back box of exhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail75,722 miles (+3,303)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,722 miles
    Test number
    648858596113
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear back box of exhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass72,419 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    72,419 miles
    Test number
    165629199965
    • AdvisoryAll brake pipes are showing signs of corrosion
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer is badly corroded ans nearside mounting rubber is split

  12. Fail72,415 miles (+2,743)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,415 miles
    Test number
    942407483438
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll brake pipes are showing signs of corrosion
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive Coolant leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer is badly corroded ans nearside mounting rubber is split

  13. Pass69,672 miles (+2,540)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    69,672 miles
    Test number
    592836861716

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass67,132 miles (+2,399)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    67,132 miles
    Test number
    884071618427
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  15. Pass64,733 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    64,733 miles
    Test number
    224787385927
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak.

  16. Fail64,733 miles (+1,654)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,733 miles
    Test number
    772031090841
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak.

  17. Pass63,079 miles (+2,327)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    63,079 miles
    Test number
    644444686011
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak.

  18. Pass60,752 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    60,752 miles
    Test number
    518478715165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail60,750 miles (+3,015)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,750 miles
    Test number
    147064915193
    • FailureDriver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass57,735 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    57,735 miles
    Test number
    357639414134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail57,734 miles (+3,876)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,734 miles
    Test number
    747018514166
    • FailureNearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • NoteO/S Exhaust back box has signs of corrosion to outter skin

  22. Pass53,858 miles (+3,577)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    53,858 miles
    Test number
    276690523457

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass50,281 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    50,281 miles
    Test number
    687875512115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail50,281 miles (+3,506)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,281 miles
    Test number
    869035012138
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteRear silencer is detiorating

  25. Pass46,775 miles (+4,424)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    46,775 miles
    Test number
    107178351117
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  26. Pass42,351 miles (+4,235)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2011
    Odometer
    42,351 miles
    Test number
    250265040493
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  27. Pass38,116 miles (+30)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2010
    Odometer
    38,116 miles
    Test number
    203953039187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail38,086 miles (+8,710)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,086 miles
    Test number
    613572839178
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  29. Pass29,376 miles (+19)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2009
    Odometer
    29,376 miles
    Test number
    502781258121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail29,357 miles (+7,968)1 dangerous1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,357 miles
    Test number
    582120658177
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  31. Pass21,389 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2008
    Odometer
    21,389 miles
    Test number
    292472447124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Fail21,389 miles (+8,555)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,389 miles
    Test number
    483942247131
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  33. Pass12,834 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2007
    Odometer
    12,834 miles
    Test number
    840266826127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD03 DFV

Does LD03 DFV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD03 DFV is valid until 3 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD03 DFV?
The MOT on LD03 DFV is valid until 3 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD03 DFV done?
LD03 DFV was recorded at 83,329 miles at its MOT on 4 Aug 2026, an average of 3,482 miles a year.
Has LD03 DFV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD03 DFV has failed 12 of its 33 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on LD03 DFV 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 LD03 DFV find?
LD03 DFV passed its latest MOT on 4 Aug 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 2 more.

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