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Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc

LD03 DFZMOT history

LD03 DFZ is a blue petrol MINI first used on 10 May 2003. Its MOT expired on 19 Dec 2024 and it has passed 20 of 30 MOT tests, with 101,259 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Dec 2023.

LD03 DFZ blue MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a MINI Hatch, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 19 Dec 2024
Mileage
101,259 mi
At MOT on 20 Dec 2023
MOT tests
30
20 passed · 10 failed
Per year
4,985 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD03 DFZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
10 May 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Dec 2024
Latest MOT test
20 Dec 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD03 DFZ was last recorded at 101,259 miles on 20 Dec 2023, 6,981 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Dec 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
94,278 miles · 17 Dec 2022
Between the last two tests
6,981 miles
Average per year
4,985 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 101,259 miles
  • 2022 – 94,278 miles
  • 2021 – 88,542 miles
  • 2020 – 85,212 miles
  • 2019 – 82,751 miles
  • 2018 – 80,420 miles
  • 2017 – 79,609 miles
  • 2016 – 77,582 miles
  • 2015 – 76,441 miles
  • 2014 – 74,998 miles
  • 2013 – 73,531 miles
  • 2012 – 70,556 miles
  • 2011 – 59,964 miles
  • 2010 – 49,323 miles
  • 2009 – 40,064 miles
  • 2008 – 32,702 miles
  • 2007 – 25,647 miles
  • 2006 – 13,935 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass101,259 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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 Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Both front lower suspension arms, inner rear bushes worn.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • N/s/r light lens poor

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2020

Full MOT history

30 tests since 13 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass101,259 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    101,259 miles
    Test number
    871652507456
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
  2. Fail101,259 miles (+6,981)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,259 miles
    Test number
    668755919925
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
  3. Pass94,278 miles (+1)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    94,278 miles
    Test number
    311950911402
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryBoth front lower suspension arms, inner rear bushes worn.
    • AdvisoryN/s/r light lens poor
  4. Fail94,277 miles (+5,735)2 dangerous4 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,277 miles
    Test number
    109217192628
    • DangerousExhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryBoth front lower suspension arms, inner rear bushes worn.
    • AdvisoryEmissions not tested
    • AdvisoryN/s/r light lens poor
    • AdvisoryN/s/r tyre starting to go out of shape
  5. Pass88,542 miles (+3,330)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    88,542 miles
    Test number
    933354792586
    • AdvisoryBoth front suspension lower wishbones, inner rear bushes splitting
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres starting to go out of shape
  6. Pass85,212 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    85,212 miles
    Test number
    526981095205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail85,212 miles (+2,461)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,212 miles
    Test number
    244876390762
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil below min
  8. Pass82,751 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    82,751 miles
    Test number
    638560744726
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  9. Fail82,751 miles (+2,331)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,751 miles
    Test number
    974623653265
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  10. Pass80,420 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    80,420 miles
    Test number
    740212651853

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail80,419 miles (+810)1 dangerous5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,419 miles
    Test number
    993671978663
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  12. Pass79,609 miles (+793)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    79,609 miles
    Test number
    400361811109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass78,816 miles (+1,234)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    78,816 miles
    Test number
    302774389649
    • AdvisoryO/s/f and o/s/r metal brake pipe corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear brake pads low
  14. Pass77,582 miles (+1,141)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    77,582 miles
    Test number
    549155380659
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  15. Pass76,441 miles (+1,443)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    76,441 miles
    Test number
    899490885167
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak
  16. Pass74,998 miles (+1,467)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    74,998 miles
    Test number
    217242364128
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteOffside front tyre deteriorating
    • NoteOil leak
  17. Pass73,531 miles (+2,975)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    73,531 miles
    Test number
    539429273172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass70,556 miles (+10,592)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    70,556 miles
    Test number
    137245482244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass59,964 miles (+10,641)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    59,964 miles
    Test number
    325384781403

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass49,323 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    49,323 miles
    Test number
    202775180219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail49,323 miles (+9,259)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,323 miles
    Test number
    310044780443
    • FailureFront position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureSide repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  22. Pass40,064 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    40,064 miles
    Test number
    660286689258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail40,064 miles (+32)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,064 miles
    Test number
    833256689260
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
  24. Fail40,032 miles (+7,330)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,032 miles
    Test number
    363633789299
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  25. Pass32,702 miles (+22)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    32,702 miles
    Test number
    274086558256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail32,680 miles (+7,033)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,680 miles
    Test number
    472493058293
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  27. Pass25,647 miles (+204)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    25,647 miles
    Test number
    310344957475

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail25,443 miles (+11,508)8 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,443 miles
    Test number
    184846547223
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureNearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  29. Pass13,935 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    13,935 miles
    Test number
    670077946277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass13,927 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    13,927 miles
    Test number
    124544366171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD03 DFZ

Does LD03 DFZ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD03 DFZ expired on 19 Dec 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD03 DFZ?
The MOT on LD03 DFZ expired on 19 Dec 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD03 DFZ done?
LD03 DFZ was recorded at 101,259 miles at its MOT on 20 Dec 2023, an average of 4,985 miles a year.
Has LD03 DFZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD03 DFZ has failed 10 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Dec 2023.
Has the mileage on LD03 DFZ 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 DFZ find?
LD03 DFZ passed its latest MOT on 20 Dec 2023 with 1 minor defect: nearside rear position lamp light intensity obviously reduced.

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