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Red · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc

LD03 FVTMOT history

LD03 FVT is a red petrol MINI first used on 20 Mar 2003. Its MOT expired on 6 Jun 2025 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 131,562 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Jun 2024.

LD03 FVT red MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a MINI Hatch, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 6 Jun 2025
Mileage
131,562 mi
At MOT on 3 Jun 2024
MOT tests
29
19 passed · 10 failed
Per year
6,581 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD03 FVT
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
20 Mar 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Jun 2025
Latest MOT test
3 Jun 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD03 FVT was last recorded at 131,562 miles on 3 Jun 2024, 2,186 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jun 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
129,376 miles · 7 Jun 2023
Between the last two tests
2,186 miles
Average per year
6,581 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 131,562 miles
  • 2023 – 129,376 miles
  • 2021 – 126,001 miles
  • 2020 – 124,123 miles
  • 2019 – 119,635 miles
  • 2018 – 114,348 miles
  • 2017 – 108,297 miles
  • 2016 – 94,825 miles
  • 2015 – 88,571 miles
  • 2014 – 78,300 miles
  • 2013 – 72,400 miles
  • 2012 – 63,290 miles
  • 2011 – 55,941 miles
  • 2010 – 44,862 miles
  • 2009 – 36,782 miles
  • 2008 – 26,127 miles
  • 2007 – 18,699 miles
  • 2006 – 11,621 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass131,562 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass131,562 miles (+2,186)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    131,562 miles
    Test number
    898927130926

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass129,376 miles (+3,375)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    129,376 miles
    Test number
    223094546221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass126,001 miles (+1,878)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    126,001 miles
    Test number
    485897697984
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Pass124,123 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    124,123 miles
    Test number
    287928655561
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Fail124,119 miles (+4,484)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,119 miles
    Test number
    981268804060
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass119,635 miles (+5,287)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    119,635 miles
    Test number
    681220744378
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • 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))
  7. Pass114,348 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    114,348 miles
    Test number
    679372222235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail114,348 miles (+6,051)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,348 miles
    Test number
    673095647249
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
  9. Pass108,297 miles (+1)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    108,297 miles
    Test number
    518569913506
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear exhaust box corroded and in poor condition
    • AdvisoryOil leak engine
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust rubber deteriorated but exhaust still secure
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryOil mess over bottom of engine
    • AdvisoryOil mess over steering
  10. Fail108,296 miles (+13,471)8 failures8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,296 miles
    Test number
    487072150215
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear exhaust box corroded and in poor condition
    • AdvisoryOil leak engine
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust rubber deteriorated but exhaust still secure
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryOil mess over bottom of engine
    • AdvisoryOil mess over steering
  11. Pass94,825 miles (+3)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    94,825 miles
    Test number
    152917973011
    • AdvisoryObligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view interior (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded
  12. Fail94,822 miles (+6,251)4 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,822 miles
    Test number
    100398954669
    • FailureHeadlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryObligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view interior (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded
  13. Pass88,571 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    88,571 miles
    Test number
    321212321096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail88,571 miles (+5,731)1 failure8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,571 miles
    Test number
    772647098028
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • 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 corroded (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
  15. Pass82,840 miles3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    82,840 miles
    Test number
    586520325040
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • NoteExhaust corroded
    • NoteNearside rear silencer mounting strap broken
  16. Fail82,840 miles (+4,540)2 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,840 miles
    Test number
    595399415039
    • FailureNearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • NoteExhaust corroded
    • NoteNearside rear silencer mounting strap broken
  17. Fail78,300 miles2 repaired8 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,300 miles
    Test number
    218623424020
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteFuel cap seal starting to perish
    • NoteNearside front outer A piller trim missing
    • NoteOffside front outer A piller trim missing
    • NoteOffside front tyre bald on inner edge
    • NoteOffside front window not working
    • NotePlastic sill covers fitted
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  18. Pass78,300 miles (+5,900)8 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    78,300 miles
    Test number
    936773724071
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteFuel cap seal starting to perish
    • NoteNearside front outer A piller trim missing
    • NoteOffside front outer A piller trim missing
    • NoteOffside front tyre bald on inner edge
    • NoteOffside front window not working
    • NotePlastic sill covers fitted
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  19. Pass72,400 miles (+9,110)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    72,400 miles
    Test number
    386924323088
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  20. Pass63,290 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    63,290 miles
    Test number
    955712582024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail63,290 miles (+7,349)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,290 miles
    Test number
    759292382003
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
  22. Pass55,941 miles (+73)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    55,941 miles
    Test number
    446517791082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail55,868 miles (+11,006)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,868 miles
    Test number
    529745291095
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  24. Pass44,862 miles (+8,080)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2011
    Odometer
    44,862 miles
    Test number
    781232430145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass36,782 miles (+63)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    36,782 miles
    Test number
    732049779071
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  26. Fail36,719 miles (+10,592)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,719 miles
    Test number
    100487379447
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  27. Pass26,127 miles (+7,428)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    26,127 miles
    Test number
    172204478018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass18,699 miles (+7,078)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    18,699 miles
    Test number
    354577767049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass11,621 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    11,621 miles
    Test number
    672722576091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD03 FVT

Does LD03 FVT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD03 FVT expired on 6 Jun 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD03 FVT?
The MOT on LD03 FVT expired on 6 Jun 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD03 FVT done?
LD03 FVT was recorded at 131,562 miles at its MOT on 3 Jun 2024, an average of 6,581 miles a year.
Has LD03 FVT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD03 FVT has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Oct 2020.
Has the mileage on LD03 FVT 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 FVT find?
LD03 FVT passed its latest MOT on 3 Jun 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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