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Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc

LD03 FVVMOT history

LD03 FVV is a blue petrol MINI first used on 18 Mar 2003. Its MOT expired on 1 Jan 2025 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 94,687 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Jan 2024.

LD03 FVV blue MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a MINI Hatch, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 1 Jan 2025
Mileage
94,687 mi
At MOT on 2 Jan 2024
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,098 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD03 FVV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
18 Mar 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Jan 2025
Latest MOT test
2 Jan 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD03 FVV was last recorded at 94,687 miles on 2 Jan 2024, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Dec 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
94,686 miles · 13 Dec 2023
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
4,098 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 94,687 miles
  • 2023 – 94,686 miles
  • 2022 – 88,975 miles
  • 2021 – 85,566 miles
  • 2020 – 81,977 miles
  • 2019 – 79,711 miles
  • 2018 – 75,457 miles
  • 2017 – 73,020 miles
  • 2016 – 70,550 miles
  • 2015 – 68,431 miles
  • 2014 – 64,853 miles
  • 2013 – 60,784 miles
  • 2012 – 58,066 miles
  • 2011 – 54,442 miles
  • 2010 – 46,891 miles
  • 2008 – 41,985 miles
  • 2007 – 32,062 miles
  • 2006 – 21,668 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass94,687 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material verious

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Steering column top bearing slightly worn

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2011

  • Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn

    Major2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush

    Major2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

23 tests since 9 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass94,687 miles (+1)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    94,687 miles
    Test number
    641746734309
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail94,686 miles (+569)6 major12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,686 miles
    Test number
    968367757589
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail94,117 miles (+5,142)1 dangerous7 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,117 miles
    Test number
    570535953741
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass88,975 miles (+3,409)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    88,975 miles
    Test number
    359774959408
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  5. Pass85,566 miles (+3,589)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    85,566 miles
    Test number
    695310850647
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to underside of vehicle
    • AdvisoryFront Brake discs worn
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake binding
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  6. Pass81,977 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    81,977 miles
    Test number
    967650112234
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material verious (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced very dry underneath (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  7. Fail81,977 miles (+2,266)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,977 miles
    Test number
    653822410407
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material verious (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced very dry underneath (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  8. Pass79,711 miles (+4,254)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    79,711 miles
    Test number
    858837938157
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material verious (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust rubber hangers poor
    • AdvisorySmall chip in windscreen

  9. Pass75,457 miles (+2,437)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    75,457 miles
    Test number
    288210531552
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryExhaust hangers deteriorating
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisorySmall chip in windscreen

  10. Pass73,020 miles (+2,470)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    73,020 miles
    Test number
    221297428571
    • AdvisoryChip in windscreen
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  11. Pass70,550 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    70,550 miles
    Test number
    567730834690
    • AdvisoryNoisey steering

  12. Fail70,547 miles (+2,116)8 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,547 miles
    Test number
    720058089982
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Inner Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNoisey steering

  13. Pass68,431 miles (+3,578)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    68,431 miles
    Test number
    392250914346
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear on 1.6mm tread low inside edge

  14. Pass64,853 miles (+4,069)1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    64,853 miles
    Test number
    859871544232
    • NoteBoth rear tyres low inside edges

  15. Pass60,784 miles (+2,718)1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    60,784 miles
    Test number
    167833253222
    • NoteBoth rear tyres on 1.6mm tread

  16. Fail58,066 miles2 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,066 miles
    Test number
    208812962268
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear exhaust box corroded

  17. Pass58,066 miles (+3,624)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    58,066 miles
    Test number
    305582862456
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear exhaust box corroded

  18. Pass54,442 miles (+7,551)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    54,442 miles
    Test number
    689638881173
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres distorted

  19. Pass46,891 miles (+6)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    46,891 miles
    Test number
    293508500057
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres distorted

  20. Fail46,885 miles (+4,900)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,885 miles
    Test number
    380197600095
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres distorted

  21. Pass41,985 miles (+9,923)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    41,985 miles
    Test number
    190860848376
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres distorted

  22. Pass32,062 miles (+10,394)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    32,062 miles
    Test number
    323833617479

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass21,668 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    21,668 miles
    Test number
    401998966059
    • NoteAdvise stone chip in a/zone on 10mm

Questions about LD03 FVV

Does LD03 FVV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD03 FVV expired on 1 Jan 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD03 FVV?
The MOT on LD03 FVV expired on 1 Jan 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD03 FVV done?
LD03 FVV was recorded at 94,687 miles at its MOT on 2 Jan 2024, an average of 4,098 miles a year.
Has LD03 FVV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD03 FVV has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Dec 2023.
Has the mileage on LD03 FVV 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 FVV find?
LD03 FVV passed its latest MOT on 2 Jan 2024 with 10 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front road wheel slightly distorted; nearside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play, and 7 more.

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