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Black · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc

LD03 LHVMOT history

LD03 LHV is a black petrol MINI first used on 31 Mar 2003. Its MOT expired on 27 Dec 2022 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 126,756 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Dec 2021.

LD03 LHV black MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 27 Dec 2022
Mileage
126,756 mi
At MOT on 21 Dec 2021
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,238 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD03 LHV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
31 Mar 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Dec 2022
Latest MOT test
21 Dec 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD03 LHV was last recorded at 126,756 miles on 21 Dec 2021, 4,062 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Dec 2020.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 14 Oct 2015: 73,458 miles, lower than 97,144 miles on 14 Nov 2014.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
122,694 miles · 21 Dec 2020
Between the last two tests
4,062 miles
Average per year
6,238 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 126,756 miles
  • 2020 – 122,694 miles
  • 2019 – 120,016 miles
  • 2018 – 115,345 miles
  • 2017 – 110,376 miles
  • 2016 – 106,310 miles
  • 2015 – 73,458 miles
  • 2014 – 97,144 miles
  • 2013 – 90,925 miles
  • 2012 – 81,660 miles
  • 2011 – 70,123 miles
  • 2010 – 59,214 miles
  • 2009 – 58,816 miles
  • 2008 – 54,137 miles
  • 2007 – 48,355 miles
  • 2006 – 28,147 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass126,756 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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 Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2011–2015

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2011–2015

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2008–2011

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2008–2011

  • Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both sides

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

24 tests since 1 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass126,756 miles (+4,062)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    126,756 miles
    Test number
    240439915243
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass122,694 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    122,694 miles
    Test number
    443743509908
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Fail122,694 miles (+2,678)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,694 miles
    Test number
    486024395872
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Pass120,016 miles (+2)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    120,016 miles
    Test number
    699565076832
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Fail120,014 miles (+4,669)2 dangerous1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,014 miles
    Test number
    952729500566
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass115,345 miles (+4,969)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    115,345 miles
    Test number
    350958210304
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass110,376 miles (+4,066)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    110,376 miles
    Test number
    918659051673
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear brake pads wearing unevenly

  8. Pass106,310 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    106,310 miles
    Test number
    476510663178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail106,310 miles (+32,852)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,310 miles
    Test number
    511794319268
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  10. Pass73,458 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    73,458 miles
    Test number
    536806855581
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak between head and housing
    • AdvisoryFront and rear discs poor condition
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal perishing/cracking
    • AdvisoryOsr tyre has slight edge wear

  11. Fail73,458 miles (-23,686)2 repaired8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,458 miles
    Test number
    238628275195
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak between head and housing
    • AdvisoryFront and rear discs poor condition
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal perishing/cracking
    • AdvisoryOsr tyre has slight edge wear

  12. Pass97,144 miles (+7)4 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    97,144 miles
    Test number
    155308014320
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront and rear discs slight wear
    • NoteFuel cap seal deteriorating
    • NoteHeadlamp internal adjuster inoperative
    • NoteRear tyres perishing

  13. Fail97,137 miles (+6,212)6 failures4 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,137 miles
    Test number
    249964814317
    • FailureNearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront and rear discs slight wear
    • NoteFuel cap seal deteriorating
    • NoteHeadlamp internal adjuster inoperative
    • NoteRear tyres perishing

  14. Pass90,925 miles1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    90,925 miles
    Test number
    128947893287
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NotePitting and wear on front brake discs
    • NoteRear exhaust rubbers are deterioated
    • NoteWear on both rear brake discs

  15. Fail90,925 miles (+9,265)1 repaired1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,925 miles
    Test number
    998967693273
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NotePitting and wear on front brake discs
    • NoteRear exhaust rubbers are deterioated
    • NoteWear on both rear brake discs

  16. Pass81,660 miles (+11,537)1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    81,660 miles
    Test number
    989273312369
    • NoteExhaust rear box outer skin deteriorated

  17. Pass70,123 miles (+2)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    70,123 miles
    Test number
    496158401466
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  18. Fail70,121 miles (+10,907)2 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,121 miles
    Test number
    706327901317
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailurePower steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  19. Pass59,214 miles (+398)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    59,214 miles
    Test number
    973882510379
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteOffside wiper split on ends

  20. Pass58,816 miles (+4,679)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    58,816 miles
    Test number
    551855259380
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

  21. Pass54,137 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    54,137 miles
    Test number
    123191208333

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail54,133 miles (+5,778)1 failure4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,133 miles
    Test number
    530629898219
    • FailureRear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteCoolant expansion bottle cap missing

  23. Pass48,355 miles (+20,208)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    48,355 miles
    Test number
    831036237221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass28,147 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    28,147 miles
    Test number
    150240166449

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD03 LHV

Does LD03 LHV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD03 LHV expired on 27 Dec 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD03 LHV?
The MOT on LD03 LHV expired on 27 Dec 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD03 LHV done?
LD03 LHV was recorded at 126,756 miles at its MOT on 21 Dec 2021, an average of 6,238 miles a year.
Has LD03 LHV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD03 LHV has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Dec 2020.
Has the mileage on LD03 LHV ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 14 Oct 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LD03 LHV find?
LD03 LHV passed its latest MOT on 21 Dec 2021 with 7 advisories: front macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both sides; front play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides; front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, and 4 more.

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