
MINI Cooper S
Black · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc
LD03 LZXMOT history
LD03 LZX is a black petrol MINI Cooper S first used on 16 Apr 2003. Its MOT expired on 10 Jan 2024 and it has passed 16 of 26 MOT tests, with 99,077 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Jan 2023.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 10 Jan 2024
- Mileage
- 99,077 mi
- At MOT on 5 Jan 2023
- MOT tests
- 26
- 16 passed · 10 failed
- Per year
- 4,591 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LD03 LZX
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- MINI
- Model
- Cooper S
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,598 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 16 Apr 2003
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 10 Jan 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 5 Jan 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
LD03 LZX was last recorded at 99,077 miles on 5 Jan 2023, 8,044 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Jan 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 91,033 miles · 5 Jan 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 8,044 miles
- Average per year
- 4,591 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 99,077 miles
- 2022 – 91,033 miles
- 2021 – 80,842 miles
- 2019 – 68,053 miles
- 2018 – 59,060 miles
- 2017 – 55,419 miles
- 2016 – 52,733 miles
- 2015 – 48,750 miles
- 2014 – 43,917 miles
- 2013 – 39,864 miles
- 2011 – 39,722 miles
- 2010 – 36,376 miles
- 2009 – 32,377 miles
- 2008 – 28,568 miles
- 2007 – 25,813 miles
- 2006 – 22,538 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
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 Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2019
Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated
Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wearing on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Full MOT history
26 tests since 4 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass99,077 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 99,077 miles
- Test number
- 349826297222
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Fail99,077 miles (+8,044)1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 99,077 miles
- Test number
- 198278224472
- Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Pass91,033 miles1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 91,033 miles
- Test number
- 676772239612
- MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Fail91,033 miles (+10,191)1 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 91,033 miles
- Test number
- 844808944669
- MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass80,842 miles1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 80,842 miles
- Test number
- 858451135011
- MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Fail80,842 miles (+12,789)1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 80,842 miles
- Test number
- 975265640363
- Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Pass68,053 miles (+150)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 68,053 miles
- Test number
- 785884095480
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wearing on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail67,903 miles (+8,843)2 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 67,903 miles
- Test number
- 479670958182
- MajorNearside Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wearing on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass59,060 miles (+3,641)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 59,060 miles
- Test number
- 513139239552
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass55,419 miles (+2,686)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 55,419 miles
- Test number
- 680954623304
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak oil cooler
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre perished and cracked on tread
Pass52,733 miles (+3)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 52,733 miles
- Test number
- 521889300491
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail52,730 miles (+3,980)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 52,730 miles
- Test number
- 755206773527
- FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Pass48,750 miles (+41)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 48,750 miles
- Test number
- 329011595188
- AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
- NoteBrake pads warning lamp on
Fail48,709 miles (+4,792)11 failures1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 48,709 miles
- Test number
- 819493185109
- FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
- FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
- FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
- FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
- NoteBrake pads warning lamp on
Pass43,917 miles (+4,053)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 43,917 miles
- Test number
- 426438474121
- 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)
Pass39,864 miles (+142)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 39,864 miles
- Test number
- 335019173118
- AdvisoryFront Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Fail39,722 miles2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 39,722 miles
- Test number
- 297244811312
- Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Pass39,722 miles (+3,346)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 39,722 miles
- Test number
- 559204711356
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail36,376 miles2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 36,376 miles
- Test number
- 602982810219
- Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Pass36,376 miles (+3,999)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 36,376 miles
- Test number
- 992942910241
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass32,377 miles (+3,809)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 32,377 miles
- Test number
- 610795399168
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass28,568 miles
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 28,568 miles
- Test number
- 502112878169
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail28,568 miles (+2,755)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 28,568 miles
- Test number
- 273872778461
- FailureNearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
Pass25,813 miles (+3,275)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jun 2008
- Odometer
- 25,813 miles
- Test number
- 531183967175
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass22,538 miles (+6)
- MOT expiry
- 4 May 2007
- Odometer
- 22,538 miles
- Test number
- 410135826149
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail22,532 miles2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 22,532 miles
- Test number
- 253724026100
- FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Questions about LD03 LZX
- Does LD03 LZX currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LD03 LZX expired on 10 Jan 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LD03 LZX?
- The MOT on LD03 LZX expired on 10 Jan 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LD03 LZX done?
- LD03 LZX was recorded at 99,077 miles at its MOT on 5 Jan 2023, an average of 4,591 miles a year.
- Has LD03 LZX ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LD03 LZX has failed 10 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jan 2023.
- Has the mileage on LD03 LZX 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 LZX find?
- LD03 LZX passed its latest MOT on 5 Jan 2023 with 2 advisories: nearside track rod end ball joint has slight play; rear exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases.
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