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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.

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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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass99,077 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • 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))

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 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.

  1. 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))
  2. 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))
  3. 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))
  4. 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))
  5. 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))
  6. 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))
  7. 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))
  8. 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))
  9. 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))
  10. 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
  11. Pass52,733 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    52,733 miles
    Test number
    521889300491

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. 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)
  13. 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
  14. 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
  15. 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)
  16. 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)
  17. 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)
  18. Pass39,722 miles (+3,346)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    39,722 miles
    Test number
    559204711356

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. 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)
  20. Pass36,376 miles (+3,999)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    36,376 miles
    Test number
    992942910241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass32,377 miles (+3,809)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    32,377 miles
    Test number
    610795399168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass28,568 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    28,568 miles
    Test number
    502112878169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. 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)
  24. Pass25,813 miles (+3,275)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    25,813 miles
    Test number
    531183967175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass22,538 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2007
    Odometer
    22,538 miles
    Test number
    410135826149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. 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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