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Black · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc

LD03 MBUMOT history

LD03 MBU is a black petrol MINI first used on 10 Jul 2003. Its MOT expired on 2 Sept 2024 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 118,640 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Aug 2023.

LD03 MBU black MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a MINI Hatch, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 2 Sept 2024
Mileage
118,640 mi
At MOT on 25 Aug 2023
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,371 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD03 MBU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
10 Jul 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Sept 2024
Latest MOT test
25 Aug 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD03 MBU was last recorded at 118,640 miles on 25 Aug 2023, 16 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Aug 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
118,624 miles · 23 Aug 2023
Between the last two tests
16 miles
Average per year
5,371 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 118,640 miles
  • 2022 – 114,287 miles
  • 2021 – 108,010 miles
  • 2020 – 106,359 miles
  • 2019 – 101,846 miles
  • 2018 – 98,674 miles
  • 2016 – 89,190 miles
  • 2015 – 81,231 miles
  • 2013 – 76,647 miles
  • 2012 – 71,905 miles
  • 2011 – 69,075 miles
  • 2010 – 62,275 miles
  • 2009 – 54,863 miles
  • 2008 – 46,544 miles
  • 2007 – 37,836 miles
  • 2006 – 26,584 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass118,640 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2006–2013

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2016

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2016

  • Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

24 tests since 5 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass118,640 miles (+16)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    118,640 miles
    Test number
    173807893622
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail118,624 miles (+4,337)8 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,624 miles
    Test number
    654518038626
    • MajorBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Rear of main (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass114,287 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    114,287 miles
    Test number
    629887669104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail114,285 miles (+6,275)3 dangerous4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,285 miles
    Test number
    250374282245
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded rear/front (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

  5. Pass108,010 miles (+1,651)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    108,010 miles
    Test number
    450169039054
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass106,359 miles (+282)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    106,359 miles
    Test number
    610420128004
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass106,077 miles (+4,231)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    106,077 miles
    Test number
    412488104613
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes corroded in places
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre slightly mis-shaped

  8. Pass101,846 miles2 minor
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    101,846 miles
    Test number
    698459549711
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  9. Fail101,846 miles (+3,172)1 dangerous2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,846 miles
    Test number
    617774403328
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  10. Pass98,674 miles (+9,484)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    98,674 miles
    Test number
    926062566095
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin Both rear (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  11. Pass89,190 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    89,190 miles
    Test number
    178109086640
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  12. Fail89,190 miles (+1)2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,190 miles
    Test number
    932324962345
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  13. Fail89,189 miles (+7,958)5 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,189 miles
    Test number
    701418783232
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  14. Pass81,231 miles (+4,584)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    81,231 miles
    Test number
    233647127920

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass76,647 miles (+4,742)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    76,647 miles
    Test number
    308723413454
    • 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)

  16. Pass71,905 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    71,905 miles
    Test number
    487874392107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail71,894 miles (+2,819)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,894 miles
    Test number
    395312792104
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

  18. Pass69,075 miles (+6,800)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    69,075 miles
    Test number
    747484591191
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass62,275 miles (+7,412)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    62,275 miles
    Test number
    440548060197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass54,863 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    54,863 miles
    Test number
    242658799105
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  21. Fail54,861 miles (+8,317)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,861 miles
    Test number
    263246499470
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  22. Pass46,544 miles (+8,708)1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    46,544 miles
    Test number
    633727498122
    • NoteRear exhaust silencer rusty

  23. Pass37,836 miles (+11,252)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    37,836 miles
    Test number
    510334387127
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass26,584 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    26,584 miles
    Test number
    190346386114
    • 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)

Questions about LD03 MBU

Does LD03 MBU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD03 MBU expired on 2 Sept 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD03 MBU?
The MOT on LD03 MBU expired on 2 Sept 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD03 MBU done?
LD03 MBU was recorded at 118,640 miles at its MOT on 25 Aug 2023, an average of 5,371 miles a year.
Has LD03 MBU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD03 MBU has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on LD03 MBU 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 MBU find?
LD03 MBU passed its latest MOT on 25 Aug 2023 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside front play in steering rack inner joint(s); oil leak, but not excessive.

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