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Black · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc

LD03 OFSMOT history

LD03 OFS is a black petrol MINI first used on 26 Mar 2003. Its MOT expired on 4 Sept 2025 and it has passed 18 of 28 MOT tests, with 89,581 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Aug 2025.

LD03 OFS black MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a MINI Hatch, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 4 Sept 2025
Mileage
89,581 mi
At MOT on 31 Aug 2025
MOT tests
28
18 passed · 10 failed
Per year
4,094 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD03 OFS
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
26 Mar 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Sept 2025
Latest MOT test
31 Aug 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

LD03 OFS was last recorded at 89,581 miles on 31 Aug 2025, 99 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
89,482 miles · 2 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
99 miles
Average per year
4,094 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 89,581 miles
  • 2024 – 89,482 miles
  • 2023 – 84,053 miles
  • 2022 – 79,895 miles
  • 2021 – 71,249 miles
  • 2020 – 68,946 miles
  • 2019 – 62,579 miles
  • 2018 – 56,718 miles
  • 2017 – 50,210 miles
  • 2015 – 41,906 miles
  • 2014 – 37,282 miles
  • 2013 – 32,848 miles
  • 2012 – 27,626 miles
  • 2011 – 24,040 miles
  • 2010 – 19,457 miles
  • 2009 – 15,774 miles
  • 2008 – 14,632 miles
  • 2007 – 13,544 miles
  • 2006 – 11,727 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail89,581 miles
  • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
  • 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 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction
  • AdvisoryFuel cap rubber seal deteriorated
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Damage to bumper
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryReversing lamp inoperative

What MOT failures 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 disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Front Coolant leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

28 tests since 25 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail89,581 miles (+99)5 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,581 miles
    Test number
    962610400709
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • 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 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction
    • AdvisoryFuel cap rubber seal deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Damage to bumper
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryReversing lamp inoperative

  2. Pass89,482 miles (+5,429)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    89,482 miles
    Test number
    568820897308
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass84,053 miles (+4,158)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    84,053 miles
    Test number
    264100457874
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Pass79,895 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    79,895 miles
    Test number
    738679898294
    • AdvisoryFront Coolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • 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 Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Fail79,895 miles (+8,646)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,895 miles
    Test number
    960535153944
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Coolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • 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 Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass71,249 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    71,249 miles
    Test number
    327303826204
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn and perished.

  7. Fail71,249 miles (+2,303)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,249 miles
    Test number
    919404852392
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn and perished.

  8. Pass68,946 miles (+6,367)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    68,946 miles
    Test number
    451768936014
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wing mirror missing back plate.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass62,579 miles (+5,861)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    62,579 miles
    Test number
    362961146688
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass56,718 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    56,718 miles
    Test number
    308833459485
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage slight leak return to pump (2.3.3b)

  11. Fail56,718 miles (+6,508)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,718 miles
    Test number
    412607072193
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage slight leak return to pump (2.3.3b)

  12. Pass50,210 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    50,210 miles
    Test number
    716295813204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail50,210 miles (+8,304)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,210 miles
    Test number
    399306499536
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

  14. Pass41,906 miles (+4,624)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    41,906 miles
    Test number
    690744172215
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryBoth front compliance bushes have slight play
    • AdvisoryExhaust back box outer shell detrioratred
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre has slight outer wall damage

  15. Pass37,282 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    37,282 miles
    Test number
    298418334280
    • NoteBoth front compliance bushes have slight play
    • NoteExhaust back box outer shell deteriorating

  16. Fail37,282 miles (+4,434)1 dangerous1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,282 miles
    Test number
    537368934240
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteBoth front compliance bushes have slight play
    • NoteExhaust back box outer shell deteriorating

  17. Pass32,848 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    32,848 miles
    Test number
    735832943228
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  18. Fail32,848 miles (+5,222)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,848 miles
    Test number
    909491543231
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  19. Pass27,626 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    27,626 miles
    Test number
    685123242209
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

  20. Fail27,626 miles (+3,586)1 failure1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,626 miles
    Test number
    187752242206
    • FailureRear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

  21. Pass24,040 miles (+4,583)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    24,040 miles
    Test number
    258019931293
    • NoteAdvise rear number plate

  22. Pass19,457 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    19,457 miles
    Test number
    174672110243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail19,457 miles (+3,683)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,457 miles
    Test number
    363891110200
    • FailureRear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  24. Fail15,774 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,774 miles
    Test number
    181812399149
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  25. Pass15,774 miles (+1,142)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    15,774 miles
    Test number
    944652499138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass14,632 miles (+1,088)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    14,632 miles
    Test number
    412376998164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass13,544 miles (+1,817)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    13,544 miles
    Test number
    152558347235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass11,727 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    11,727 miles
    Test number
    981987836249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD03 OFS

Does LD03 OFS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD03 OFS expired on 4 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD03 OFS?
The MOT on LD03 OFS expired on 4 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD03 OFS done?
LD03 OFS was recorded at 89,581 miles at its MOT on 31 Aug 2025, an average of 4,094 miles a year.
Has LD03 OFS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD03 OFS has failed 10 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on LD03 OFS 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 OFS find?
LD03 OFS failed its latest MOT on 31 Aug 2025 with 5 major defects and 9 advisories: nearside headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect; nearside rear shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak; offside front inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt, and 11 more.

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