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Green · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc

LD03 SPUMOT history

LD03 SPU is a green petrol MINI first used on 6 May 2003. Its MOT is valid until 15 Dec 2026 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 102,939 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Dec 2025.

LD03 SPU green MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a MINI Hatch, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 15 Dec 2026
Mileage
102,939 mi
At MOT on 8 Dec 2025
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,396 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD03 SPU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
6 May 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
8 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD03 SPU was last recorded at 102,939 miles on 8 Dec 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
102,939 miles · 4 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
4,396 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 102,939 miles
  • 2024 – 99,350 miles
  • 2023 – 97,927 miles
  • 2022 – 94,130 miles
  • 2021 – 92,732 miles
  • 2019 – 92,086 miles
  • 2018 – 91,914 miles
  • 2017 – 86,023 miles
  • 2016 – 79,138 miles
  • 2015 – 73,307 miles
  • 2014 – 67,963 miles
  • 2013 – 60,396 miles
  • 2012 – 44,415 miles
  • 2011 – 35,894 miles
  • 2010 – 33,634 miles
  • 2009 – 29,347 miles
  • 2008 – 25,703 miles
  • 2007 – 21,457 miles
  • 2006 – 17,265 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass102,939 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Rear Exhaust mounting defective

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

27 tests since 12 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass102,939 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    102,939 miles
    Test number
    112458883741

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail102,939 miles (+3,589)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,939 miles
    Test number
    561507326498
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect needs polishing (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect needs polishing (4.1.2 (c))
  3. Pass99,350 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    99,350 miles
    Test number
    747404101730

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail99,349 miles (+41)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,349 miles
    Test number
    370008466734
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  5. Fail99,308 miles (+1,381)2 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,308 miles
    Test number
    786396110612
    • MajorMacpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn Both front upper strut tops- rubber ripped away from the bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
  6. Pass97,927 miles (+3,797)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    97,927 miles
    Test number
    287511519584
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  7. Pass94,130 miles (+1,398)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    94,130 miles
    Test number
    557666447376
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  8. Pass92,732 miles (+646)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    92,732 miles
    Test number
    917932397323
    • 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))
  9. Pass92,086 miles (+5)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    92,086 miles
    Test number
    944838383499
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
  10. Fail92,081 miles (+167)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,081 miles
    Test number
    984888297616
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))
    • MajorDipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (4.1.3 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
  11. Pass91,914 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    91,914 miles
    Test number
    729530734033
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  12. Fail91,914 miles (+5,891)1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,914 miles
    Test number
    220484491080
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  13. Pass86,023 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    86,023 miles
    Test number
    670705414637
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres worn on inner edges worn close to limit
  14. Fail86,022 miles (+6,884)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,022 miles
    Test number
    310643033382
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working cover missing (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres worn on inner edges worn close to limit
  15. Pass79,138 miles (+5,831)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    79,138 miles
    Test number
    533507818453
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres worn on inner edges
  16. Pass73,307 miles (+5,344)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    73,307 miles
    Test number
    693827911138
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres worn on inner edges.
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal starting to perish.
    • AdvisoryPlastic sill covers fitted preventing full inspection.
  17. Pass67,963 miles (+7,567)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    67,963 miles
    Test number
    999318924305

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass60,396 miles (+8,348)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    60,396 miles
    Test number
    229146043397

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass52,048 miles (+7,633)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    52,048 miles
    Test number
    158548593042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass44,415 miles (+8,521)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    44,415 miles
    Test number
    508329672075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass35,894 miles (+2,260)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    35,894 miles
    Test number
    789912801104
    • 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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
  22. Fail33,634 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,634 miles
    Test number
    393602850187
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
  23. Pass33,634 miles (+4,287)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    33,634 miles
    Test number
    711942050160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass29,347 miles (+3,644)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    29,347 miles
    Test number
    762943959156
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOil leak
  25. Pass25,703 miles (+4,246)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    25,703 miles
    Test number
    471181768162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass21,457 miles (+4,192)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    21,457 miles
    Test number
    402372167161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass17,265 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    17,265 miles
    Test number
    242273466451
    • NoteFront tyre treads getting low.2mm at n/s/f and 3mm at o/s/f

Questions about LD03 SPU

Does LD03 SPU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD03 SPU is valid until 15 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LD03 SPU?
The MOT on LD03 SPU is valid until 15 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD03 SPU done?
LD03 SPU was recorded at 102,939 miles at its MOT on 8 Dec 2025, an average of 4,396 miles a year.
Has LD03 SPU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD03 SPU has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on LD03 SPU 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 SPU find?
LD03 SPU passed its latest MOT on 8 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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