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Red · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc

LD03 SWFMOT history

LD03 SWF is a red petrol MINI first used on 17 Jun 2003. Its MOT is valid until 15 Oct 2027 and it has passed 18 of 28 MOT tests, with 101,773 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Oct 2026.

LD03 SWF red MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a MINI Hatch, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 15 Oct 2027
Mileage
101,773 mi
At MOT on 16 Oct 2026
MOT tests
28
18 passed · 10 failed
Per year
4,570 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD03 SWF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
17 Jun 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD03 SWF was last recorded at 101,773 miles on 16 Oct 2026, 30 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Aug 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
101,743 miles · 28 Aug 2023
Between the last two tests
30 miles
Average per year
4,570 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 101,773 miles
  • 2023 – 101,743 miles
  • 2022 – 99,259 miles
  • 2021 – 94,105 miles
  • 2020 – 88,854 miles
  • 2019 – 78,223 miles
  • 2018 – 75,895 miles
  • 2017 – 71,016 miles
  • 2016 – 66,686 miles
  • 2015 – 63,346 miles
  • 2014 – 57,787 miles
  • 2013 – 51,182 miles
  • 2012 – 45,782 miles
  • 2011 – 31,387 miles
  • 2010 – 27,561 miles
  • 2009 – 22,987 miles
  • 2008 – 18,772 miles
  • 2007 – 13,685 miles
  • 2006 – 10,866 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass101,773 miles
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryVarious corrosion on components on underneath

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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012

  • Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass101,773 miles (+30)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    101,773 miles
    Test number
    748078580755
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryVarious corrosion on components on underneath

  2. Fail101,743 miles (+29)3 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,743 miles
    Test number
    804542724604
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel binding when spun by hand
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Fail101,714 miles (+2,455)3 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,714 miles
    Test number
    667507877353
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner constant velocity boot perishing
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre on 3 mm
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre on 3 mm / cracking in tread
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Pass99,259 miles (+5,154)2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    99,259 miles
    Test number
    441633595378
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Light unit damaged but not affecting light output

  5. Pass94,105 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    94,105 miles
    Test number
    697953723407
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • 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))

  6. Fail94,105 miles (+5,251)4 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,105 miles
    Test number
    858142193807
    • 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))
    • MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • 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. Pass88,854 miles (+10,631)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    88,854 miles
    Test number
    160866094369

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass78,223 miles (+2,328)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    78,223 miles
    Test number
    924370751130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass75,895 miles (+4,879)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    75,895 miles
    Test number
    948313317908
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  10. Pass71,016 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    71,016 miles
    Test number
    932716604167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail71,016 miles (+4,330)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,016 miles
    Test number
    317890029139
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

  12. Pass66,686 miles (+3,340)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    66,686 miles
    Test number
    274488308439

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass63,346 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    63,346 miles
    Test number
    718284909817
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box rusted but no gas leaks

  14. Fail63,346 miles (+5,559)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,346 miles
    Test number
    486732049317
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box rusted but no gas leaks

  15. Pass57,787 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    57,787 miles
    Test number
    586444194214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail57,787 miles (+6,605)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,787 miles
    Test number
    945114794282
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  17. Fail51,182 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,182 miles
    Test number
    208610023239
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  18. Pass51,182 miles (+5,400)1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    51,182 miles
    Test number
    349740423204
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  19. Pass45,782 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    45,782 miles
    Test number
    366654522407

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail45,782 miles (+80)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,782 miles
    Test number
    365414522439
    • FailureBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  21. Fail45,702 miles (+14,315)9 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,702 miles
    Test number
    369892522255
    • FailureBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  22. Pass31,387 miles (+3,826)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    31,387 miles
    Test number
    758282191159
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Pass27,561 miles (+4,574)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    27,561 miles
    Test number
    210610830243
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  24. Pass22,987 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    22,987 miles
    Test number
    123993839294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail22,987 miles (+4,215)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,987 miles
    Test number
    284823539262
    • Repaired at testBrake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)
    • Repaired at testFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  26. Pass18,772 miles (+5,087)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    18,772 miles
    Test number
    954049028230
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  27. Pass13,685 miles (+2,819)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    13,685 miles
    Test number
    963363327262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass10,866 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    10,866 miles
    Test number
    430438526371

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD03 SWF

Does LD03 SWF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD03 SWF is valid until 15 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD03 SWF?
The MOT on LD03 SWF is valid until 15 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD03 SWF done?
LD03 SWF was recorded at 101,773 miles at its MOT on 16 Oct 2026, an average of 4,570 miles a year.
Has LD03 SWF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD03 SWF has failed 10 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on LD03 SWF 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 SWF find?
LD03 SWF passed its latest MOT on 16 Oct 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; various corrosion on components on underneath.

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