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Black · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc

LD03 USFMOT history

LD03 USF is a black petrol MINI first used on 31 Mar 2003. Its MOT is valid until 14 Jan 2027 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 116,492 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jan 2026.

LD03 USF black MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 14 Jan 2027
Mileage
116,492 mi
At MOT on 15 Jan 2026
MOT tests
24
20 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,343 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD03 USF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
31 Mar 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD03 USF was last recorded at 116,492 miles on 15 Jan 2026, 3,101 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
113,391 miles · 2 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
3,101 miles
Average per year
5,343 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 116,492 miles
  • 2025 – 113,391 miles
  • 2024 – 109,782 miles
  • 2022 – 106,963 miles
  • 2021 – 99,204 miles
  • 2020 – 94,730 miles
  • 2019 – 87,792 miles
  • 2018 – 77,121 miles
  • 2017 – 69,990 miles
  • 2016 – 61,748 miles
  • 2015 – 53,446 miles
  • 2014 – 49,243 miles
  • 2013 – 47,477 miles
  • 2011 – 43,147 miles
  • 2010 – 31,575 miles
  • 2009 – 27,914 miles
  • 2008 – 24,186 miles
  • 2007 – 18,727 miles
  • 2006 – 13,907 miles
  • 2005 – 7,605 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass116,492 miles
  • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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 Position lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

24 tests since 30 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass116,492 miles (+3,101)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    116,492 miles
    Test number
    556580512957
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  2. Pass113,391 miles (+3,609)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    113,391 miles
    Test number
    923139361991
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust blowing
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (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))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  3. Pass109,782 miles (+2,819)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    109,782 miles
    Test number
    119296811372
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (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))
  4. Pass106,963 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    106,963 miles
    Test number
    655452828360

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail106,963 miles (+7,759)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,963 miles
    Test number
    475946692327
    • MajorCentral Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both front rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorCentral Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded 2 rear brake pipes (chalked yellow) (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorCentral Rear Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
  6. Pass99,204 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    99,204 miles
    Test number
    408302919231
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. Fail99,203 miles (+4,473)1 dangerous3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,203 miles
    Test number
    749396468442
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorEmissions not tested Due to exhaust blow (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre(s) with different structures are fitted across the same axle (5.2.3 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  8. Pass94,730 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    94,730 miles
    Test number
    592185701703
    • AdvisorySteering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
  9. Fail94,728 miles (+6,936)1 dangerous7 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,728 miles
    Test number
    473933931813
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Inner tread. (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases At silencer. (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisorySteering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
  10. Pass87,792 miles (+10,671)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    87,792 miles
    Test number
    988679016194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass77,121 miles (+7,131)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    77,121 miles
    Test number
    499186903674

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass69,990 miles (+8,242)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    69,990 miles
    Test number
    198389547088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass61,748 miles (+8,302)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    61,748 miles
    Test number
    449286159956

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass53,446 miles (+4,203)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    53,446 miles
    Test number
    895172355177
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  15. Pass49,243 miles (+1,766)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    49,243 miles
    Test number
    578525054148
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
  16. Pass47,477 miles (+4,330)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    47,477 miles
    Test number
    815304353118
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear exhaust cooroded
  17. Pass43,147 miles (+11,572)1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    43,147 miles
    Test number
    489104431291
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteBrake pedal anti slip slighty worn
    • NoteOffside windscreen wiper split
    • NoteRear brakes uneven
    • NoteWindscreen upper trim missing
  18. Pass31,575 miles (+3,661)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    31,575 miles
    Test number
    610068630222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass27,914 miles (+3,728)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    27,914 miles
    Test number
    892116639250
    • NoteNearside windscreen wiper split
  20. Pass24,186 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    24,186 miles
    Test number
    690141948206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail24,186 miles (+5,459)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,186 miles
    Test number
    312150448268
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre cracking in tread
  22. Pass18,727 miles (+4,820)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    18,727 miles
    Test number
    362225437259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass13,907 miles (+6,302)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    13,907 miles
    Test number
    573037826252
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on outer edges
  24. Pass7,605 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    7,605 miles
    Test number
    680402545286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD03 USF

Does LD03 USF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD03 USF is valid until 14 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD03 USF?
The MOT on LD03 USF is valid until 14 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD03 USF done?
LD03 USF was recorded at 116,492 miles at its MOT on 15 Jan 2026, an average of 5,343 miles a year.
Has LD03 USF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD03 USF has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Dec 2022.
Has the mileage on LD03 USF 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 USF find?
LD03 USF passed its latest MOT on 15 Jan 2026 with 2 minor defects and 4 advisories: nearside windscreen wiper blade defective; offside front inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; front brake disc worn, but not excessively both, and 3 more.

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