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Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc

LE03 MKVMOT history

LE03 MKV is a silver petrol MINI first used on 7 Mar 2003. Its MOT is valid until 27 Mar 2027 and it has passed 21 of 31 MOT tests, with 77,928 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Mar 2026.

LE03 MKV silver MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a MINI Hatch, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 27 Mar 2027
Mileage
77,928 mi
At MOT on 25 Mar 2026
MOT tests
31
21 passed · 10 failed
Per year
2,635 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LE03 MKV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
7 Mar 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LE03 MKV was last recorded at 77,928 miles on 25 Mar 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
77,928 miles · 24 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
2,635 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 77,928 miles
  • 2025 – 77,448 miles
  • 2024 – 76,903 miles
  • 2023 – 74,795 miles
  • 2022 – 72,245 miles
  • 2021 – 69,852 miles
  • 2020 – 68,264 miles
  • 2019 – 65,659 miles
  • 2018 – 64,002 miles
  • 2017 – 62,002 miles
  • 2016 – 60,782 miles
  • 2015 – 55,200 miles
  • 2014 – 50,360 miles
  • 2013 – 48,395 miles
  • 2012 – 45,662 miles
  • 2011 – 42,796 miles
  • 2010 – 38,773 miles
  • 2009 – 35,317 miles
  • 2008 – 32,376 miles
  • 2007 – 29,239 miles
  • 2006 – 26,279 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass77,928 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryFuel cap seal deterioratingRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryLong service brake pedal travelRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

31 tests since 19 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass77,928 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    77,928 miles
    Test number
    796312797856
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal deteriorating
    • AdvisoryLong service brake pedal travel

  2. Fail77,928 miles (+480)4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,928 miles
    Test number
    453521172617
    • MajorCentral Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal deteriorating
    • AdvisoryLong service brake pedal travel

  3. Pass77,448 miles (+545)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    77,448 miles
    Test number
    825390575495
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap sealing device perishing

  4. Pass76,903 miles (+2)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    76,903 miles
    Test number
    110325278313
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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 Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Fail76,901 miles (+2,106)6 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,901 miles
    Test number
    581298062511
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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 Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass74,795 miles (+2,550)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    74,795 miles
    Test number
    328264056174
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass72,245 miles (+2,393)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    72,245 miles
    Test number
    344591651633
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near flex hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass69,852 miles (+1,588)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    69,852 miles
    Test number
    288715614271
    • AdvisoryLong foot brake travel
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Pass68,264 miles (+2,605)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    68,264 miles
    Test number
    849588414485
    • AdvisoryLong foot brake travel
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  10. Pass65,659 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    65,659 miles
    Test number
    862769905774
    • AdvisoryDash headlight adjuster switch removed

  11. Fail65,656 miles (+1,654)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,656 miles
    Test number
    465552539741
    • MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative Both headlights (4.1.5 (a))

  12. Pass64,002 miles (+2,000)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    64,002 miles
    Test number
    359580914561

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass62,002 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    62,002 miles
    Test number
    220776797676

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail62,002 miles (+1,220)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,002 miles
    Test number
    861892347635
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  15. Pass60,782 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    60,782 miles
    Test number
    341317784475
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

  16. Fail60,780 miles (+5,580)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,780 miles
    Test number
    932718182894
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass55,200 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    55,200 miles
    Test number
    217367545413
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Fail55,200 miles (+4,840)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,200 miles
    Test number
    506157845155
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass50,360 miles (+1,965)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    50,360 miles
    Test number
    528963764172
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisorySteering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  20. Pass48,395 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    48,395 miles
    Test number
    565912013248
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth rear brake discs corroded on inner faces
    • NoteRear exhaust box corroded

  21. Fail48,395 miles (+2,733)4 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,395 miles
    Test number
    715762013235
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth rear brake discs corroded on inner faces
    • NoteRear exhaust box corroded

  22. Pass45,662 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    45,662 miles
    Test number
    187973902288
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • NoteExhaust rear box deteriorated
    • NoteRear brake discs starting to rust across surfaces

  23. Fail45,662 miles (+2,866)2 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,662 miles
    Test number
    679253302298
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • NoteExhaust rear box deteriorated
    • NoteRear brake discs starting to rust across surfaces

  24. Fail42,796 miles1 repaired1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,796 miles
    Test number
    369209121487
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteCuts in offside and nearside rear tyre tread
    • NoteKnocking noise from steering
    • NotePlay in offside and nearside front wish bone rear bushs
    • NotePlay in steering

  25. Pass42,796 miles (+4,023)1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    42,796 miles
    Test number
    388279221231
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteCuts in offside and nearside rear tyre tread
    • NoteKnocking noise from steering
    • NotePlay in offside and nearside front wish bone rear bushs
    • NotePlay in steering

  26. Fail38,773 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,773 miles
    Test number
    332098220489
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  27. Pass38,773 miles (+3,456)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    38,773 miles
    Test number
    804878120231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass35,317 miles (+2,941)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    35,317 miles
    Test number
    331474109453

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass32,376 miles (+3,137)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    32,376 miles
    Test number
    792571228265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass29,239 miles (+2,960)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    29,239 miles
    Test number
    954540537288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass26,279 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    26,279 miles
    Test number
    584401836265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LE03 MKV

Does LE03 MKV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LE03 MKV is valid until 27 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LE03 MKV?
The MOT on LE03 MKV is valid until 27 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LE03 MKV done?
LE03 MKV was recorded at 77,928 miles at its MOT on 25 Mar 2026, an average of 2,635 miles a year.
Has LE03 MKV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LE03 MKV has failed 10 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on LE03 MKV 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 LE03 MKV find?
LE03 MKV passed its latest MOT on 25 Mar 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 2 more.

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