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MINI Cooper

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc

LE03 NHUMOT history

LE03 NHU is a blue petrol MINI Cooper first used on 14 Aug 2003. Its MOT is valid until 22 Apr 2027 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 86,426 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Apr 2026.

LE03 NHU blue MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 22 Apr 2027
Mileage
86,426 mi
At MOT on 23 Apr 2026
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,990 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LE03 NHU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Model
Cooper
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
14 Aug 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LE03 NHU was last recorded at 86,426 miles on 23 Apr 2026, 467 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
85,959 miles · 28 May 2025
Between the last two tests
467 miles
Average per year
2,990 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 86,426 miles
  • 2025 – 85,959 miles
  • 2022 – 80,523 miles
  • 2021 – 78,367 miles
  • 2020 – 77,226 miles
  • 2019 – 75,027 miles
  • 2018 – 72,254 miles
  • 2017 – 69,273 miles
  • 2016 – 66,250 miles
  • 2015 – 63,067 miles
  • 2014 – 59,995 miles
  • 2013 – 56,727 miles
  • 2012 – 53,076 miles
  • 2011 – 49,298 miles
  • 2010 – 45,503 miles
  • 2009 – 42,136 miles
  • 2008 – 38,566 miles
  • 2007 – 33,918 miles
  • 2006 – 27,536 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass86,426 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear high level brake light innop

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive Engine

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2017

  • Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2010

Full MOT history

26 tests since 11 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass86,426 miles (+467)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    86,426 miles
    Test number
    207920513306
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear high level brake light innop

  2. Pass85,959 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2026
    Odometer
    85,959 miles
    Test number
    883012522445
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Fail85,959 miles (+5,436)2 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,959 miles
    Test number
    410520276337
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass80,523 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    80,523 miles
    Test number
    145378334714

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail80,523 miles (+2,156)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,523 miles
    Test number
    414676044224
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

  6. Pass78,367 miles (+1,141)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    78,367 miles
    Test number
    719269475385
    • AdvisoryOffside Front fog light lens cracked
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage return hose (2.1.5 (a))

  7. Pass77,226 miles (+2,199)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    77,226 miles
    Test number
    840437023898
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage return hose to reservoir (2.1.5 (a))

  8. Pass75,027 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    75,027 miles
    Test number
    855171487532
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail75,023 miles (+2,769)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,023 miles
    Test number
    758806219729
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective Seal Perished (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass72,254 miles (+2,981)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    72,254 miles
    Test number
    261585955884

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass69,273 miles (+3,023)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    69,273 miles
    Test number
    281720922232
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryTyres - uneven wear

  12. Pass66,250 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    66,250 miles
    Test number
    347022341200
    • AdvisoryNearside Front slight play in rack end
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre going misshaped inner edge
    • AdvisoryBoth side front lower arm rear bushes soft
    • AdvisoryFront tyres slight lower inner edges

  13. Fail66,250 miles (+3,183)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,250 miles
    Test number
    550005885907
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front slight play in rack end
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre going misshaped inner edge
    • AdvisoryBoth side front lower arm rear bushes soft
    • AdvisoryFront tyres slight lower inner edges

  14. Pass63,067 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    63,067 miles
    Test number
    294808188714

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail63,067 miles (+3,072)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,067 miles
    Test number
    489548806798
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  16. Pass59,995 miles (+3,268)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    59,995 miles
    Test number
    525089534243
    • NoteO.s.f. lower arm rear bush split.

  17. Pass56,727 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    56,727 miles
    Test number
    129133963238
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres slightly out of shape nail in offside rear
    • NoteOffside rear brake sticking slightly

  18. Fail56,727 miles (+3,651)2 repaired1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,727 miles
    Test number
    709473163215
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres slightly out of shape nail in offside rear
    • NoteOffside rear brake sticking slightly

  19. Pass53,076 miles (+3,778)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    53,076 miles
    Test number
    749645562211
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  20. Pass49,298 miles (+3,795)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    49,298 miles
    Test number
    719012061241
    • NoteInner front brake pads worn to approx,2 to 4mm.

  21. Pass45,503 miles (+3,367)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    45,503 miles
    Test number
    351313160423
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass42,136 miles (+3,570)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    42,136 miles
    Test number
    662428159241
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteNail in n/s/f tyre
    • NoteO/s/r brake starting to bind

  23. Pass38,566 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    38,566 miles
    Test number
    204042568223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail38,566 miles (+4,648)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,566 miles
    Test number
    964432268224
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  25. Pass33,918 miles (+6,382)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    33,918 miles
    Test number
    394287367498

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass27,536 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    27,536 miles
    Test number
    291823626250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LE03 NHU

Does LE03 NHU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LE03 NHU is valid until 22 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LE03 NHU?
The MOT on LE03 NHU is valid until 22 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LE03 NHU done?
LE03 NHU was recorded at 86,426 miles at its MOT on 23 Apr 2026, an average of 2,990 miles a year.
Has LE03 NHU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LE03 NHU has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 28 May 2025.
Has the mileage on LE03 NHU 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 NHU find?
LE03 NHU passed its latest MOT on 23 Apr 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside rear service brake binding but not excessively, and 2 more.

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