MINI
Grey · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc
LE03 OVBMOT history
LE03 OVB is a grey petrol MINI first used on 1 Aug 2003. Its MOT expired on 29 Aug 2025 and it has passed 19 of 30 MOT tests, with 135,188 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Aug 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 29 Aug 2025
- Mileage
- 135,188 mi
- At MOT on 30 Aug 2024
- MOT tests
- 30
- 19 passed · 11 failed
- Per year
- 5,972 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LE03 OVB
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- MINI
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,598 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 1 Aug 2003
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 29 Aug 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 30 Aug 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
LE03 OVB was last recorded at 135,188 miles on 30 Aug 2024, 5,354 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Aug 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 129,834 miles · 24 Aug 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 5,354 miles
- Average per year
- 5,972 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 135,188 miles
- 2023 – 129,834 miles
- 2022 – 125,077 miles
- 2020 – 116,687 miles
- 2019 – 103,633 miles
- 2018 – 99,132 miles
- 2017 – 94,744 miles
- 2016 – 91,291 miles
- 2015 – 87,234 miles
- 2014 – 79,951 miles
- 2013 – 72,917 miles
- 2012 – 65,442 miles
- 2011 – 58,599 miles
- 2010 – 54,217 miles
- 2009 – 48,946 miles
- 2008 – 39,718 miles
- 2007 – 33,595 miles
- 2006 – 27,195 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass135,188 miles
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
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.
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded
Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2023
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2013
Emissions unable to be completed
Major2 MOTs, 2023
Front Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
30 tests since 13 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass135,188 miles (+5,354)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 135,188 miles
- Test number
- 321190201616
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass129,834 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 129,834 miles
- Test number
- 672366894784
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail129,834 miles3 major8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 129,834 miles
- Test number
- 675522714292
- MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Fail129,834 miles (+4,757)7 major9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 129,834 miles
- Test number
- 962870990318
- MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
- MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
- MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass125,077 miles (+8,390)4 minor15 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 125,077 miles
- Test number
- 456208092509
- MinorDriver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at joints (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floors (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear fog lamps slightly dim
Pass116,687 miles (+13,054)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 116,687 miles
- Test number
- 864614733374
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass103,633 miles (+90)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 103,633 miles
- Test number
- 309107582928
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre screw
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail103,543 miles (+4,411)4 major1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 103,543 miles
- Test number
- 167355848032
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Rotation wrong (5.2.3 (i))
- MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre screw
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPad warning light on
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryTPMS Light on
Pass99,132 miles (+37)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 99,132 miles
- Test number
- 461913687870
- AdvisoryEngine oil leak
Fail99,095 miles (+4,351)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 99,095 miles
- Test number
- 746226877580
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryEngine oil leak
Pass94,744 miles
- MOT expiry
- 19 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 94,744 miles
- Test number
- 560171115470
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail94,744 miles (+3,453)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 94,744 miles
- Test number
- 336390683667
- FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailurePower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)
Pass91,291 miles (+42)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 91,291 miles
- Test number
- 887414913186
- AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Fail91,249 miles (+4,015)3 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 91,249 miles
- Test number
- 502382547620
- FailureFuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)
- FailureHeadlamp aim too low both are low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Pass87,234 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 87,234 miles
- Test number
- 319039627068
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOil leak
Fail87,234 miles (+7,283)3 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 87,234 miles
- Test number
- 649763735589
- FailureNearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass79,951 miles (+7,034)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 79,951 miles
- Test number
- 938553994298
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
Pass72,917 miles7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 72,917 miles
- Test number
- 305871993201
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Fail72,917 miles (+7,475)2 failures7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 72,917 miles
- Test number
- 109340293278
- FailureFront Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureFront Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass65,442 miles (+108)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 65,442 miles
- Test number
- 317294692227
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)
Fail65,334 miles (+6,735)2 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 65,334 miles
- Test number
- 596259282242
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)
Fail58,599 miles2 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 58,599 miles
- Test number
- 426240591287
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass58,599 miles (+4,382)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 58,599 miles
- Test number
- 949060491215
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass54,217 miles (+5,271)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 54,217 miles
- Test number
- 382877570272
- AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass48,946 miles (+9,228)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- 48,946 miles
- Test number
- 311607489461
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass39,718 miles (+6,123)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Oct 2009
- Odometer
- 39,718 miles
- Test number
- 204009588295
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass33,595 miles (+12)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Oct 2008
- Odometer
- 33,595 miles
- Test number
- 333328787435
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail33,583 miles (+6,388)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 33,583 miles
- Test number
- 182923087213
- FailureNearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass27,195 miles (+298)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Oct 2007
- Odometer
- 27,195 miles
- Test number
- 351501696448
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass26,897 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Aug 2007
- Odometer
- 26,897 miles
- Test number
- 250914896176
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LE03 OVB
- Does LE03 OVB currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LE03 OVB expired on 29 Aug 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LE03 OVB?
- The MOT on LE03 OVB expired on 29 Aug 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LE03 OVB done?
- LE03 OVB was recorded at 135,188 miles at its MOT on 30 Aug 2024, an average of 5,972 miles a year.
- Has LE03 OVB ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LE03 OVB has failed 11 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 26 May 2023.
- Has the mileage on LE03 OVB 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 OVB find?
- LE03 OVB passed its latest MOT on 30 Aug 2024 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.
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