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Grey · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc

LE03 PFFMOT history

LE03 PFF is a grey petrol MINI first used on 29 Apr 2003. Its MOT is valid until 27 Jan 2027 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 86,008 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Jan 2026.

LE03 PFF grey MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 27 Jan 2027
Mileage
86,008 mi
At MOT on 28 Jan 2026
MOT tests
24
20 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,479 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LE03 PFF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
29 Apr 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LE03 PFF was last recorded at 86,008 miles on 28 Jan 2026, 121 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jan 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 5 Jan 2023: 78,951 miles, lower than 79,949 miles on 3 Jan 2023.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
85,887 miles · 16 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
121 miles
Average per year
2,479 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 86,008 miles
  • 2025 – 81,707 miles
  • 2024 – 80,553 miles
  • 2023 – 78,951 miles
  • 2022 – 78,197 miles
  • 2021 – 77,519 miles
  • 2020 – 76,946 miles
  • 2019 – 74,569 miles
  • 2018 – 72,751 miles
  • 2017 – 71,524 miles
  • 2016 – 69,764 miles
  • 2014 – 67,879 miles
  • 2013 – 64,137 miles
  • 2011 – 62,699 miles
  • 2010 – 58,927 miles
  • 2009 – 53,908 miles
  • 2008 – 46,750 miles
  • 2006 – 38,548 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass86,008 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage reservoir to pump (2.1.5 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Oil leak, but not excessive of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded 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.

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2018

  • Steering column slightly noisy

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Top steering bush noisy

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2011

Full MOT history

24 tests since 6 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass86,008 miles (+121)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    86,008 miles
    Test number
    881265918873
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage reservoir to pump (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Oil leak, but not excessive of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  2. Fail85,887 miles (+4,180)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,887 miles
    Test number
    813612361689
    • MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage reservoir to pump (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Oil leak, but not excessive of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  3. Pass81,707 miles (+1,154)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    81,707 miles
    Test number
    685178637724
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
  4. Pass80,553 miles (+1,602)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    80,553 miles
    Test number
    284062522407
    • AdvisorySteering column slightly noisy
  5. Pass78,951 miles (-998)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    78,951 miles
    Test number
    229531175234
    • AdvisorySteering column slightly noisy
  6. Fail79,949 miles (+1,752)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,949 miles
    Test number
    996111395431
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySteering column slightly noisy
  7. Pass78,197 miles (+678)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    78,197 miles
    Test number
    714515685321
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre unevenly worn
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
  8. Pass77,519 miles (+573)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    77,519 miles
    Test number
    336203189502

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass76,946 miles (+2,377)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    76,946 miles
    Test number
    409887250683
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTop steering bush noisy
  10. Pass74,569 miles (+1,818)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    74,569 miles
    Test number
    496328444826
    • AdvisoryTop steering bush noisy
  11. Pass72,751 miles (+1,227)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    72,751 miles
    Test number
    656267494306
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryTop steering bush rough on roatation
  12. Pass71,524 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    71,524 miles
    Test number
    838163460878
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  13. Fail71,523 miles (+1,759)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,523 miles
    Test number
    323995065141
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  14. Pass69,764 miles (+1,885)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    69,764 miles
    Test number
    602777636057
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  15. Pass67,879 miles (+2,428)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    67,879 miles
    Test number
    405755364458
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteNoise / roughness from steering column operation not impared
  16. Pass65,451 miles (+1)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    65,451 miles
    Test number
    158740614411
    • AdvisorySteering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
    • NoteO/s/r exhaust silencer corroded but not blowing
  17. Fail65,450 miles (+1,313)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,450 miles
    Test number
    716699004000
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisorySteering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
    • NoteO/s/r exhaust silencer corroded but not blowing
  18. Pass64,137 miles (+1,438)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    64,137 miles
    Test number
    946628403024
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • NoteExhaust rear silencers generally corroded but secure
    • NoteNoise evident from steering column -- not affecting operation
  19. Pass62,699 miles (+1,613)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    62,699 miles
    Test number
    405654461412

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass61,086 miles (+2,159)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    61,086 miles
    Test number
    547004101077
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
  21. Pass58,927 miles (+5,019)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    58,927 miles
    Test number
    262375700039
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
  22. Pass53,908 miles (+7,158)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    53,908 miles
    Test number
    604452419098
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
  23. Pass46,750 miles (+8,202)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    46,750 miles
    Test number
    102832918437

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass38,548 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    38,548 miles
    Test number
    731330246331

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LE03 PFF

Does LE03 PFF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LE03 PFF is valid until 27 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LE03 PFF?
The MOT on LE03 PFF is valid until 27 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LE03 PFF done?
LE03 PFF was recorded at 86,008 miles at its MOT on 28 Jan 2026, an average of 2,479 miles a year.
Has LE03 PFF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LE03 PFF has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LE03 PFF ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 5 Jan 2023. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LE03 PFF find?
LE03 PFF passed its latest MOT on 28 Jan 2026 with 6 advisories: central front power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage reservoir to pump; central rear exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush, and 3 more.

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