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MINI Cooper S

Grey · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc

LE03 PKFMOT history

LE03 PKF is a grey petrol MINI Cooper S first used on 17 Jul 2003. Its MOT is valid until 21 Jan 2027 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 72,819 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jan 2026.

LE03 PKF grey MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 21 Jan 2027
Mileage
72,819 mi
At MOT on 15 Jan 2026
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,482 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LE03 PKF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Model
Cooper S
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
17 Jul 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LE03 PKF was last recorded at 72,819 miles on 15 Jan 2026, 641 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
72,178 miles · 3 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
641 miles
Average per year
2,482 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 72,819 miles
  • 2025 – 72,178 miles
  • 2024 – 71,862 miles
  • 2023 – 71,256 miles
  • 2022 – 70,312 miles
  • 2021 – 69,192 miles
  • 2020 – 67,583 miles
  • 2019 – 64,545 miles
  • 2018 – 60,704 miles
  • 2017 – 57,557 miles
  • 2016 – 54,244 miles
  • 2015 – 49,662 miles
  • 2014 – 46,232 miles
  • 2013 – 41,917 miles
  • 2012 – 38,775 miles
  • 2011 – 36,490 miles
  • 2010 – 34,377 miles
  • 2009 – 31,982 miles
  • 2008 – 29,223 miles
  • 2007 – 25,770 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass72,819 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod joint slight movement notedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Rear Exhaust box corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

26 tests since 30 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass72,819 miles (+641)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    72,819 miles
    Test number
    383777644366
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod joint slight movement noted
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Pass72,178 miles (+316)12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    72,178 miles
    Test number
    113392204571
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track Rod Joint Slight Movement Noted
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust box starting to separate Slight Blow Noted
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust box corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass71,862 miles (+606)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    71,862 miles
    Test number
    139308067236
    • AdvisoryCorrosion To both rear coil springs
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust box corroded
  4. Pass71,256 miles (+944)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    71,256 miles
    Test number
    725143448127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass70,312 miles (+1,120)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    70,312 miles
    Test number
    154066322993
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn inner & outer edges
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn inner & outer edges
  6. Pass69,192 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    69,192 miles
    Test number
    247555296766
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to rear exhaust box
  7. Fail69,192 miles (+1,609)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,192 miles
    Test number
    459919941913
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded To Rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded To Rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  8. Pass67,583 miles (+3,038)12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    67,583 miles
    Test number
    303185256627
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust Box Corroded Outer Skin
  9. Pass64,545 miles (+3,841)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    64,545 miles
    Test number
    728921721430
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  10. Pass60,704 miles (+3,147)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    60,704 miles
    Test number
    635902398700
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to front and rear brake pipes
  11. Pass57,557 miles (+3,313)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    57,557 miles
    Test number
    841104743778
    • AdvisoryBOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS WORN/PITTED
    • AdvisoryFRONT AND REAR BRAKE PIPES RUSTY
    • AdvisoryREAR EXHAUST BOX POOR CONDITION
    • AdvisorySLIGHT MOVEMENT TO N/S/F INNER WISHBONE BUSH / PERISHING
  12. Pass54,244 miles (+4,582)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    54,244 miles
    Test number
    722569202805
    • AdvisoryBoth front brake pipes rusty...
    • AdvisoryN/s/f inner wishbone bush weak...
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box poor ...
  13. Pass49,662 miles4 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    49,662 miles
    Test number
    787117255043
    • NoteBoth front brake discs worn
    • NoteBoth rear brake discs worn
    • NoteRear exhaust box poor (Rusty)
    • NoteRust to o/s/f brake pipe
  14. Fail49,662 miles (+3,430)3 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,662 miles
    Test number
    868957655038
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteRear exhaust box poor (Rusty)
    • NoteRust to o/s/f brake pipe
    • NoteWear to both front tyres (outer edges)
  15. Pass46,232 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    46,232 miles
    Test number
    548035044076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail46,232 miles (+4,315)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,232 miles
    Test number
    367975844081
    • FailureOffside Inner Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteREAR EXHAUST BOX POOR (RUST)/KNOCKING
  17. Pass41,917 miles (+3,142)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    41,917 miles
    Test number
    267185033007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass38,775 miles (+2,285)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    38,775 miles
    Test number
    899574132026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass36,490 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    36,490 miles
    Test number
    108204231081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail36,489 miles (+2,112)1 dangerous2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,489 miles
    Test number
    959753131043
    • DangerousPower steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)
    • NoteRear exhaust box poor
    • NoteSlight damage to o/s/f inner wheel rim
  21. Pass34,377 miles (+2,395)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    34,377 miles
    Test number
    453878020078
    • NoteSteering goes hard
  22. Pass31,982 miles (+2,759)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    31,982 miles
    Test number
    180787729403

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass29,223 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    29,223 miles
    Test number
    731287418087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail29,223 miles (+3,453)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,223 miles
    Test number
    932527718028
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
  25. Pass25,770 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    25,770 miles
    Test number
    731800437067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail25,770 miles1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,770 miles
    Test number
    424330737087
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LE03 PKF

Does LE03 PKF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LE03 PKF is valid until 21 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LE03 PKF?
The MOT on LE03 PKF is valid until 21 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 PKF done?
LE03 PKF was recorded at 72,819 miles at its MOT on 15 Jan 2026, an average of 2,482 miles a year.
Has LE03 PKF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LE03 PKF has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Jan 2021.
Has the mileage on LE03 PKF 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 PKF find?
LE03 PKF passed its latest MOT on 15 Jan 2026 with 9 advisories: nearside front brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule; nearside front suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside front track rod joint slight movement noted, and 6 more.

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