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Blue · Petrol · 2009 · 1,598 cc

LE03 PURMOT history

LE03 PUR is a blue petrol MINI first used on 21 Jun 2009. Its MOT is valid until 23 Mar 2027 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 87,610 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Mar 2026.

LE03 PUR blue MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a MINI Hatch, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 23 Mar 2027
Mileage
87,610 mi
At MOT on 16 Mar 2026
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,813 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LE03 PUR
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
21 Jun 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LE03 PUR was last recorded at 87,610 miles on 16 Mar 2026, 7 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
87,603 miles · 13 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
7 miles
Average per year
4,813 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 87,610 miles
  • 2025 – 86,358 miles
  • 2024 – 85,412 miles
  • 2023 – 84,265 miles
  • 2022 – 80,088 miles
  • 2021 – 69,824 miles
  • 2020 – 57,486 miles
  • 2019 – 49,819 miles
  • 2017 – 48,184 miles
  • 2016 – 45,972 miles
  • 2014 – 34,263 miles
  • 2013 – 29,339 miles
  • 2012 – 21,335 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass87,610 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front 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
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 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.

  • Chip on windscreen

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

18 tests since 7 Jun 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass87,610 miles (+7)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    87,610 miles
    Test number
    709223104828
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail87,603 miles (+1,245)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,603 miles
    Test number
    835917911156
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass86,358 miles (+946)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    86,358 miles
    Test number
    553725707692
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass85,412 miles (+1,147)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    85,412 miles
    Test number
    636288167274
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Top mount (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Top mount (5.3.2 (c))

  5. Pass84,265 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    84,265 miles
    Test number
    548063612997

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail84,265 miles (+4,177)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,265 miles
    Test number
    621158986828
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively also split (3.4 (b) (ii))

  7. Pass80,088 miles (+10,264)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    80,088 miles
    Test number
    693171396300

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass69,824 miles (+12,338)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    69,824 miles
    Test number
    683039146378

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass57,486 miles (+7,667)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    57,486 miles
    Test number
    446461771752
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass49,819 miles (+1,635)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    49,819 miles
    Test number
    301452818626
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll 4 tyres on car worn
    • AdvisoryEngine lid hard to open
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads worn insides
    • AdvisoryN/s/f and o/s/f wishbone bushes worn

  11. Pass48,184 miles (+2,212)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    48,184 miles
    Test number
    992579091290
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on outer edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner & outer edges (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass45,972 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    45,972 miles
    Test number
    195757587835
    • AdvisoryChip on windscreen

  13. Fail45,969 miles (+11,706)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,969 miles
    Test number
    408654584318
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush leaking (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryChip on windscreen

  14. Pass34,263 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    34,263 miles
    Test number
    357133654139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail34,261 miles (+4,922)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,261 miles
    Test number
    595860254143
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre inner tread feathered

  16. Pass29,339 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    29,339 miles
    Test number
    256666053478
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Fail29,339 miles (+8,004)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,339 miles
    Test number
    119316653164
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass21,335 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    21,335 miles
    Test number
    446559752140
    • NoteRear tyres start to feather

Questions about LE03 PUR

Does LE03 PUR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LE03 PUR is valid until 23 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LE03 PUR?
The MOT on LE03 PUR is valid until 23 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 PUR done?
LE03 PUR was recorded at 87,610 miles at its MOT on 16 Mar 2026, an average of 4,813 miles a year.
Has LE03 PUR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LE03 PUR has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on LE03 PUR 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 PUR find?
LE03 PUR passed its latest MOT on 16 Mar 2026 with 4 advisories: front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush; rear coil spring corroded both rear springs, and 1 more.

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