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Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc

LE03 SRYMOT history

LE03 SRY is a blue petrol MINI first used on 16 Jun 2003. Its MOT expired on 16 May 2025 and it has passed 19 of 30 MOT tests, with 138,226 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 May 2024.

LE03 SRY blue MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a MINI Hatch, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 16 May 2025
Mileage
138,226 mi
At MOT on 17 May 2024
MOT tests
30
19 passed · 11 failed
Per year
6,126 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LE03 SRY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
16 Jun 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 May 2025
Latest MOT test
17 May 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LE03 SRY was last recorded at 138,226 miles on 17 May 2024, 1,979 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 May 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
136,247 miles · 11 May 2023
Between the last two tests
1,979 miles
Average per year
6,126 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 138,226 miles
  • 2023 – 136,247 miles
  • 2022 – 131,017 miles
  • 2021 – 128,615 miles
  • 2020 – 127,090 miles
  • 2019 – 121,887 miles
  • 2018 – 111,962 miles
  • 2017 – 103,746 miles
  • 2016 – 95,074 miles
  • 2015 – 87,327 miles
  • 2014 – 80,797 miles
  • 2013 – 71,189 miles
  • 2012 – 63,127 miles
  • 2011 – 56,837 miles
  • 2010 – 51,197 miles
  • 2009 – 45,238 miles
  • 2008 – 38,076 miles
  • 2007 – 34,959 miles
  • 2006 – 28,162 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass138,226 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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.

  • Coolant level below min

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracks in outer sidewall

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

30 tests since 30 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass138,226 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2025
    Odometer
    138,226 miles
    Test number
    118531238422
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail138,226 miles (+1,979)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,226 miles
    Test number
    618799141329
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both sides (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass136,247 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2024
    Odometer
    136,247 miles
    Test number
    457640157667
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside & Offside (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside & Offside (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Fail136,247 miles (+5,230)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,247 miles
    Test number
    630871918858
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside & Offside (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside & Offside (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass131,017 miles (+1)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2023
    Odometer
    131,017 miles
    Test number
    932023700983
    • AdvisoryCoolant level below min
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracks in outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail131,016 miles (+13)4 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,016 miles
    Test number
    927882673095
    • MajorBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCoolant level below min
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracks in outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail131,003 miles (+2,388)6 major2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,003 miles
    Test number
    461632390248
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin VERY LOW (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner 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 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  8. Pass128,615 miles (+1,525)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    128,615 miles
    Test number
    771854016559
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass127,090 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    127,090 miles
    Test number
    821138820605
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside front (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Fail127,090 miles (+5,203)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,090 miles
    Test number
    853960170926
    • MajorEmissions not tested rear exhaust leaking (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside front (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass121,887 miles (+9,925)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2020
    Odometer
    121,887 miles
    Test number
    542371480024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass111,962 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2019
    Odometer
    111,962 miles
    Test number
    999454860318

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail111,962 miles (+8,216)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,962 miles
    Test number
    901626915692
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  14. Pass103,746 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2018
    Odometer
    103,746 miles
    Test number
    120548056621
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryBoth nearside and offside rear brake pipes are corroded
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal is perished/starting to split
    • AdvisoryIndicator/main beam stalk is worn
    • AdvisoryRear brakes are worn

  15. Fail103,746 miles (+8,672)4 failures8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,746 miles
    Test number
    945771271755
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryBoth nearside and offside rear brake pipes are corroded
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal is perished/starting to split
    • AdvisoryIndicator/main beam stalk is worn
    • AdvisoryRear brakes are worn

  16. Pass95,074 miles (+7,747)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2017
    Odometer
    95,074 miles
    Test number
    177429782146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail87,327 miles2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,327 miles
    Test number
    166951445115
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass87,327 miles (+6,530)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2016
    Odometer
    87,327 miles
    Test number
    368481345189
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass80,797 miles (+9,608)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2015
    Odometer
    80,797 miles
    Test number
    228509644437
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteRear exhaust silencer detereoated

  20. Fail71,189 miles2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,189 miles
    Test number
    375619043103
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteBoth rear tyre treads wearing low

  21. Pass71,189 miles (+8,062)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2014
    Odometer
    71,189 miles
    Test number
    578639943183
    • NoteBoth rear tyre treads wearing low

  22. Pass63,127 miles (+6,290)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2013
    Odometer
    63,127 miles
    Test number
    548430332127
    • NoteAll four tyres wearing close to legal limit
    • NoteFront and rear brake pads wearing low
    • NoteFront and rear brakediscs surface corrosion
    • NoteRear exhaust box outer skin corroded

  23. Pass56,837 miles (+5,640)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2012
    Odometer
    56,837 miles
    Test number
    355597721132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass51,197 miles (+5,959)8 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2011
    Odometer
    51,197 miles
    Test number
    732376720139
    • NoteAdvise engine oil leak
    • NoteAll tyres starting to perish
    • NoteExhaust corroded/rear section haevilly deteriorated(not holed) mount broken but has been re-secured
    • NoteFront and rear brake discs lipped/corroded
    • NoteFront wiper blades streaky
    • NoteN/s/r/ tyre has a nail in tread
    • NoteO/s/r wheel rim slightly distorted
    • NoteStone chip on windscreen

  25. Pass45,238 miles5 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    45,238 miles
    Test number
    412871319169
    • NoteExhaust corroding (rear box heavily corroded)
    • NoteFront discs just meet requirements (may need replacing soon)
    • NoteRear tyres starting to perish
    • NoteSlight oil leak
    • NoteSlight play n/s/f rack arm

  26. Fail45,238 miles (+7,162)4 failures5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,238 miles
    Test number
    600241319141
    • FailureFront registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)
    • NoteExhaust corroding (rear box heavily corroded)
    • NoteFront discs just meet requirements (may need replacing soon)
    • NoteRear tyres starting to perish
    • NoteSlight oil leak
    • NoteSlight play n/s/f rack arm

  27. Pass38,076 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    38,076 miles
    Test number
    592170128142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail38,076 miles (+3,117)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,076 miles
    Test number
    702470528119
    • FailureRear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

  29. Pass34,959 miles (+6,797)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    34,959 miles
    Test number
    291459137117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass28,162 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    28,162 miles
    Test number
    844500356119
    • NoteBOTH FRONT TYRE TREADS WEARING LOW

Questions about LE03 SRY

Does LE03 SRY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LE03 SRY expired on 16 May 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LE03 SRY?
The MOT on LE03 SRY expired on 16 May 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LE03 SRY done?
LE03 SRY was recorded at 138,226 miles at its MOT on 17 May 2024, an average of 6,126 miles a year.
Has LE03 SRY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LE03 SRY has failed 11 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 17 May 2024.
Has the mileage on LE03 SRY 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 SRY find?
LE03 SRY passed its latest MOT on 17 May 2024 with 5 advisories: nearside front coil spring corroded; nearside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play; oil leak, but not excessive, and 2 more.

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