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Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc

LE03 STOMOT history

LE03 STO is a silver petrol MINI first used on 9 May 2003. Its MOT expired on 9 Oct 2024 and it has passed 19 of 31 MOT tests, with 147,012 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Sept 2024.

LE03 STO silver MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 9 Oct 2024
Mileage
147,012 mi
At MOT on 26 Sept 2024
MOT tests
31
19 passed · 12 failed
Per year
7,013 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LE03 STO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
9 May 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Oct 2024
Latest MOT test
26 Sept 2024 (Fail)

Mileage history

LE03 STO was last recorded at 147,012 miles on 26 Sept 2024, 3,292 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Oct 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
143,720 miles · 10 Oct 2023
Between the last two tests
3,292 miles
Average per year
7,013 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 147,012 miles
  • 2023 – 143,720 miles
  • 2022 – 129,110 miles
  • 2021 – 115,436 miles
  • 2020 – 103,732 miles
  • 2019 – 91,789 miles
  • 2018 – 87,472 miles
  • 2017 – 76,040 miles
  • 2016 – 70,460 miles
  • 2015 – 67,343 miles
  • 2014 – 63,040 miles
  • 2013 – 57,422 miles
  • 2012 – 52,498 miles
  • 2011 – 50,042 miles
  • 2010 – 43,959 miles
  • 2009 – 36,431 miles
  • 2008 – 29,848 miles
  • 2007 – 23,837 miles
  • 2006 – 17,551 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail147,012 miles
  • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
  • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
  • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded offside & nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

What MOT failures 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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2014

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2014

Full MOT history

31 tests since 11 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail147,012 miles (+3,292)8 major1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,012 miles
    Test number
    330906153260
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded offside & nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass143,720 miles (+1,903)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    143,720 miles
    Test number
    913057809819
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

  3. Fail141,817 miles (+12,707)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,817 miles
    Test number
    791001322917
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass129,110 miles (+13,674)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    129,110 miles
    Test number
    940344988603

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass115,436 miles (+11,704)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    115,436 miles
    Test number
    391141708204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass103,732 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    103,732 miles
    Test number
    115929342798
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Fail103,732 miles (+11,943)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,732 miles
    Test number
    164416327240
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass91,789 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    91,789 miles
    Test number
    313438079307

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail91,788 miles (+4,316)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,788 miles
    Test number
    343794481003
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  10. Pass87,472 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    87,472 miles
    Test number
    553433046199
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Fail87,472 miles (+11,432)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,472 miles
    Test number
    209878054755
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Pass76,040 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    76,040 miles
    Test number
    852170734476

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail76,037 miles (+5,577)1 dangerous3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,037 miles
    Test number
    684053540148
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cracking on side wall (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  14. Pass70,460 miles (+3,117)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    70,460 miles
    Test number
    707236264694

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass67,343 miles8 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    67,343 miles
    Test number
    969512205258
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteClutch pedal
    • NoteN/S/F Steering arm has slight play
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteWater level low

  16. Fail67,343 miles (+4,303)2 repaired8 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,343 miles
    Test number
    998572805256
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteClutch pedal
    • NoteN/S/F Steering arm has slight play
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteWater level low

  17. Pass63,040 miles (+5,618)10 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    63,040 miles
    Test number
    388485324467
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing unevenly
    • NoteExhaust corroded
    • NoteN/s/r tyre perished
    • NoteSlight blow from silencer

  18. Pass57,422 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    57,422 miles
    Test number
    798288623205
    • NoteRear exhaust silencer corroded

  19. Fail57,422 miles (+4,924)3 failures2 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,422 miles
    Test number
    728198423277
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)
    • FailureFront Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteRear exhaust silencer corroded

  20. Pass52,498 miles (+2,456)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    52,498 miles
    Test number
    808414232266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass50,042 miles (+6,083)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    50,042 miles
    Test number
    667157671246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail43,959 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,959 miles
    Test number
    122967350300
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  23. Pass43,959 miles (+1,498)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    43,959 miles
    Test number
    973647550396

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass42,461 miles (+6,030)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2011
    Odometer
    42,461 miles
    Test number
    514276600173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail36,431 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,431 miles
    Test number
    213813219435
    • Repaired at testExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass36,431 miles (+6,583)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2010
    Odometer
    36,431 miles
    Test number
    354853519179
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  27. Pass29,848 miles (+6,011)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2009
    Odometer
    29,848 miles
    Test number
    643255308194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass23,837 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2008
    Odometer
    23,837 miles
    Test number
    291893827492
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  29. Fail23,837 miles (+6,286)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,837 miles
    Test number
    701073927194
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  30. Pass17,551 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2007
    Odometer
    17,551 miles
    Test number
    284881806461

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail17,551 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,551 miles
    Test number
    721401106176
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LE03 STO

Does LE03 STO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LE03 STO expired on 9 Oct 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LE03 STO?
The MOT on LE03 STO expired on 9 Oct 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LE03 STO done?
LE03 STO was recorded at 147,012 miles at its MOT on 26 Sept 2024, an average of 7,013 miles a year.
Has LE03 STO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LE03 STO has failed 12 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on LE03 STO 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 STO find?
LE03 STO failed its latest MOT on 26 Sept 2024 with 8 major defects, 1 minor defect and 9 advisories: nearside front brake hose excessively deteriorated; nearside front brake pipe excessively corroded to rear; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush, and 15 more.

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