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Red · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc

LE03 UCBMOT history

LE03 UCB is a red petrol MINI Cooper first used on 30 Apr 2003. Its MOT is valid until 14 Aug 2027 and it has passed 20 of 32 MOT tests, with 143,989 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Aug 2026.

LE03 UCB red MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 14 Aug 2027
Mileage
143,989 mi
At MOT on 15 Aug 2026
MOT tests
32
20 passed · 12 failed
Per year
5,703 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LE03 UCB
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Model
Cooper
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
30 Apr 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LE03 UCB was last recorded at 143,989 miles on 15 Aug 2026, 1,395 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
142,594 miles · 6 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
1,395 miles
Average per year
5,703 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 143,989 miles
  • 2025 – 142,594 miles
  • 2024 – 141,870 miles
  • 2022 – 139,010 miles
  • 2021 – 137,951 miles
  • 2020 – 136,713 miles
  • 2019 – 134,096 miles
  • 2018 – 130,215 miles
  • 2017 – 124,779 miles
  • 2016 – 115,179 miles
  • 2015 – 110,865 miles
  • 2014 – 103,876 miles
  • 2013 – 100,182 miles
  • 2012 – 88,407 miles
  • 2011 – 80,125 miles
  • 2010 – 72,881 miles
  • 2009 – 56,690 miles
  • 2008 – 45,697 miles
  • 2007 – 39,847 miles
  • 2006 – 28,127 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass143,989 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both cracking/perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner side wall

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/45/r17

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Exhaust corroded rear pipe/box

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • O/s front brake pipe corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • O/s n/s front lower am bushes split

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear metal (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

32 tests since 21 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass143,989 miles (+1,395)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    143,989 miles
    Test number
    810231566022
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both cracking/perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass142,594 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    142,594 miles
    Test number
    286092014114
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Fail142,594 miles (+724)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,594 miles
    Test number
    136702341920
    • DangerousFront Tyre has ply or cords exposed both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass141,870 miles (+14)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    141,870 miles
    Test number
    699604400682
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/45/r17 (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail141,856 miles (+2,846)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,856 miles
    Test number
    891273476616
    • MajorRear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/45/r17 (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass139,010 miles (+1,059)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    139,010 miles
    Test number
    161542402656
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront and rear suspension components corroded

  7. Pass137,951 miles (+1,238)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    137,951 miles
    Test number
    839288045409
    • AdvisoryFuel tank straps corroded

  8. Pass136,713 miles (+2,617)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    136,713 miles
    Test number
    829944750820
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing split on inside wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust at rear into box corroded

  9. Pass134,096 miles (+48)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    134,096 miles
    Test number
    471226320722

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail134,048 miles (+3,833)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,048 miles
    Test number
    462031477202
    • MajorNearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

  11. Pass130,215 miles (+5,436)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    130,215 miles
    Test number
    778947877529
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryExhaust front flexy deteriorated
    • AdvisoryN/s rear tyre uneven tread on inside

  12. Pass124,779 miles (+22)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    124,779 miles
    Test number
    143569537368
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded rear pipe/box
    • AdvisoryO/s front brake pipe corroded
    • AdvisoryO/s n/s front lower am bushes split

  13. Fail124,757 miles (+9,578)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,757 miles
    Test number
    559057325667
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)
    • FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded rear pipe/box
    • AdvisoryO/s front brake pipe corroded
    • AdvisoryO/s n/s front lower am bushes split

  14. Pass115,179 miles (+4,314)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    115,179 miles
    Test number
    214452846363

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass110,865 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    110,865 miles
    Test number
    853279739313
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear metal (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryStone chip in windscreen

  16. Fail110,865 miles (+6,989)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,865 miles
    Test number
    417177287345
    • FailureBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear metal (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear metal (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryStone chip in windscreen

  17. Pass103,876 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2015
    Odometer
    103,876 miles
    Test number
    586821624165
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Fail103,873 miles (+3,691)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,873 miles
    Test number
    455071424163
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass100,182 miles (+3)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2014
    Odometer
    100,182 miles
    Test number
    665561353189
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

  20. Fail100,179 miles (+11,772)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,179 miles
    Test number
    687569543115
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

  21. Pass88,407 miles (+82)6 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2013
    Odometer
    88,407 miles
    Test number
    675752822176
    • NoteExhaust corroded
    • NoteFront pads low
    • NoteMovement in lower steering uj
    • NoteN/s/r jack pad missing
    • NoteScreen damaged
    • NoteTravel on hand brake

  22. Fail88,325 miles (+8,200)2 failures6 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,325 miles
    Test number
    207535712428
    • FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteExhaust corroded
    • NoteFront pads low
    • NoteMovement in lower steering uj
    • NoteN/s/r jack pad missing
    • NoteScreen damaged
    • NoteTravel on hand brake

  23. Pass80,125 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2012
    Odometer
    80,125 miles
    Test number
    659744401110
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Fail80,125 miles (+7,244)7 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,125 miles
    Test number
    539193001153
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
    • FailureRear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass72,881 miles (+16,191)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2011
    Odometer
    72,881 miles
    Test number
    770286220169
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  26. Pass56,690 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2010
    Odometer
    56,690 miles
    Test number
    100812329172
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  27. Fail56,690 miles (+10,993)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,690 miles
    Test number
    930222229139
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  28. Fail45,697 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,697 miles
    Test number
    211303628121
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  29. Pass45,697 miles (+5,850)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2009
    Odometer
    45,697 miles
    Test number
    243523028434

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass39,847 miles (+11,720)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    39,847 miles
    Test number
    930888507109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail28,127 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,127 miles
    Test number
    373761816176
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

  32. Pass28,127 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    28,127 miles
    Test number
    614401216195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LE03 UCB

Does LE03 UCB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LE03 UCB is valid until 14 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LE03 UCB?
The MOT on LE03 UCB is valid until 14 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LE03 UCB done?
LE03 UCB was recorded at 143,989 miles at its MOT on 15 Aug 2026, an average of 5,703 miles a year.
Has LE03 UCB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LE03 UCB has failed 12 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on LE03 UCB 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 UCB find?
LE03 UCB passed its latest MOT on 15 Aug 2026 with 1 advisory: rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both cracking/perished.

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