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Yellow · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc

LE03 VGNMOT history

LE03 VGN is a yellow petrol MINI first used on 3 Mar 2003. Its MOT expired on 11 Mar 2023 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 94,600 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Mar 2022.

LE03 VGN yellow MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a MINI Hatch, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 11 Mar 2023
Mileage
94,600 mi
At MOT on 12 Mar 2022
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,737 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LE03 VGN
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Yellow
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
3 Mar 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Mar 2023
Latest MOT test
12 Mar 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LE03 VGN was last recorded at 94,600 miles on 12 Mar 2022, 19 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Mar 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
94,581 miles · 8 Mar 2022
Between the last two tests
19 miles
Average per year
4,737 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 94,600 miles
  • 2021 – 92,374 miles
  • 2020 – 90,961 miles
  • 2019 – 83,975 miles
  • 2018 – 79,288 miles
  • 2017 – 74,719 miles
  • 2015 – 69,741 miles
  • 2014 – 61,680 miles
  • 2013 – 58,419 miles
  • 2012 – 53,189 miles
  • 2011 – 46,619 miles
  • 2010 – 40,770 miles
  • 2009 – 35,818 miles
  • 2008 – 30,261 miles
  • 2007 – 23,994 miles
  • 2006 – 18,595 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass94,600 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Engine has an oil leak from lower end

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Both front tyres have cracks around the inner walls

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Both front wishbone arm, rear bushes have deteriorated/soft.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2014

Full MOT history

20 tests since 23 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass94,600 miles (+19)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    94,600 miles
    Test number
    896676264998
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail94,581 miles (+2,207)5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,581 miles
    Test number
    961154125699
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass92,374 miles (+1,413)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    92,374 miles
    Test number
    798532101604
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass90,961 miles (+6,986)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    90,961 miles
    Test number
    216406084290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass83,975 miles (+4,687)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    83,975 miles
    Test number
    340368369413

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass79,288 miles (+155)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    79,288 miles
    Test number
    586354459975
    • AdvisoryEngine has an oil leak from lower end
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  7. Fail79,133 miles (+4,414)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,133 miles
    Test number
    492896927912
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Inner pad (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryEngine has an oil leak from lower end
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn bold on inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

  8. Pass74,719 miles (+4,978)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    74,719 miles
    Test number
    963322571295
    • AdvisoryNearside fuel cap missing
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  9. Pass69,741 miles (+83)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    69,741 miles
    Test number
    458999720135
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres have cracks around the inner walls
    • AdvisoryBoth front wishbone arm, rear bushes have deteriorated/soft.

  10. Fail69,658 miles (+7,978)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,658 miles
    Test number
    655988321944
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres have cracks around the inner walls
    • AdvisoryBoth front wishbone arm, rear bushes have deteriorated/soft.

  11. Pass61,680 miles (+3,261)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    61,680 miles
    Test number
    775022464252
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  12. Pass58,419 miles (+5,230)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    58,419 miles
    Test number
    175118743212
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  13. Pass53,189 miles (+6,570)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    53,189 miles
    Test number
    748003942274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass46,619 miles (+5,849)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    46,619 miles
    Test number
    716715041231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass40,770 miles (+4,952)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    40,770 miles
    Test number
    602476540255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass35,818 miles (+5,557)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    35,818 miles
    Test number
    502882519200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass30,261 miles (+6,267)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    30,261 miles
    Test number
    810080068083
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  18. Fail23,994 miles2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,994 miles
    Test number
    592441367014
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  19. Pass23,994 miles (+5,399)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    23,994 miles
    Test number
    654291267086
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  20. Pass18,595 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    18,595 miles
    Test number
    711754956076
    • 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)

Questions about LE03 VGN

Does LE03 VGN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LE03 VGN expired on 11 Mar 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LE03 VGN?
The MOT on LE03 VGN expired on 11 Mar 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LE03 VGN done?
LE03 VGN was recorded at 94,600 miles at its MOT on 12 Mar 2022, an average of 4,737 miles a year.
Has LE03 VGN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LE03 VGN has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on LE03 VGN 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 VGN find?
LE03 VGN passed its latest MOT on 12 Mar 2022 with 4 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 1 more.

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