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Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc

LE03 VUAMOT history

LE03 VUA is a silver petrol MINI first used on 26 Mar 2003. Its MOT is valid until 3 May 2027 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 73,413 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 May 2026.

LE03 VUA silver MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 3 May 2027
Mileage
73,413 mi
At MOT on 4 May 2026
MOT tests
28
21 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,289 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LE03 VUA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
26 Mar 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 May 2027
Latest MOT test
4 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LE03 VUA was last recorded at 73,413 miles on 4 May 2026, 10 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
73,403 miles · 28 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
10 miles
Average per year
3,289 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 73,413 miles
  • 2025 – 69,165 miles
  • 2024 – 64,113 miles
  • 2023 – 61,956 miles
  • 2022 – 56,337 miles
  • 2021 – 48,891 miles
  • 2020 – 40,134 miles
  • 2019 – 38,330 miles
  • 2018 – 37,176 miles
  • 2017 – 35,354 miles
  • 2016 – 33,693 miles
  • 2015 – 31,857 miles
  • 2014 – 29,886 miles
  • 2013 – 27,421 miles
  • 2012 – 24,359 miles
  • 2011 – 20,916 miles
  • 2010 – 17,725 miles
  • 2009 – 13,091 miles
  • 2008 – 10,524 miles
  • 2007 – 9,256 miles
  • 2006 – 7,273 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass73,413 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe corroded at rear (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe corroded at rear (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive general oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear shocks corroded (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2025–2026

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

28 tests since 24 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass73,413 miles (+10)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2027
    Odometer
    73,413 miles
    Test number
    910634220458
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe corroded at rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe corroded at rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive general oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear shocks corroded (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Fail73,403 miles (+4,238)2 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,403 miles
    Test number
    656647603508
    • MajorNearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe corroded at rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe corroded at rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive general oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear shocks corroded (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Pass69,165 miles (+5)2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    69,165 miles
    Test number
    687988312752
    • MinorOffside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail69,160 miles (+5,047)1 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,160 miles
    Test number
    527333615403
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass64,113 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    64,113 miles
    Test number
    874145852853
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to front and rear axles
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail64,113 miles (+2,157)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,113 miles
    Test number
    264688540386
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to front and rear axles
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass61,956 miles (+5,619)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    61,956 miles
    Test number
    172764295687
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

  8. Pass56,337 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    56,337 miles
    Test number
    277890870352
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • 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))
    • 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))

  9. Fail56,337 miles (+7,446)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,337 miles
    Test number
    528012841926
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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))

  10. Pass48,891 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    48,891 miles
    Test number
    592596975898
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside front steering arm has slight play

  11. Fail48,891 miles (+8,757)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,891 miles
    Test number
    148992553750
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both rear (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside front steering arm has slight play

  12. Pass40,134 miles (+1,804)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    40,134 miles
    Test number
    670941897618

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass38,330 miles (+1,154)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    38,330 miles
    Test number
    852327128031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass37,176 miles (+1,822)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2019
    Odometer
    37,176 miles
    Test number
    274299645701

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass35,354 miles (+1,661)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2018
    Odometer
    35,354 miles
    Test number
    290407987826

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass33,693 miles (+1,836)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2017
    Odometer
    33,693 miles
    Test number
    849964162867

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass31,857 miles (+1,971)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2016
    Odometer
    31,857 miles
    Test number
    785707245173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass29,886 miles (+2,465)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2015
    Odometer
    29,886 miles
    Test number
    219559344400

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass27,421 miles (+3,062)1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2014
    Odometer
    27,421 miles
    Test number
    515089843117
    • NoteBoth n/s tyres sidewall slightly split and deteriorated

  20. Pass24,359 miles (+3,443)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2013
    Odometer
    24,359 miles
    Test number
    799119342119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass20,916 miles (+3,191)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2012
    Odometer
    20,916 miles
    Test number
    408646141161
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass17,725 miles (+4,634)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2011
    Odometer
    17,725 miles
    Test number
    152464840170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass13,091 miles (+2,567)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2010
    Odometer
    13,091 miles
    Test number
    224432359121
    • AdvisoryOffside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteOil level high

  24. Pass10,524 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    10,524 miles
    Test number
    403521758005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail10,524 miles (+1,268)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    10,524 miles
    Test number
    470281158040
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  26. Pass9,256 miles (+1,983)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    9,256 miles
    Test number
    142731177092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass7,273 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    7,273 miles
    Test number
    593660996085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail7,273 miles5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    7,273 miles
    Test number
    761133286069
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Questions about LE03 VUA

Does LE03 VUA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LE03 VUA is valid until 3 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LE03 VUA?
The MOT on LE03 VUA is valid until 3 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LE03 VUA done?
LE03 VUA was recorded at 73,413 miles at its MOT on 4 May 2026, an average of 3,289 miles a year.
Has LE03 VUA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LE03 VUA has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on LE03 VUA 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 VUA find?
LE03 VUA passed its latest MOT on 4 May 2026 with 8 advisories: nearside brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe corroded at rear; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe corroded at rear, and 5 more.

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