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Grey · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc

LE03 VUMMOT history

LE03 VUM is a grey petrol MINI first used on 2 Jul 2003. Its MOT is valid until 28 Jul 2027 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 80,774 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jul 2026.

LE03 VUM grey MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 28 Jul 2027
Mileage
80,774 mi
At MOT on 29 Jul 2026
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,220 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LE03 VUM
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
2 Jul 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LE03 VUM was last recorded at 80,774 miles on 29 Jul 2026, 320 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Dec 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 9 May 2016: 61,853 miles, lower than 62,822 miles on 27 Apr 2016.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
80,454 miles · 11 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
320 miles
Average per year
3,220 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 80,774 miles
  • 2025 – 80,454 miles
  • 2024 – 79,656 miles
  • 2023 – 79,459 miles
  • 2022 – 78,557 miles
  • 2021 – 77,923 miles
  • 2020 – 72,107 miles
  • 2019 – 69,326 miles
  • 2018 – 67,042 miles
  • 2017 – 64,076 miles
  • 2016 – 61,853 miles
  • 2015 – 56,968 miles
  • 2014 – 50,062 miles
  • 2013 – 44,945 miles
  • 2012 – 39,069 miles
  • 2010 – 33,127 miles
  • 2009 – 28,398 miles
  • 2007 – 20,223 miles
  • 2006 – 16,303 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass80,774 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

26 tests since 22 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass80,774 miles (+320)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    80,774 miles
    Test number
    178798340683

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass80,454 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    80,454 miles
    Test number
    658375308241
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. Fail80,454 miles (+798)2 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,454 miles
    Test number
    307396313443
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  4. Pass79,656 miles (+197)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    79,656 miles
    Test number
    183989176341

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass79,459 miles (+902)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    79,459 miles
    Test number
    293716817044
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  6. Pass78,557 miles (+634)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    78,557 miles
    Test number
    115270473158
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  7. Pass77,923 miles (+5,816)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    77,923 miles
    Test number
    651538095080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass72,107 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    72,107 miles
    Test number
    168668892482

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail72,107 miles (+2,781)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,107 miles
    Test number
    260643395116
    • Repaired at testOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
  10. Pass69,326 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    69,326 miles
    Test number
    241889399719

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail69,325 miles (+2,283)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,325 miles
    Test number
    767959908255
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  12. Pass67,042 miles (+2,966)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2019
    Odometer
    67,042 miles
    Test number
    409879391417
    • AdvisoryFront side windows excessively tinted
  13. Pass64,076 miles (+32)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2018
    Odometer
    64,076 miles
    Test number
    139040269523
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  14. Fail64,044 miles (+2,191)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,044 miles
    Test number
    404302005402
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part carrier bracket broken (3.6.B.4a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  15. Pass61,853 miles (-969)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2017
    Odometer
    61,853 miles
    Test number
    855491741820
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear tyres wearing on inner edges
    • AdvisorySlight power steering leak
    • AdvisoryTPM light on
  16. Fail62,822 miles (+5,854)5 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,822 miles
    Test number
    672082403543
    • FailureNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear tyres wearing on inner edges
    • AdvisorySlight power steering leak
    • AdvisoryTPM light on
  17. Pass56,968 miles (+6,906)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    56,968 miles
    Test number
    555609515177
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  18. Pass50,062 miles (+62)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    50,062 miles
    Test number
    308067944100
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  19. Fail50,000 miles (+5,055)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,000 miles
    Test number
    387912044132
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  20. Pass44,945 miles (+5,876)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    44,945 miles
    Test number
    125191763142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass39,069 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2013
    Odometer
    39,069 miles
    Test number
    656223132185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail39,069 miles (+5,942)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,069 miles
    Test number
    458272732105
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
  23. Pass33,127 miles (+4,729)1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    33,127 miles
    Test number
    801550240391
    • NoteN/N DIFFERENTIAL OIL-SEAL LEAKING........Thanx.....
  24. Pass28,398 miles (+8,175)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    28,398 miles
    Test number
    520718799145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass20,223 miles (+3,920)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    20,223 miles
    Test number
    881081877220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass16,303 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    16,303 miles
    Test number
    291013406248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LE03 VUM

Does LE03 VUM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LE03 VUM is valid until 28 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LE03 VUM?
The MOT on LE03 VUM is valid until 28 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LE03 VUM done?
LE03 VUM was recorded at 80,774 miles at its MOT on 29 Jul 2026, an average of 3,220 miles a year.
Has LE03 VUM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LE03 VUM has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on LE03 VUM ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 9 May 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LE03 VUM find?
LE03 VUM passed its latest MOT on 29 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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