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Green · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc

LL03 EXHMOT history

LL03 EXH is a green petrol MINI first used on 19 Jul 2003. Its MOT expired on 8 Nov 2024 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 120,144 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Oct 2024.

LL03 EXH green MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a MINI Hatch, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 8 Nov 2024
Mileage
120,144 mi
At MOT on 18 Oct 2024
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,579 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL03 EXH
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
19 Jul 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Nov 2024
Latest MOT test
18 Oct 2024 (Fail)

Mileage history

LL03 EXH was last recorded at 120,144 miles on 18 Oct 2024, 5,420 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Oct 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 14 Jul 2007: 15,025 miles, lower than 18,472 miles on 29 Jul 2006.

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
114,724 miles · 19 Oct 2023
Between the last two tests
5,420 miles
Average per year
5,579 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 120,144 miles
  • 2023 – 114,724 miles
  • 2022 – 106,875 miles
  • 2021 – 98,033 miles
  • 2020 – 92,967 miles
  • 2019 – 89,703 miles
  • 2018 – 85,481 miles
  • 2017 – 81,873 miles
  • 2016 – 78,442 miles
  • 2015 – 74,612 miles
  • 2014 – 70,256 miles
  • 2013 – 63,506 miles
  • 2012 – 55,524 miles
  • 2011 – 48,439 miles
  • 2010 – 43,333 miles
  • 2009 – 35,927 miles
  • 2008 – 29,570 miles
  • 2007 – 15,025 miles
  • 2006 – 18,472 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail120,144 miles
  • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • 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 aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • MajorPower steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))
  • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryBRAKE PIPE CORRODED
  • AdvisoryCHIP TO SCREEN ON LIMIT
  • AdvisoryFront BOTH TOP MOUNT BADLY SPLIT
  • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryPOWER STEERING PIPE DAMPNESS
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ON LIMIT (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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.

  • Items removed from driver's view prior to test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

26 tests since 29 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail120,144 miles (+5,420)1 dangerous5 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,144 miles
    Test number
    531668793417
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (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 aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorPower steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBRAKE PIPE CORRODED
    • AdvisoryCHIP TO SCREEN ON LIMIT
    • AdvisoryFront BOTH TOP MOUNT BADLY SPLIT
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPOWER STEERING PIPE DAMPNESS
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ON LIMIT (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  2. Pass114,724 miles (+34)3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    114,724 miles
    Test number
    811872444926
    • MinorNearside Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield insecure
  3. Fail114,690 miles (+7,815)4 major3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,690 miles
    Test number
    220751602142
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorPower steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))
    • MinorNearside Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield insecure
  4. Pass106,875 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    106,875 miles
    Test number
    718477664842
    • AdvisoryBoth front brake pipes rusty
    • AdvisoryBoth rear exhaust rubber mounts broken but still support exhaust
    • AdvisoryFront brakes slight imbalance
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal perishing
    • AdvisoryHigh level brake light not working
    • AdvisoryNearside front inner brake pad worn
    • AdvisoryNearside front top suspension mount splitting
  5. Fail106,870 miles (+8,837)4 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,870 miles
    Test number
    975635176320
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front brake pipes rusty
    • AdvisoryBoth rear exhaust rubber mounts broken but still support exhaust
    • AdvisoryFront brakes slight imbalance
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal perishing
    • AdvisoryHigh level brake light not working
    • AdvisoryNearside front inner brake pad worn
    • AdvisoryNearside front top suspension mount splitting
  6. Pass98,033 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    98,033 miles
    Test number
    956702026768
    • AdvisoryCorrosion t rear trailing arms by mounting bolts
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to brake pipes front to rear and front by hoses close to limits
  7. Fail98,028 miles (+5,061)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,028 miles
    Test number
    197784806716
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion t rear trailing arms by mounting bolts
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to brake pipes front to rear and front by hoses close to limits
  8. Pass92,967 miles (+3,264)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    92,967 miles
    Test number
    436998873461

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass89,703 miles (+4,222)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    89,703 miles
    Test number
    377026305302

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass85,481 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2019
    Odometer
    85,481 miles
    Test number
    660929255624
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres cracking
  11. Fail85,481 miles (+3,608)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,481 miles
    Test number
    427761260474
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint lower ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureRear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres cracking
  12. Pass81,873 miles (+3,431)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2018
    Odometer
    81,873 miles
    Test number
    145007795462

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass78,442 miles (+3,830)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2017
    Odometer
    78,442 miles
    Test number
    803641098207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass74,612 miles (+4,356)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2016
    Odometer
    74,612 miles
    Test number
    277498615445
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  15. Pass70,256 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2015
    Odometer
    70,256 miles
    Test number
    597568524157
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  16. Fail70,254 miles (+6,748)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,254 miles
    Test number
    966336024184
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  17. Pass63,506 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    63,506 miles
    Test number
    926229553162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail63,506 miles (+7,982)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,506 miles
    Test number
    788648253199
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteN/s/f inner drum stick
  19. Pass55,524 miles (+7,085)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    55,524 miles
    Test number
    479012872141
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
  20. Pass48,439 miles (+5,106)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    48,439 miles
    Test number
    338978871134
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteAll brake discs rusty
  21. Pass43,333 miles (+7,406)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    43,333 miles
    Test number
    591944980180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass35,927 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    35,927 miles
    Test number
    990890789157
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
  23. Fail35,925 miles (+6,355)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,925 miles
    Test number
    944140089153
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
  24. Pass29,570 miles (+14,545)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    29,570 miles
    Test number
    304123178104
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  25. Pass15,025 miles (-3,447)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    15,025 miles
    Test number
    550065197185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass18,472 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    18,472 miles
    Test number
    344880616228
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Questions about LL03 EXH

Does LL03 EXH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LL03 EXH expired on 8 Nov 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LL03 EXH?
The MOT on LL03 EXH expired on 8 Nov 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LL03 EXH done?
LL03 EXH was recorded at 120,144 miles at its MOT on 18 Oct 2024, an average of 5,579 miles a year.
Has LL03 EXH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL03 EXH has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on LL03 EXH ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 14 Jul 2007. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LL03 EXH find?
LL03 EXH failed its latest MOT on 18 Oct 2024 with 1 dangerous defect, 5 major defects and 7 advisories: rear brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick; nearside headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect; offside front inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt, and 10 more.

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