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Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc

LL03 LELMOT history

LL03 LEL is a blue petrol MINI first used on 17 May 2003. Its MOT expired on 31 Aug 2026 and it has passed 20 of 32 MOT tests, with 132,022 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Aug 2025.

LL03 LEL blue MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 31 Aug 2026
Mileage
132,022 mi
At MOT on 13 Aug 2025
MOT tests
32
20 passed · 12 failed
Per year
4,595 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL03 LEL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
17 May 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 31 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
13 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL03 LEL was last recorded at 132,022 miles on 13 Aug 2025, 4,060 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
127,962 miles · 23 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
4,060 miles
Average per year
4,595 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 132,022 miles
  • 2024 – 127,962 miles
  • 2023 – 126,810 miles
  • 2022 – 124,987 miles
  • 2021 – 123,392 miles
  • 2020 – 122,190 miles
  • 2019 – 119,328 miles
  • 2018 – 110,336 miles
  • 2017 – 106,762 miles
  • 2016 – 100,446 miles
  • 2015 – 95,208 miles
  • 2014 – 86,336 miles
  • 2013 – 82,442 miles
  • 2012 – 77,073 miles
  • 2011 – 72,013 miles
  • 2010 – 66,128 miles
  • 2009 – 61,464 miles
  • 2008 – 57,505 miles
  • 2007 – 52,030 miles
  • 2006 – 43,666 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass132,022 miles
  • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated re inflated to correct pressure (5.2.3 (l))
  • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Headlamp aim too low

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Rear disc rusted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass132,022 miles (+4,060)3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    132,022 miles
    Test number
    563106194166
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated re inflated to correct pressure (5.2.3 (l))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Pass127,962 miles (+2)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    127,962 miles
    Test number
    489830351243
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySeat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Fail127,960 miles (+1,150)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,960 miles
    Test number
    488921273617
    • MajorOffside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryDriver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass126,810 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    126,810 miles
    Test number
    529460592855
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc rusted
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc rusted

  5. Fail126,810 miles (+1,823)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,810 miles
    Test number
    591008994070
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc rusted
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc rusted

  6. Pass124,987 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    124,987 miles
    Test number
    471759091584
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryCoolant loss from radiator?

  7. Fail124,985 miles (+1,593)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,985 miles
    Test number
    466127291833
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryCoolant loss from radiator?

  8. Pass123,392 miles (+55)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    123,392 miles
    Test number
    757885447641

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail123,337 miles (+1,147)5 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,337 miles
    Test number
    772329102098
    • MajorFuel tank insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorHeadlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorDriver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass122,190 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    122,190 miles
    Test number
    871604975227
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear disc rusted
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear disc rusted

  11. Fail122,190 miles (+2,862)6 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,190 miles
    Test number
    728350963366
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear disc rusted
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear disc rusted

  12. Pass119,328 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    119,328 miles
    Test number
    162537388762
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  13. Fail119,328 miles (+8,992)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,328 miles
    Test number
    187448684495
    • DangerousFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  14. Pass110,336 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    110,336 miles
    Test number
    462158885942
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Near steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust hanger deteriorated.

  15. Fail110,336 miles (+3,574)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,336 miles
    Test number
    775777477963
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Near steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust hanger deteriorated.

  16. Pass106,762 miles (+6,316)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    106,762 miles
    Test number
    275902160130
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded metal (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded metal (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  17. Pass100,446 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    100,446 miles
    Test number
    144340278210
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre worn close to minimum limit.

  18. Fail100,446 miles (+5,238)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,446 miles
    Test number
    880134513306
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre worn close to minimum limit.

  19. Pass95,208 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    95,208 miles
    Test number
    315088652910

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail95,208 miles (+8,872)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,208 miles
    Test number
    208211123738
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  21. Pass86,336 miles (+3,894)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    86,336 miles
    Test number
    487987604326
    • 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)

  22. Pass82,442 miles (+5,369)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    82,442 miles
    Test number
    258940383259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass77,073 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    77,073 miles
    Test number
    186436892238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail77,073 miles (+5,060)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,073 miles
    Test number
    489556292288
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  25. Pass72,013 miles (+5,885)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    72,013 miles
    Test number
    565080891200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail66,128 miles4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,128 miles
    Test number
    324437780477
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  27. Pass66,128 miles (+4,664)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    66,128 miles
    Test number
    424887180268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass61,464 miles (+3,959)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    61,464 miles
    Test number
    901463899296
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  29. Pass57,505 miles (+5,475)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    57,505 miles
    Test number
    124274508384

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass52,030 miles (+8,364)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    52,030 miles
    Test number
    271850407235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass43,666 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2007
    Odometer
    43,666 miles
    Test number
    884843546163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Fail43,666 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,666 miles
    Test number
    512852646155
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Questions about LL03 LEL

Does LL03 LEL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LL03 LEL expired on 31 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LL03 LEL?
The MOT on LL03 LEL expired on 31 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LL03 LEL done?
LL03 LEL was recorded at 132,022 miles at its MOT on 13 Aug 2025, an average of 4,595 miles a year.
Has LL03 LEL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL03 LEL has failed 12 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on LL03 LEL 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 LL03 LEL find?
LL03 LEL passed its latest MOT on 13 Aug 2025 with 3 minor defects and 3 advisories: nearside headlamp lens slightly defective; nearside rear tyre obviously under inflated re inflated to correct pressure; offside headlamp lens slightly defective, and 3 more.

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