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Black · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc

LL03 LZRMOT history

LL03 LZR is a black petrol MINI first used on 1 Aug 2003. Its MOT expired on 12 Mar 2026 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 122,889 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Mar 2025.

LL03 LZR black MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 12 Mar 2026
Mileage
122,889 mi
At MOT on 5 Mar 2025
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,141 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL03 LZR
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
1 Aug 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
5 Mar 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL03 LZR was last recorded at 122,889 miles on 5 Mar 2025, 4,323 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Feb 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
118,566 miles · 28 Feb 2024
Between the last two tests
4,323 miles
Average per year
5,141 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 122,889 miles
  • 2024 – 118,566 miles
  • 2023 – 112,176 miles
  • 2022 – 107,458 miles
  • 2021 – 101,722 miles
  • 2020 – 94,207 miles
  • 2019 – 80,304 miles
  • 2018 – 76,770 miles
  • 2017 – 74,239 miles
  • 2016 – 70,715 miles
  • 2015 – 67,352 miles
  • 2014 – 64,483 miles
  • 2013 – 60,670 miles
  • 2012 – 56,838 miles
  • 2011 – 53,999 miles
  • 2010 – 48,124 miles
  • 2008 – 38,714 miles
  • 2007 – 33,308 miles
  • 2006 – 27,253 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass122,889 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020

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.

  • Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Oil leak on engine

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass122,889 miles (+4,323)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    122,889 miles
    Test number
    219227828719
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass118,566 miles (+6,390)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    118,566 miles
    Test number
    809515611228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass112,176 miles (+4,718)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    112,176 miles
    Test number
    316887900965
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective Three mounts on rear. (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Pass107,458 miles (+65)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    107,458 miles
    Test number
    917336785344
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Fail107,393 miles (+5,671)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,393 miles
    Test number
    725359554922
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass101,722 miles (+7,515)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    101,722 miles
    Test number
    979566461809
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass94,207 miles (+13,903)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    94,207 miles
    Test number
    898461020697
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

  8. Pass80,304 miles (+3,534)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    80,304 miles
    Test number
    806618889189
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to offside rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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))

  9. Pass76,770 miles (+2,531)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    76,770 miles
    Test number
    709073264293
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  10. Pass74,239 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    74,239 miles
    Test number
    914206389231
    • AdvisoryOil leak on engine

  11. Fail74,238 miles (+3,523)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,238 miles
    Test number
    147402900320
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOil leak on engine

  12. Pass70,715 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    70,715 miles
    Test number
    385935111934
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  13. Fail70,715 miles (+3,363)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,715 miles
    Test number
    731572051324
    • FailureFront Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak engine (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tyre miss shaped 205/45r17 (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  14. Pass67,352 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    67,352 miles
    Test number
    688658035061
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteExhaust back box has slight corrosion
    • NoteOil leak

  15. Fail67,352 miles (+2,869)4 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,352 miles
    Test number
    878007835044
    • FailureNearside Front 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 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteExhaust back box has slight corrosion
    • NoteOil leak

  16. Pass64,483 miles (+3,813)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    64,483 miles
    Test number
    495732734031
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass60,670 miles (+3,832)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    60,670 miles
    Test number
    799682933011
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass56,838 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    56,838 miles
    Test number
    338328232037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail56,838 miles (+2,839)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,838 miles
    Test number
    758378932064
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  20. Pass53,999 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    53,999 miles
    Test number
    547792131038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail53,998 miles (+5,874)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,998 miles
    Test number
    247621031086
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass48,124 miles (+9,410)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    48,124 miles
    Test number
    852617820023
    • NoteRear brakes slightly binding

  23. Pass38,714 miles (+5,406)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    38,714 miles
    Test number
    190971598261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass33,308 miles (+1,229)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    33,308 miles
    Test number
    872244277247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass32,079 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    32,079 miles
    Test number
    924787197127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail32,079 miles (+4,826)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,079 miles
    Test number
    481577297156
    • FailureNearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

  27. Pass27,253 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    27,253 miles
    Test number
    361169906249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL03 LZR

Does LL03 LZR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LL03 LZR expired on 12 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LL03 LZR?
The MOT on LL03 LZR expired on 12 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LL03 LZR done?
LL03 LZR was recorded at 122,889 miles at its MOT on 5 Mar 2025, an average of 5,141 miles a year.
Has LL03 LZR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL03 LZR has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on LL03 LZR 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 LZR find?
LL03 LZR passed its latest MOT on 5 Mar 2025 with 5 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front play in steering rack inner joint(s), and 2 more.

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