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Grey · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc

LL03 VHPMOT history

LL03 VHP is a grey petrol MINI first used on 25 Jul 2003. Its MOT is valid until 9 Sept 2027 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 99,831 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Sept 2026.

LL03 VHP grey MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a MINI Hatch, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 9 Sept 2027
Mileage
99,831 mi
At MOT on 10 Sept 2026
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,978 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL03 VHP
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
25 Jul 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL03 VHP was last recorded at 99,831 miles on 10 Sept 2026, 3,057 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
96,774 miles · 28 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
3,057 miles
Average per year
3,978 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 99,831 miles
  • 2025 – 96,774 miles
  • 2024 – 93,260 miles
  • 2023 – 90,946 miles
  • 2022 – 88,593 miles
  • 2021 – 86,098 miles
  • 2020 – 83,065 miles
  • 2019 – 80,021 miles
  • 2018 – 77,801 miles
  • 2017 – 74,677 miles
  • 2016 – 68,833 miles
  • 2015 – 62,175 miles
  • 2014 – 59,222 miles
  • 2013 – 45,562 miles
  • 2012 – 42,026 miles
  • 2011 – 39,228 miles
  • 2009 – 35,140 miles
  • 2007 – 25,598 miles
  • 2006 – 19,844 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass99,831 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases From the V Band clamps (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryFuel cap seal is heavily perished
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2023

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bushes

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides inner wings

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Inner Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced both sides inner sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

25 tests since 1 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass99,831 miles (+3,057)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    99,831 miles
    Test number
    289050318383
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases From the V Band clamps (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal is heavily perished
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • 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))

  2. Pass96,774 miles (+3,514)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    96,774 miles
    Test number
    190500926558
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  3. Pass93,260 miles (+91)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    93,260 miles
    Test number
    554969221902
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides inner wings (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced both sides inner sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail93,169 miles (+2,223)1 dangerous8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,169 miles
    Test number
    400666189257
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides inner wings (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced both sides inner sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass90,946 miles (+2,353)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    90,946 miles
    Test number
    358257902504
    • 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 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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass88,593 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    88,593 miles
    Test number
    530955265684
    • 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 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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail88,593 miles (+2,495)2 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,593 miles
    Test number
    135420915071
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • 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 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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass86,098 miles (+3,033)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    86,098 miles
    Test number
    227612767824
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass83,065 miles (+3,044)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    83,065 miles
    Test number
    908864070868
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass80,021 miles (+2,220)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    80,021 miles
    Test number
    864312953494

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass77,801 miles (+3,124)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    77,801 miles
    Test number
    651142663420

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass74,677 miles (+5,844)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    74,677 miles
    Test number
    971802959198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass68,833 miles (+51)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    68,833 miles
    Test number
    478104633873

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail68,782 miles (+6,607)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,782 miles
    Test number
    927552196329
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass62,175 miles (+2,953)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    62,175 miles
    Test number
    120170241112
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both n/s o/s (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both n/s o/s (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront engine oil leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear [P ] bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer steering rack gaiter twisted
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' centre (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear [ P ] bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both n/s o/s (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both n/s o/s (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass59,222 miles (+8,216)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    59,222 miles
    Test number
    808224744320

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass51,006 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    51,006 miles
    Test number
    499084934066
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteN/s headlamp aim on high limit

  18. Fail51,003 miles (+5,441)6 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,003 miles
    Test number
    736554934004
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteN/s headlamp aim on high limit

  19. Pass45,562 miles (+3,536)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    45,562 miles
    Test number
    359140533030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass42,026 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    42,026 miles
    Test number
    146010712031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail42,026 miles (+2,798)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,026 miles
    Test number
    289870412094
    • FailureFront position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

  22. Pass39,228 miles (+4,088)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    39,228 miles
    Test number
    939114921089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass35,140 miles (+9,542)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    35,140 miles
    Test number
    121557219230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass25,598 miles (+5,754)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    25,598 miles
    Test number
    602891847294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass19,844 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    19,844 miles
    Test number
    984573316262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL03 VHP

Does LL03 VHP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL03 VHP is valid until 9 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LL03 VHP?
The MOT on LL03 VHP is valid until 9 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL03 VHP done?
LL03 VHP was recorded at 99,831 miles at its MOT on 10 Sept 2026, an average of 3,978 miles a year.
Has LL03 VHP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL03 VHP has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on LL03 VHP 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 VHP find?
LL03 VHP passed its latest MOT on 10 Sept 2026 with 10 advisories: brake fluid close to minimum mark; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from the v band clamps; fuel cap seal is heavily perished, and 7 more.

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