
MINI
Black · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc
LM03 MVSMOT history
LM03 MVS is a black petrol MINI first used on 10 Jun 2003. Its MOT expired on 17 Jun 2024 and it has passed 20 of 32 MOT tests, with 118,632 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Jun 2023.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 17 Jun 2024
- Mileage
- 118,632 mi
- At MOT on 18 Jun 2023
- MOT tests
- 32
- 20 passed · 12 failed
- Per year
- 5,002 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LM03 MVS
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- MINI
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,598 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 10 Jun 2003
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 17 Jun 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 18 Jun 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
LM03 MVS was last recorded at 118,632 miles on 18 Jun 2023, 5,953 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Mar 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 112,679 miles · 30 Mar 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 5,953 miles
- Average per year
- 5,002 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 118,632 miles
- 2022 – 112,679 miles
- 2021 – 107,745 miles
- 2020 – 104,454 miles
- 2019 – 98,015 miles
- 2018 – 92,420 miles
- 2016 – 86,919 miles
- 2015 – 82,532 miles
- 2014 – 78,710 miles
- 2013 – 72,856 miles
- 2012 – 68,597 miles
- 2011 – 64,234 miles
- 2010 – 59,866 miles
- 2009 – 55,197 miles
- 2008 – 48,103 miles
- 2007 – 39,626 miles
- 2006 – 33,657 miles
What the latest MOT found
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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, 2020–2022
Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020
Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Small cut o/s/r outer tyre wall
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Surface corrosion to parts of n/s and o/s/r inner sills
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Full MOT history
32 tests since 20 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass118,632 miles (+5,953)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 118,632 miles
- Test number
- 892266128011
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass112,679 miles (+3)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 112,679 miles
- Test number
- 119846958139
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail112,676 miles (+4,931)3 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 112,676 miles
- Test number
- 830153939788
- MajorBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass107,745 miles (+1,675)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 107,745 miles
- Test number
- 455878858501
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass106,070 miles (+1,616)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 106,070 miles
- Test number
- 510171085945
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass104,454 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 104,454 miles
- Test number
- 276253036934
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySmall cut o/s/r outer tyre wall
- AdvisorySurface corrosion to parts of n/s and o/s/r inner sills
- AdvisoryW/screen stonechipped
Fail104,454 miles (+6,439)2 dangerous7 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 104,454 miles
- Test number
- 915811753510
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorBrake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))
- MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- 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))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySmall cut o/s/r outer tyre wall
- AdvisorySurface corrosion to parts of n/s and o/s/r inner sills
- AdvisoryW/screen stonechipped
Pass98,015 miles (+5,595)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 98,015 miles
- Test number
- 364132228074
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass92,420 miles (+5,501)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 92,420 miles
- Test number
- 108467843582
- AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Pass86,919 miles7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 86,919 miles
- Test number
- 178745422316
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear mounting close to fail (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust box corroded also rear support clamp has slight movement (7.1.2)
Fail86,919 miles (+3,807)1 repaired7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 86,919 miles
- Test number
- 611695735612
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear mounting close to fail (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust box corroded also rear support clamp has slight movement (7.1.2)
Pass83,112 miles (+580)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 83,112 miles
- Test number
- 448816463200
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass82,532 miles (+43)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 82,532 miles
- Test number
- 236472495910
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre perishing and nail in tread
Fail82,489 miles (+3,779)5 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 82,489 miles
- Test number
- 610933430030
- FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre perishing and nail in tread
Pass78,710 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 78,710 miles
- Test number
- 275233504351
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail78,710 miles (+184)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 78,710 miles
- Test number
- 159622304365
- FailureOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Pass78,526 miles (+546)6 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 7 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 78,526 miles
- Test number
- 899351854253
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- NoteBrake pedal rubber well worn.
- NoteCorrosion to rear of nearside and offside sills and floor pans.
- NoteExhaust rear expansion box heavily corroded.
Fail77,980 miles (+5,124)3 failures6 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 77,980 miles
- Test number
- 229254634298
- FailureOffside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- NoteBrake pedal rubber well worn.
- NoteCorrosion to rear of nearside and offside sills and floor pans.
- NoteExhaust rear expansion box heavily corroded.
Pass72,856 miles3 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 72,856 miles
- Test number
- 337508513276
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- NoteBoth front tyres outer walls cut but not deep enough to reach ply/cords
- NoteRear exhaust deteriorated
- NoteRear seats folded preventing full inspection of seat belts
Fail72,856 miles (+4,259)1 repaired3 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 72,856 miles
- Test number
- 556598113261
- Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- NoteBoth front tyres outer walls cut but not deep enough to reach ply/cords
- NoteRear exhaust deteriorated
- NoteRear seats folded preventing full inspection of seat belts
Pass68,597 miles2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 68,597 miles
- Test number
- 155775432276
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- NoteRear exhaust silencer corroded & deteriorated
Fail68,597 miles (+4,363)1 repaired2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 68,597 miles
- Test number
- 978805132234
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- NoteRear exhaust silencer corroded & deteriorated
Pass64,234 miles (+4,368)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 64,234 miles
- Test number
- 278721831241
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass59,866 miles (+4,669)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Aug 2011
- Odometer
- 59,866 miles
- Test number
- 103874520251
- AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Fail55,197 miles4 repaired4 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 55,197 miles
- Test number
- 354617719223
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- NoteElectic power steering pump noisey in operation
- NoteNearside front suspension bush located further forward than offside ?
Pass55,197 miles (+7,094)4 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 4 Aug 2010
- Odometer
- 55,197 miles
- Test number
- 594187919216
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- NoteElectic power steering pump noisey in operation
- NoteNearside front suspension bush located further forward than offside ?
Pass48,103 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 48,103 miles
- Test number
- 971361118278
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail48,102 miles (+8,476)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 48,102 miles
- Test number
- 531787908268
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass39,626 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jul 2008
- Odometer
- 39,626 miles
- Test number
- 173168407245
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail39,626 miles (+5,969)4 failures1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 39,626 miles
- Test number
- 541608307226
- FailureBrake warning device not working correctly (3.3.D.3a)
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- NoteAdvice o/s/r brake sensor come out
Pass33,657 miles
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jun 2007
- Odometer
- 33,657 miles
- Test number
- 311171476119
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail33,637 miles1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 33,637 miles
- Test number
- 244481076479
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Questions about LM03 MVS
- Does LM03 MVS currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LM03 MVS expired on 17 Jun 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LM03 MVS?
- The MOT on LM03 MVS expired on 17 Jun 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LM03 MVS done?
- LM03 MVS was recorded at 118,632 miles at its MOT on 18 Jun 2023, an average of 5,002 miles a year.
- Has LM03 MVS ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LM03 MVS has failed 12 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Mar 2022.
- Has the mileage on LM03 MVS 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 LM03 MVS find?
- LM03 MVS passed its latest MOT on 18 Jun 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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