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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.

LM03 MVS black MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass118,632 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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, 2020–2022

  • 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.

  1. Pass118,632 miles (+5,953)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    118,632 miles
    Test number
    892266128011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. 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))
  3. 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))
  4. Pass107,745 miles (+1,675)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    107,745 miles
    Test number
    455878858501

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. 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))
  6. 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
  7. 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
  8. 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))
  9. 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)
  10. 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)
  11. 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)
  12. Pass83,112 miles (+580)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    83,112 miles
    Test number
    448816463200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. 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
  14. 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
  15. Pass78,710 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    78,710 miles
    Test number
    275233504351

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. 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)
  17. 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.
  18. 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.
  19. 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
  20. 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
  21. 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
  22. 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
  23. Pass64,234 miles (+4,368)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    64,234 miles
    Test number
    278721831241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. 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)
  25. 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 ?
  26. 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 ?
  27. Pass48,103 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    48,103 miles
    Test number
    971361118278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. 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)
  29. Pass39,626 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    39,626 miles
    Test number
    173168407245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. 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
  31. Pass33,657 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    33,657 miles
    Test number
    311171476119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. 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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