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Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc

LM03 MVUMOT history

LM03 MVU is a silver petrol MINI first used on 7 Jun 2003. Its MOT expired on 30 Dec 2022 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 96,235 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Dec 2021.

LM03 MVU silver MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 30 Dec 2022
Mileage
96,235 mi
At MOT on 23 Dec 2021
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,760 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM03 MVU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
7 Jun 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Dec 2022
Latest MOT test
23 Dec 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM03 MVU was last recorded at 96,235 miles on 23 Dec 2021, 4,854 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Dec 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
91,381 miles · 21 Dec 2020
Between the last two tests
4,854 miles
Average per year
5,760 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 96,235 miles
  • 2020 – 91,381 miles
  • 2019 – 87,065 miles
  • 2018 – 82,954 miles
  • 2017 – 78,729 miles
  • 2016 – 72,773 miles
  • 2015 – 65,499 miles
  • 2014 – 58,983 miles
  • 2013 – 55,210 miles
  • 2012 – 48,436 miles
  • 2011 – 41,491 miles
  • 2010 – 31,466 miles
  • 2009 – 20,332 miles
  • 2008 – 14,307 miles
  • 2007 – 10,541 miles
  • 2006 – 6,499 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass96,235 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear exhaust rubber deteriorated

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 the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2011

Full MOT history

23 tests since 26 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass96,235 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    96,235 miles
    Test number
    878663536471
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust rubber deteriorated

  2. Fail96,235 miles (+4,854)1 repaired1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,235 miles
    Test number
    211656695533
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust rubber deteriorated

  3. Pass91,381 miles (+4,316)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    91,381 miles
    Test number
    515140736149
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront end damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass87,065 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    87,065 miles
    Test number
    177842594490

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail87,065 miles (+55)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,065 miles
    Test number
    514235742971
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury bumper (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

  6. Fail87,010 miles (+4,056)1 major1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,010 miles
    Test number
    963929176961
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryTPS light on
    • AdvisoryAdvanced wear to both front brake discs
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak

  7. Pass82,954 miles (+4,225)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    82,954 miles
    Test number
    514639522724

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass78,729 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    78,729 miles
    Test number
    638431138717
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wearing on the edges
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres perished on tread

  9. Fail78,729 miles (+5,956)1 failure7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,729 miles
    Test number
    192655795702
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wearing on the edges
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres perished on tread

  10. Pass72,773 miles (+7,274)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    72,773 miles
    Test number
    713696970684

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass65,499 miles (+6,516)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    65,499 miles
    Test number
    865523065132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass58,983 miles (+3,773)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    58,983 miles
    Test number
    659897364180
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass55,210 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    55,210 miles
    Test number
    956431663115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail55,204 miles (+6,768)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,204 miles
    Test number
    236541463420
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • NoteExhaust tail box coroded and starting to deteriorate

  15. Pass48,436 miles (+6,945)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    48,436 miles
    Test number
    247407642130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass41,491 miles (+10,025)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    41,491 miles
    Test number
    618013871104
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass31,466 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    31,466 miles
    Test number
    811723270139
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  18. Fail31,466 miles (+11,134)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,466 miles
    Test number
    852003270108
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  19. Pass20,332 miles (+29)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    20,332 miles
    Test number
    613503039114
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Fail20,303 miles (+5,996)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,303 miles
    Test number
    741922439119
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass14,307 miles (+3,766)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    14,307 miles
    Test number
    590394048185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass10,541 miles (+4,042)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    10,541 miles
    Test number
    890291657135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass6,499 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    6,499 miles
    Test number
    770916146146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM03 MVU

Does LM03 MVU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM03 MVU expired on 30 Dec 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM03 MVU?
The MOT on LM03 MVU expired on 30 Dec 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM03 MVU done?
LM03 MVU was recorded at 96,235 miles at its MOT on 23 Dec 2021, an average of 5,760 miles a year.
Has LM03 MVU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM03 MVU has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Dec 2021.
Has the mileage on LM03 MVU 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 MVU find?
LM03 MVU passed its latest MOT on 23 Dec 2021 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: offside front inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; front brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides; front brake pad(s) wearing thin, and 4 more.

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