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Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc

LM03 MZFMOT history

LM03 MZF is a blue petrol MINI first used on 14 Jul 2003. Its MOT expired on 8 Dec 2025 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 135,480 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Dec 2024.

LM03 MZF blue MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 8 Dec 2025
Mileage
135,480 mi
At MOT on 6 Dec 2024
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,224 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM03 MZF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
14 Jul 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Dec 2025
Latest MOT test
6 Dec 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM03 MZF was last recorded at 135,480 miles on 6 Dec 2024, 7 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
135,473 miles · 2 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
7 miles
Average per year
6,224 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 135,480 miles
  • 2023 – 130,145 miles
  • 2022 – 125,088 miles
  • 2021 – 120,367 miles
  • 2020 – 109,751 miles
  • 2019 – 103,728 miles
  • 2018 – 94,153 miles
  • 2017 – 89,044 miles
  • 2016 – 85,047 miles
  • 2015 – 79,127 miles
  • 2014 – 73,259 miles
  • 2013 – 65,629 miles
  • 2012 – 59,794 miles
  • 2011 – 53,540 miles
  • 2010 – 46,358 miles
  • 2009 – 38,309 miles
  • 2008 – 31,437 miles
  • 2007 – 25,881 miles
  • 2006 – 20,772 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass135,480 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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2010–2018

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2018

Full MOT history

27 tests since 3 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass135,480 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    135,480 miles
    Test number
    907444113221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail135,473 miles (+5,328)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,473 miles
    Test number
    492819708501
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded TO FRONT . (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded TO FRONT (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass130,145 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    130,145 miles
    Test number
    232468065048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail130,145 miles (+5,057)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,145 miles
    Test number
    863044036206
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

  5. Pass125,088 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    125,088 miles
    Test number
    981916286260
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGE ALMOST ON CONSTRUCTION . (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGE . (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail125,088 miles (+4,721)4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,088 miles
    Test number
    346270958185
    • MajorEmissions not tested EXHAUST BLOW (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorFront Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGE ALMOST ON CONSTRUCTION . (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGE . (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass120,367 miles (+10,616)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    120,367 miles
    Test number
    944627027360

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass109,751 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    109,751 miles
    Test number
    388435160457

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail109,744 miles (+2,072)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,744 miles
    Test number
    875093958248
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  10. Pass107,672 miles (+3,944)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    107,672 miles
    Test number
    459019153427
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass103,728 miles (+9,575)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    103,728 miles
    Test number
    399361076451
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front inner tie rod

  12. Pass94,153 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    94,153 miles
    Test number
    936593158612
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  13. Fail94,151 miles (+5,107)1 failure1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,151 miles
    Test number
    136038506198
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  14. Pass89,044 miles (+68)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    89,044 miles
    Test number
    741764122646
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  15. Fail88,976 miles (+3,929)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,976 miles
    Test number
    370829361968
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  16. Pass85,047 miles (+5,920)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    85,047 miles
    Test number
    938878790490

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass79,127 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    79,127 miles
    Test number
    368671165069
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  18. Fail79,127 miles (+5,868)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,127 miles
    Test number
    797741465051
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  19. Pass73,259 miles (+7,630)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    73,259 miles
    Test number
    318719554081
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  20. Pass65,629 miles (+5,835)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    65,629 miles
    Test number
    126449433451
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  21. Pass59,794 miles (+6,254)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    59,794 miles
    Test number
    866545452007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass53,540 miles (+7,182)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    53,540 miles
    Test number
    568007041085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass46,358 miles (+8,049)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    46,358 miles
    Test number
    121812560040
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  24. Pass38,309 miles (+6,872)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    38,309 miles
    Test number
    950334849054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass31,437 miles (+5,556)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    31,437 miles
    Test number
    600616328037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass25,881 miles (+5,109)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    25,881 miles
    Test number
    293407657032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass20,772 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    20,772 miles
    Test number
    260144586424

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM03 MZF

Does LM03 MZF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM03 MZF expired on 8 Dec 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM03 MZF?
The MOT on LM03 MZF expired on 8 Dec 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM03 MZF done?
LM03 MZF was recorded at 135,480 miles at its MOT on 6 Dec 2024, an average of 6,224 miles a year.
Has LM03 MZF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM03 MZF has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on LM03 MZF 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 MZF find?
LM03 MZF passed its latest MOT on 6 Dec 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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