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Black · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc

LM03 MZPMOT history

LM03 MZP is a black petrol MINI first used on 17 Jun 2003. Its MOT expired on 19 Aug 2025 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 106,888 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Aug 2024.

LM03 MZP black MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 19 Aug 2025
Mileage
106,888 mi
At MOT on 20 Aug 2024
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,285 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM03 MZP
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
17 Jun 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Aug 2025
Latest MOT test
20 Aug 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM03 MZP was last recorded at 106,888 miles on 20 Aug 2024, 1,969 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jun 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
104,919 miles · 30 Jun 2023
Between the last two tests
1,969 miles
Average per year
5,285 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 106,888 miles
  • 2023 – 104,919 miles
  • 2022 – 101,871 miles
  • 2021 – 99,892 miles
  • 2020 – 97,545 miles
  • 2019 – 96,098 miles
  • 2018 – 90,078 miles
  • 2017 – 84,881 miles
  • 2016 – 82,813 miles
  • 2015 – 78,414 miles
  • 2014 – 73,452 miles
  • 2013 – 65,361 miles
  • 2012 – 59,764 miles
  • 2011 – 51,808 miles
  • 2010 – 42,785 miles
  • 2009 – 33,071 miles
  • 2008 – 24,459 miles
  • 2007 – 15,561 miles
  • 2006 – 10,819 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass106,888 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.

  • Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2011

Full MOT history

25 tests since 16 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass106,888 miles (+1,969)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    106,888 miles
    Test number
    108486317943

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass104,919 miles (+3,048)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    104,919 miles
    Test number
    994534161811

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass101,871 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    101,871 miles
    Test number
    426563597300
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  4. Fail101,871 miles (+1,979)2 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,871 miles
    Test number
    919861754390
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  5. Pass99,892 miles (+2,347)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    99,892 miles
    Test number
    586677024973

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass97,545 miles (+1,447)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    97,545 miles
    Test number
    810861993933

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass96,098 miles (+6,020)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    96,098 miles
    Test number
    479767228431

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass90,078 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    90,078 miles
    Test number
    600277208932
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  9. Fail90,075 miles (+5,194)8 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,075 miles
    Test number
    818757186478
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working side (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps and cover missing (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated wire broken (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  10. Pass84,881 miles (+2,068)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    84,881 miles
    Test number
    784742803472

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass82,813 miles (+161)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    82,813 miles
    Test number
    579082495953

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail82,652 miles (+4,238)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,652 miles
    Test number
    920650267960
    • FailureEmissions not tested exhaust blowing (7.3.A.1)
    • FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)
    • FailureRear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  13. Pass78,414 miles (+10)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    78,414 miles
    Test number
    298272025285
    • NoteHeandlamp lens poor
    • NoteOffside front top suspention mount starting to split

  14. Fail78,404 miles (+4,952)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,404 miles
    Test number
    949083315220
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • NoteHeandlamp lens poor
    • NoteOffside front top suspention mount starting to split

  15. Pass73,452 miles (+8,091)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    73,452 miles
    Test number
    498565584198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass65,361 miles (+5,597)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    65,361 miles
    Test number
    929646363136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass59,764 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    59,764 miles
    Test number
    315382782153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail59,764 miles (+7,956)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,764 miles
    Test number
    448231682110
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

  19. Pass51,808 miles (+163)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2012
    Odometer
    51,808 miles
    Test number
    177535541112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail51,645 miles (+8,860)6 failures3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,645 miles
    Test number
    639308631124
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteNearside rear tyre worn on inner edge
    • NoteOffside front seat belt retractin mechanisim poor

  21. Pass42,785 miles (+9,714)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2011
    Odometer
    42,785 miles
    Test number
    204205240430

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass33,071 miles (+8,612)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2010
    Odometer
    33,071 miles
    Test number
    431461839164
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteFront wipers worn
    • NoteSill covers fitted

  23. Pass24,459 miles (+8,898)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    24,459 miles
    Test number
    152802878175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass15,561 miles (+4,742)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    15,561 miles
    Test number
    470782877118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass10,819 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    10,819 miles
    Test number
    303227066144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM03 MZP

Does LM03 MZP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM03 MZP expired on 19 Aug 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM03 MZP?
The MOT on LM03 MZP expired on 19 Aug 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM03 MZP done?
LM03 MZP was recorded at 106,888 miles at its MOT on 20 Aug 2024, an average of 5,285 miles a year.
Has LM03 MZP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM03 MZP has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jul 2022.
Has the mileage on LM03 MZP 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 MZP find?
LM03 MZP passed its latest MOT on 20 Aug 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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