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Grey · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc

LM03 NAEMOT history

LM03 NAE is a grey petrol MINI first used on 20 Jun 2003. Its MOT expired on 19 Jul 2023 and it has passed 17 of 28 MOT tests, with 138,847 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jul 2022.

LM03 NAE grey MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a MINI Hatch, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 19 Jul 2023
Mileage
138,847 mi
At MOT on 16 Jul 2022
MOT tests
28
17 passed · 11 failed
Per year
6,370 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM03 NAE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
20 Jun 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Jul 2023
Latest MOT test
16 Jul 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM03 NAE was last recorded at 138,847 miles on 16 Jul 2022, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Jul 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 1 Jun 2017: 117,631 miles, lower than 150,050 miles on 30 May 2017.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
138,847 miles · 5 Jul 2022
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
6,370 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 138,847 miles
  • 2021 – 134,649 miles
  • 2020 – 132,787 miles
  • 2019 – 129,710 miles
  • 2018 – 122,090 miles
  • 2017 – 117,631 miles
  • 2016 – 115,326 miles
  • 2015 – 108,690 miles
  • 2014 – 96,064 miles
  • 2013 – 80,437 miles
  • 2012 – 70,107 miles
  • 2011 – 63,754 miles
  • 2010 – 58,911 miles
  • 2009 – 51,773 miles
  • 2008 – 44,477 miles
  • 2007 – 40,202 miles
  • 2006 – 36,115 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass138,847 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryBoth headlight lenses deterioratedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryFuel cap seal crackingRecorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryGeneral underside corrosionRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryO/s/r number plate lense missingRecorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryPlastic sill covers fittedRecorded at 6 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryUnderside covered in wax oilRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Both headlight lenses slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Slight underside corrosion and covered in waxoil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • O/s/r number plate lens missing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Slight corrosion underside and covered with wax oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Slight damage n/s/f wheel outer rim

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight corrosion

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

28 tests since 30 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass138,847 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    138,847 miles
    Test number
    619342414639
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth headlight lenses deteriorated
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal cracking
    • AdvisoryGeneral underside corrosion
    • AdvisoryO/s/r number plate lense missing
    • AdvisoryPlastic sill covers fitted
    • AdvisoryUnderside covered in wax oil

  2. Fail138,847 miles (+4,198)4 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,847 miles
    Test number
    956723578660
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced lower quarter panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength lower quarter panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth headlight lenses deteriorated
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal cracking
    • AdvisoryGeneral underside corrosion
    • AdvisoryO/s/r number plate lense missing
    • AdvisoryPlastic sill covers fitted
    • AdvisoryUnderside covered in wax oil

  3. Pass134,649 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    134,649 miles
    Test number
    174406288763
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth headlight lenses slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal cracking
    • AdvisoryO/s/r number plate lense missing
    • AdvisoryPlastic sill covers fitted
    • AdvisorySlight underside corrosion and covered in waxoil

  4. Fail134,649 miles (+1,862)1 dangerous6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,649 miles
    Test number
    399157180739
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth headlight lenses slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal cracking
    • AdvisoryO/s/r number plate lense missing
    • AdvisoryPlastic sill covers fitted
    • AdvisorySlight underside corrosion and covered in waxoil

  5. Pass132,787 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    132,787 miles
    Test number
    468097858564
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryO/s/r number plate lens missing
    • AdvisoryPlastic sill covers fitted
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion underside and covered with wax oil
    • AdvisorySlight damage n/s/f wheel outer rim

  6. Fail132,787 miles (+3,077)1 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,787 miles
    Test number
    437160490396
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryO/s/r number plate lens missing
    • AdvisoryPlastic sill covers fitted
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion underside and covered with wax oil
    • AdvisorySlight damage n/s/f wheel outer rim

  7. Pass129,710 miles (+7,620)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    129,710 miles
    Test number
    688367470472
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryGeneral oil leak
    • AdvisoryUnderside covered in waxoil

  8. Pass122,090 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2019
    Odometer
    122,090 miles
    Test number
    846288795856
    • AdvisoryAFTER MARKET AIR FILTER FITTED
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material METAL BRAKE PIPE HEAVY SURFACE CORROSION (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing COSMETIC DAMAGE TO OUTER SIDEWALL (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material METAL BRAKE PIPE HEAVY SURFACE CORROSION (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Fail122,090 miles (+4,459)4 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,090 miles
    Test number
    110503222088
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testWindow in an unacceptable condition EXCESSIVELY DIRTY (3.2 (c) (i))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAFTER MARKET AIR FILTER FITTED
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material METAL BRAKE PIPE HEAVY SURFACE CORROSION (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing COSMETIC DAMAGE TO OUTER SIDEWALL (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material METAL BRAKE PIPE HEAVY SURFACE CORROSION (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass117,631 miles (-32,419)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2018
    Odometer
    117,631 miles
    Test number
    261743946730
    • Advisory2 cuts o/s/r tyre outer side wall (no cords visible)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack area (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryPlastic sill covers fitted preventing full inspection of vehicle
    • AdvisorySlight engine oil leak

  11. Fail150,050 miles (+34,724)1 failure6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,050 miles
    Test number
    640141829821
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • Advisory2 cuts o/s/r tyre outer side wall (no cords visible)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear exhaust clamps deteriorated and in poor condition
    • AdvisoryPlastic sill covers fitted preventing full inspection of vehicle
    • AdvisorySlight engine oil leak

  12. Pass115,326 miles (+132)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2017
    Odometer
    115,326 miles
    Test number
    177636951500
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim on inner bead (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear cosmetic damage to outer wall
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  13. Fail115,194 miles (+6,504)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,194 miles
    Test number
    424219997348
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords on inner wall (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm out of shape on inner third (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim on inner bead (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear cosmetic damage to outer wall
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  14. Pass108,690 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    108,690 miles
    Test number
    245033455412
    • NoteN/s rear tyre has slight uneven wear on inner shoulder.
    • NoteTyres are non runflat type.no spare with vehicle

  15. Fail108,690 miles (+12,626)1 failure1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,690 miles
    Test number
    656503755123
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteN/s rear tyre has slight uneven wear on inner shoulder.
    • NoteTyres are non runflat type.no spare with vehicle

  16. Pass96,064 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    96,064 miles
    Test number
    327057874188
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

  17. Fail96,063 miles (+14)5 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,063 miles
    Test number
    219406674492
    • FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
    • NoteHeatshield loose
    • NoteWipers smearing

  18. Fail96,049 miles (+15,612)7 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,049 miles
    Test number
    516258464166
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
    • NoteSlight damage to nsf alloy

  19. Pass80,437 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    80,437 miles
    Test number
    578732843238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail80,437 miles (+10,330)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,437 miles
    Test number
    948702643247
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  21. Pass70,107 miles (+6,353)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    70,107 miles
    Test number
    167672322297
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  22. Pass63,754 miles (+4,843)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    63,754 miles
    Test number
    897523421245
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  23. Pass58,911 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    58,911 miles
    Test number
    672731130246
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  24. Fail58,911 miles (+7,138)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,911 miles
    Test number
    871260030229
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  25. Pass51,773 miles (+7,296)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    51,773 miles
    Test number
    800249829219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass44,477 miles (+4,275)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    44,477 miles
    Test number
    211555928220
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  27. Pass40,202 miles (+4,087)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    40,202 miles
    Test number
    370449237467

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass36,115 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    36,115 miles
    Test number
    380130256158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM03 NAE

Does LM03 NAE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM03 NAE expired on 19 Jul 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM03 NAE?
The MOT on LM03 NAE expired on 19 Jul 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM03 NAE done?
LM03 NAE was recorded at 138,847 miles at its MOT on 16 Jul 2022, an average of 6,370 miles a year.
Has LM03 NAE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM03 NAE has failed 11 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jul 2022.
Has the mileage on LM03 NAE ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 1 Jun 2017. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LM03 NAE find?
LM03 NAE passed its latest MOT on 16 Jul 2022 with 7 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive; both headlight lenses deteriorated; fuel cap seal cracking, and 4 more.

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