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Gold · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc

LM03 ODBMOT history

LM03 ODB is a gold petrol MINI first used on 17 Jun 2003. Its MOT expired on 6 Dec 2023 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 148,703 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Dec 2022.

LM03 ODB gold MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 6 Dec 2023
Mileage
148,703 mi
At MOT on 7 Dec 2022
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,005 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM03 ODB
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Gold
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
17 Jun 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Dec 2023
Latest MOT test
7 Dec 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM03 ODB was last recorded at 148,703 miles on 7 Dec 2022, 4,353 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Nov 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
144,350 miles · 2 Nov 2021
Between the last two tests
4,353 miles
Average per year
7,005 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 148,703 miles
  • 2021 – 144,350 miles
  • 2020 – 143,580 miles
  • 2019 – 139,123 miles
  • 2018 – 135,885 miles
  • 2017 – 128,143 miles
  • 2016 – 123,214 miles
  • 2015 – 116,703 miles
  • 2014 – 110,789 miles
  • 2013 – 103,174 miles
  • 2012 – 99,864 miles
  • 2011 – 90,954 miles
  • 2010 – 73,625 miles
  • 2009 – 58,996 miles
  • 2008 – 52,816 miles
  • 2007 – 42,546 miles
  • 2006 – 32,954 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass148,703 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019

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 Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

    Failure4 MOTs, 2010–2016

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2010

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2010

  • Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2014

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass148,703 miles (+4,353)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    148,703 miles
    Test number
    728856796145
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass144,350 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    144,350 miles
    Test number
    449553838494
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Fail144,350 miles (+770)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,350 miles
    Test number
    544880937143
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass143,580 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    143,580 miles
    Test number
    640186766354

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail143,580 miles (+4,457)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,580 miles
    Test number
    553167315095
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  6. Pass139,123 miles (+3,238)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    139,123 miles
    Test number
    886105843045
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorStop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass135,885 miles (+7,742)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    135,885 miles
    Test number
    678202892530
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine oil leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass128,143 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    128,143 miles
    Test number
    570579672712

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail128,143 miles (+4,929)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,143 miles
    Test number
    285696028967
    • FailureBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/55/16 run flat (4.1.E.1)

  10. Pass123,214 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    123,214 miles
    Test number
    167069387335
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  11. Fail123,214 miles (+6,511)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,214 miles
    Test number
    510469248234
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  12. Pass116,703 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    116,703 miles
    Test number
    878852925219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail116,703 miles (+5,914)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,703 miles
    Test number
    346072925404
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

  14. Pass110,789 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    110,789 miles
    Test number
    106340434298
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteOil leak

  15. Fail110,789 miles (+7,615)8 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,789 miles
    Test number
    789780834295
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteOil leak

  16. Pass103,174 miles (+3,310)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    103,174 miles
    Test number
    329831733443

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass99,864 miles (+8,910)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    99,864 miles
    Test number
    597648822241
    • NoteExhaust system corroded
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Pass90,954 miles (+17,329)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    90,954 miles
    Test number
    218087421292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass73,625 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    73,625 miles
    Test number
    392644910237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail73,615 miles (+14,619)5 failures5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,615 miles
    Test number
    351297000283
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • 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)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre has cut in sidewall

  21. Pass58,996 miles (+6,180)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    58,996 miles
    Test number
    172658889169
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteDrivrers door mirror slightly damaged

  22. Pass52,816 miles (+10,270)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    52,816 miles
    Test number
    274701098198
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass42,546 miles (+9,592)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    42,546 miles
    Test number
    712664087164
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  24. Pass32,954 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    32,954 miles
    Test number
    844690356171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM03 ODB

Does LM03 ODB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM03 ODB expired on 6 Dec 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM03 ODB?
The MOT on LM03 ODB expired on 6 Dec 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM03 ODB done?
LM03 ODB was recorded at 148,703 miles at its MOT on 7 Dec 2022, an average of 7,005 miles a year.
Has LM03 ODB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM03 ODB has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on LM03 ODB 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 ODB find?
LM03 ODB passed its latest MOT on 7 Dec 2022 with 2 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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