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Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc

LM03 OFJMOT history

LM03 OFJ is a silver petrol MINI first used on 10 Jul 2003. Its MOT expired on 10 Nov 2022 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 117,419 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Nov 2021.

LM03 OFJ silver MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a MINI Hatch, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 10 Nov 2022
Mileage
117,419 mi
At MOT on 10 Nov 2021
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,059 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM03 OFJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
10 Jul 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Nov 2022
Latest MOT test
10 Nov 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM03 OFJ was last recorded at 117,419 miles on 10 Nov 2021, 1,889 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Nov 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
115,530 miles · 11 Nov 2020
Between the last two tests
1,889 miles
Average per year
5,059 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 117,419 miles
  • 2020 – 115,530 miles
  • 2019 – 112,939 miles
  • 2018 – 110,048 miles
  • 2017 – 107,291 miles
  • 2016 – 104,787 miles
  • 2015 – 98,231 miles
  • 2014 – 92,607 miles
  • 2013 – 86,844 miles
  • 2012 – 80,644 miles
  • 2011 – 70,336 miles
  • 2009 – 64,825 miles
  • 2008 – 59,674 miles
  • 2007 – 48,554 miles
  • 2006 – 39,529 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass117,419 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 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.

  • Stone chips in windscreen

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

23 tests since 19 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass117,419 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    117,419 miles
    Test number
    930975819579
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail117,419 miles (+1,889)1 major1 repaired8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,419 miles
    Test number
    397440535024
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • Repaired at testBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass115,530 miles (+8)1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    115,530 miles
    Test number
    318451735922
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal spongy
    • AdvisoryStone chips in windscreen

  4. Fail115,522 miles (+2,583)1 major1 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,522 miles
    Test number
    932329117030
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal spongy
    • AdvisoryStone chips in windscreen

  5. Pass112,939 miles1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    112,939 miles
    Test number
    561634887521
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryService brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryService brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryStone chips in windscreen

  6. Fail112,939 miles (+2,891)3 major1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,939 miles
    Test number
    829928275866
    • MajorEmissions not tested due to exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective both (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryService brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryService brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryStone chips in windscreen

  7. Pass110,048 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    110,048 miles
    Test number
    246686776169
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  8. Fail110,048 miles (+2,757)1 failure8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,048 miles
    Test number
    640788708750
    • FailureOffside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  9. Pass107,291 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    107,291 miles
    Test number
    995891141362
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal spongey

  10. Fail107,291 miles (+2,504)3 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,291 miles
    Test number
    221486975141
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal spongey

  11. Pass104,787 miles (+6,556)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    104,787 miles
    Test number
    306314074648
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal slightly spongey

  12. Pass98,231 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    98,231 miles
    Test number
    206814105157
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • NoteBrake pedal slightly spongey

  13. Fail98,231 miles (+5,624)3 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,231 miles
    Test number
    486344005123
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • NoteBrake pedal slightly spongey

  14. Pass92,607 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    92,607 miles
    Test number
    339485504199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail92,603 miles (+5,759)9 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,603 miles
    Test number
    395424504181
    • FailureBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  16. Pass86,844 miles (+6,200)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    86,844 miles
    Test number
    845682193079
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  17. Pass80,644 miles (+10,308)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    80,644 miles
    Test number
    855551102187
    • NoteBoth steering arm ball joints slight play
    • NoteNail in osr tyre (repairable)

  18. Pass70,336 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    70,336 miles
    Test number
    919458901152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail70,336 miles (+5,511)6 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,336 miles
    Test number
    559247591050
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • NoteRear brake discs in very poor condition

  20. Pass64,825 miles (+5,151)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    64,825 miles
    Test number
    191096259365

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass59,674 miles (+11,120)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    59,674 miles
    Test number
    473777698297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass48,554 miles (+9,025)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    48,554 miles
    Test number
    304274777289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass39,529 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    39,529 miles
    Test number
    444570676119
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteChip in screen

Questions about LM03 OFJ

Does LM03 OFJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM03 OFJ expired on 10 Nov 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM03 OFJ?
The MOT on LM03 OFJ expired on 10 Nov 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM03 OFJ done?
LM03 OFJ was recorded at 117,419 miles at its MOT on 10 Nov 2021, an average of 5,059 miles a year.
Has LM03 OFJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM03 OFJ has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on LM03 OFJ 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 OFJ find?
LM03 OFJ passed its latest MOT on 10 Nov 2021 with 8 advisories: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside front steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel, and 5 more.

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