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Red and White · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc

LM03 OHSMOT history

LM03 OHS is a red and white petrol MINI first used on 12 Jun 2003. Its MOT is valid until 4 Feb 2027 and it has passed 21 of 31 MOT tests, with 104,734 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Feb 2026.

LM03 OHS red MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 4 Feb 2027
Mileage
104,734 mi
At MOT on 4 Feb 2026
MOT tests
31
21 passed · 10 failed
Per year
4,111 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM03 OHS
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Red and White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
12 Jun 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM03 OHS was last recorded at 104,734 miles on 4 Feb 2026, 66 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
104,668 miles · 28 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
66 miles
Average per year
4,111 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 104,734 miles
  • 2025 – 101,062 miles
  • 2024 – 97,261 miles
  • 2023 – 94,784 miles
  • 2022 – 91,639 miles
  • 2021 – 90,011 miles
  • 2020 – 87,867 miles
  • 2019 – 85,315 miles
  • 2018 – 83,023 miles
  • 2017 – 71,664 miles
  • 2016 – 68,702 miles
  • 2015 – 64,666 miles
  • 2014 – 60,615 miles
  • 2013 – 57,219 miles
  • 2012 – 52,068 miles
  • 2011 – 47,595 miles
  • 2010 – 42,055 miles
  • 2009 – 36,474 miles
  • 2008 – 33,158 miles
  • 2007 – 29,683 miles
  • 2006 – 23,654 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass104,734 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing center of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2021

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2015

  • Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2013

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass104,734 miles (+66)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    104,734 miles
    Test number
    888807256851
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing center of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Fail104,668 miles (+3,606)4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,668 miles
    Test number
    819084536673
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer holed (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing center of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust rubber broken (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass101,062 miles (+3,801)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    101,062 miles
    Test number
    147699070342
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass97,261 miles (+2,477)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    97,261 miles
    Test number
    858261712123
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge side wear nearing limits (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on wear bar on limits 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass94,784 miles (+3,145)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    94,784 miles
    Test number
    992007231227
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass91,639 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    91,639 miles
    Test number
    343482489047
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Fail91,637 miles (+1,626)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,637 miles
    Test number
    164157082299
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Pass90,011 miles (+2,144)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    90,011 miles
    Test number
    688207168141
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Pass87,867 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    87,867 miles
    Test number
    514583572323
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes corroded advise replacement before next mot test (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal poor condition

  10. Fail87,867 miles (+2,552)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,867 miles
    Test number
    340483131821
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes corroded advise replacement before next mot test (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal poor condition

  11. Pass85,315 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    85,315 miles
    Test number
    552120666335
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Head lamp lens, little worn
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Road wheel slightly distorted A (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryPetrol cap rubber seal, perishing

  12. Fail85,315 miles (+2,292)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,315 miles
    Test number
    819343324423
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Head lamp lens, little worn
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Road wheel slightly distorted A (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryPetrol cap rubber seal, perishing

  13. Pass83,023 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    83,023 miles
    Test number
    553341606559
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  14. Fail83,023 miles (+11,359)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,023 miles
    Test number
    189443268353
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  15. Pass71,664 miles (+2,962)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    71,664 miles
    Test number
    368864441039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass68,702 miles (+4,036)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    68,702 miles
    Test number
    797593080653

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass64,666 miles (+4,051)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    64,666 miles
    Test number
    655167325077
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear exaust box correded

  18. Pass60,615 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    60,615 miles
    Test number
    126604214019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail60,615 miles (+3,396)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,615 miles
    Test number
    725023814031
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

  20. Pass57,219 miles (+5,151)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    57,219 miles
    Test number
    306910233067
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • NoteEngine oil level low
    • NoteSigns of oil leaks from engine

  21. Fail52,068 miles2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,068 miles
    Test number
    149287022454
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  22. Pass52,068 miles (+4,473)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    52,068 miles
    Test number
    806297022011
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  23. Pass47,595 miles (+5,540)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    47,595 miles
    Test number
    196824621458
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteBoth rear tyres outer wall edge cut and damaged

  24. Pass42,055 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    42,055 miles
    Test number
    312352830009
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  25. Fail42,055 miles (+5,581)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,055 miles
    Test number
    450242430037
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  26. Pass36,474 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    36,474 miles
    Test number
    432156329029
    • NoteBoth rear tyres outer wall cut and damaged
    • NoteVelocity 205/40x17

  27. Fail36,474 miles (+3,316)4 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,474 miles
    Test number
    773396629059
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres outer wall cut and damaged
    • NoteVelocity 205/40x17

  28. Pass33,158 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    33,158 miles
    Test number
    872536818022
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteClutch padal anti slip rubber missing

  29. Fail33,158 miles (+3,475)2 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,158 miles
    Test number
    540154818000
    • FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteClutch padal anti slip rubber missing

  30. Pass29,683 miles (+6,029)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    29,683 miles
    Test number
    133555717139
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  31. Pass23,654 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    23,654 miles
    Test number
    963526136168
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteN/s/f door interior pull handle has to be pulled to its limit for door to open

Questions about LM03 OHS

Does LM03 OHS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM03 OHS is valid until 4 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM03 OHS?
The MOT on LM03 OHS is valid until 4 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM03 OHS done?
LM03 OHS was recorded at 104,734 miles at its MOT on 4 Feb 2026, an average of 4,111 miles a year.
Has LM03 OHS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM03 OHS has failed 10 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LM03 OHS 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 OHS find?
LM03 OHS passed its latest MOT on 4 Feb 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge; offside rear service brake binding but not excessively; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing center of tyre, and 1 more.

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