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Black · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc

LM03 OHTMOT history

LM03 OHT is a black petrol MINI first used on 7 Jul 2003. Its MOT is valid until 5 Apr 2027 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 96,074 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Mar 2026.

LM03 OHT black MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 5 Apr 2027
Mileage
96,074 mi
At MOT on 23 Mar 2026
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,388 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM03 OHT
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
7 Jul 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM03 OHT was last recorded at 96,074 miles on 23 Mar 2026, 154 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
95,920 miles · 17 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
154 miles
Average per year
3,388 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 96,074 miles
  • 2025 – 95,920 miles
  • 2024 – 95,635 miles
  • 2023 – 95,115 miles
  • 2022 – 93,316 miles
  • 2021 – 89,970 miles
  • 2020 – 87,592 miles
  • 2019 – 81,017 miles
  • 2018 – 78,727 miles
  • 2017 – 77,035 miles
  • 2016 – 74,078 miles
  • 2014 – 71,353 miles
  • 2013 – 62,334 miles
  • 2012 – 57,867 miles
  • 2011 – 54,776 miles
  • 2010 – 50,867 miles
  • 2009 – 45,245 miles
  • 2008 – 39,161 miles
  • 2007 – 34,214 miles
  • 2006 – 29,403 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass96,074 miles
  • AdvisoryCovers fittedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Engine oil leak

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Coolant leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside headlight washer missing.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

28 tests since 18 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass96,074 miles (+154)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    96,074 miles
    Test number
    259694996043
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted

  2. Pass95,920 miles (+285)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    95,920 miles
    Test number
    254673548613
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component reservoir (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted

  3. Pass95,635 miles (+520)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    95,635 miles
    Test number
    931876579898
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBoth front suspension top mounts are worn

  4. Pass95,115 miles (+1,799)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    95,115 miles
    Test number
    658026324989
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass93,316 miles (+3)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    93,316 miles
    Test number
    756869442517
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail93,313 miles (+3,343)2 dangerous5 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,313 miles
    Test number
    657624034090
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside headlamp washer defective
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  7. Pass89,970 miles (+2,378)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    89,970 miles
    Test number
    534387556602
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass87,592 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    87,592 miles
    Test number
    365082976460
    • AdvisoryOffside headlight washer missing.

  9. Fail87,588 miles (+6,571)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,588 miles
    Test number
    871340528499
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside headlight washer missing.

  10. Pass81,017 miles (+2,290)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    81,017 miles
    Test number
    146028445804
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass78,727 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    78,727 miles
    Test number
    234378873768
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak

  12. Fail78,727 miles (+1,692)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,727 miles
    Test number
    378488418320
    • FailureFront position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureHeadlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak

  13. Pass77,035 miles (+2,957)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    77,035 miles
    Test number
    997444277227
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs scored inner face
    • AdvisoryFront pads getting low ( inner pads )

  14. Pass74,078 miles (+2,725)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    74,078 miles
    Test number
    106772711141
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak

  15. Pass71,353 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    71,353 miles
    Test number
    389956024228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail71,351 miles (+9,017)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,351 miles
    Test number
    335956424492
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Fail62,334 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,334 miles
    Test number
    727836123229
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass62,334 miles (+4,467)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    62,334 miles
    Test number
    869476023201
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass57,867 miles (+3,091)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    57,867 miles
    Test number
    757854042217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass54,776 miles (+3,909)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    54,776 miles
    Test number
    468306531268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail50,867 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,867 miles
    Test number
    122466610280
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  22. Pass50,867 miles (+5,622)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    50,867 miles
    Test number
    791226110294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass45,245 miles (+6,084)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    45,245 miles
    Test number
    604720029242
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass39,161 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    39,161 miles
    Test number
    194212298145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail39,161 miles (+4,947)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,161 miles
    Test number
    672292798154
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  26. Pass34,214 miles (+4,811)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    34,214 miles
    Test number
    741205697120
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

  27. Pass29,403 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    29,403 miles
    Test number
    570849696134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail29,403 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,403 miles
    Test number
    493149896173
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Questions about LM03 OHT

Does LM03 OHT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM03 OHT is valid until 5 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM03 OHT?
The MOT on LM03 OHT is valid until 5 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM03 OHT done?
LM03 OHT was recorded at 96,074 miles at its MOT on 23 Mar 2026, an average of 3,388 miles a year.
Has LM03 OHT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM03 OHT has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on LM03 OHT 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 OHT find?
LM03 OHT passed its latest MOT on 23 Mar 2026 with 1 advisory: covers fitted.

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