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Grey · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc

LM03 ONWMOT history

LM03 ONW is a grey petrol MINI first used on 12 Jun 2003. Its MOT expired on 20 Oct 2026 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 73,445 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Oct 2025.

LM03 ONW grey MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 20 Oct 2026
Mileage
73,445 mi
At MOT on 21 Oct 2025
MOT tests
28
21 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,944 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM03 ONW
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
12 Jun 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
21 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM03 ONW was last recorded at 73,445 miles on 21 Oct 2025, 937 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
72,508 miles · 17 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
937 miles
Average per year
2,944 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 73,445 miles
  • 2024 – 72,508 miles
  • 2023 – 71,634 miles
  • 2022 – 70,430 miles
  • 2021 – 69,422 miles
  • 2020 – 68,799 miles
  • 2019 – 67,930 miles
  • 2018 – 66,340 miles
  • 2017 – 65,165 miles
  • 2016 – 63,767 miles
  • 2015 – 62,024 miles
  • 2014 – 58,200 miles
  • 2013 – 54,849 miles
  • 2012 – 52,757 miles
  • 2011 – 48,598 miles
  • 2010 – 42,432 miles
  • 2009 – 37,308 miles
  • 2008 – 33,482 miles
  • 2007 – 18,263 miles
  • 2006 – 16,694 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass73,445 miles
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFuel tank straps corroded
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear light lenses damaged
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 10 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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 Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor3 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Fuel tank strap corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and all suspension components

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Fuel tank support/strap corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

28 tests since 11 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass73,445 miles (+937)2 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    73,445 miles
    Test number
    636239270862
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel tank straps corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear light lenses damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass72,508 miles (+41)2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    72,508 miles
    Test number
    631901762054
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and all suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel tank support/strap corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear lamp lens damaged/cracked
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and all suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail72,467 miles (+833)5 major2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,467 miles
    Test number
    537871403677
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and all suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel tank support/strap corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear lamp lense damaged/broken
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and all suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass71,634 miles (+1,204)2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    71,634 miles
    Test number
    595353270937
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel tank strap corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Pass70,430 miles (+16)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    70,430 miles
    Test number
    842991584299
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel tank strap corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  6. Fail70,414 miles (+992)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,414 miles
    Test number
    887510794449
    • MajorBoot lid insecure O/S Hinge Snapped (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFuel tank strap corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  7. Pass69,422 miles (+623)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    69,422 miles
    Test number
    745964182969
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass68,799 miles (+8)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    68,799 miles
    Test number
    388340210337
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail68,791 miles (+861)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,791 miles
    Test number
    275164420609
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass67,930 miles (+21)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    67,930 miles
    Test number
    374161322364
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Fail67,909 miles (+1,569)5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,909 miles
    Test number
    360559339852
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Pass66,340 miles (+16)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    66,340 miles
    Test number
    156881492628
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rears. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Fail66,324 miles (+1,159)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,324 miles
    Test number
    774759481538
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rears. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  14. Pass65,165 miles (+1,398)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    65,165 miles
    Test number
    267732423178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass63,767 miles (+1,743)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    63,767 miles
    Test number
    250256621395
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass62,024 miles (+95)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    62,024 miles
    Test number
    428101205290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail61,929 miles (+3,729)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,929 miles
    Test number
    265589985175
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Pass58,200 miles (+3,351)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    58,200 miles
    Test number
    546413184167
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Pass54,849 miles (+2,092)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    54,849 miles
    Test number
    618489973195
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass52,757 miles (+97)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    52,757 miles
    Test number
    938106382152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass52,660 miles (+4,062)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2013
    Odometer
    52,660 miles
    Test number
    278385432455

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass48,598 miles (+6,166)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    48,598 miles
    Test number
    595894711094
    • AdvisoryBonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

  23. Fail42,432 miles2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,432 miles
    Test number
    111985710092
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass42,432 miles (+5,124)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    42,432 miles
    Test number
    801835610015
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass37,308 miles (+3,826)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    37,308 miles
    Test number
    692952329052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass33,482 miles (+15,219)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    33,482 miles
    Test number
    790590678180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass18,263 miles (+1,569)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    18,263 miles
    Test number
    173301307179
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteOil leak

  28. Pass16,694 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    16,694 miles
    Test number
    264552496465

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM03 ONW

Does LM03 ONW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM03 ONW expired on 20 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM03 ONW?
The MOT on LM03 ONW expired on 20 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM03 ONW done?
LM03 ONW was recorded at 73,445 miles at its MOT on 21 Oct 2025, an average of 2,944 miles a year.
Has LM03 ONW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM03 ONW has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on LM03 ONW 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 ONW find?
LM03 ONW passed its latest MOT on 21 Oct 2025 with 2 minor defects and 11 advisories: offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened, and 10 more.

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