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Black · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc

LM03 RFYMOT history

LM03 RFY is a black petrol MINI first used on 16 Jul 2003. Its MOT is valid until 14 Mar 2027 and it has passed 20 of 31 MOT tests, with 83,155 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Mar 2026.

LM03 RFY black MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 14 Mar 2027
Mileage
83,155 mi
At MOT on 10 Mar 2026
MOT tests
31
20 passed · 11 failed
Per year
3,522 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM03 RFY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
16 Jul 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM03 RFY was last recorded at 83,155 miles on 10 Mar 2026, 3,612 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
79,543 miles · 15 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
3,612 miles
Average per year
3,522 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 83,155 miles
  • 2025 – 79,543 miles
  • 2023 – 74,934 miles
  • 2021 – 65,842 miles
  • 2020 – 64,907 miles
  • 2019 – 40,163 miles
  • 2018 – 39,823 miles
  • 2017 – 39,765 miles
  • 2016 – 39,454 miles
  • 2015 – 38,586 miles
  • 2014 – 35,915 miles
  • 2013 – 33,090 miles
  • 2012 – 30,433 miles
  • 2011 – 29,299 miles
  • 2010 – 27,091 miles
  • 2008 – 21,431 miles
  • 2007 – 17,062 miles
  • 2006 – 13,900 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass83,155 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm low inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryClutch pedal rubber missing

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.

  • Offside Rear wheel slightly binding

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

31 tests since 10 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass83,155 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    83,155 miles
    Test number
    577164326355
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm low inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryClutch pedal rubber missing
  2. Fail83,155 miles (+3,612)4 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,155 miles
    Test number
    605755455639
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction heated o2 sensor bank 1 sensor 1 fault code not effecting emissions (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect polished lense (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect polished lens (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm low inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryClutch pedal rubber missing
  3. Pass79,543 miles (+4,609)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    79,543 miles
    Test number
    759653965993
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working centre (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  4. Pass74,934 miles (+4,268)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    74,934 miles
    Test number
    540430748829
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel slightly binding
  5. Pass70,666 miles (+14)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    70,666 miles
    Test number
    549381833949
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel slightly binding
  6. Fail70,652 miles (+4,810)1 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,652 miles
    Test number
    528394903412
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm, tyre wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel slightly binding
  7. Pass65,842 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    65,842 miles
    Test number
    500862845613

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail65,842 miles (+935)2 dangerous1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,842 miles
    Test number
    274270464231
    • DangerousFront Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
  9. Pass64,907 miles (+24,744)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    64,907 miles
    Test number
    388332906574

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass40,163 miles (+10)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    40,163 miles
    Test number
    554045935277
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
  11. Fail40,153 miles (+330)1 dangerous2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,153 miles
    Test number
    999390568219
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorDipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (4.1.3 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
  12. Pass39,823 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    39,823 miles
    Test number
    435213120889

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail39,823 miles (+58)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,823 miles
    Test number
    405083787305
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  14. Pass39,765 miles (+311)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    39,765 miles
    Test number
    607494728076
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
  15. Pass39,454 miles (+868)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    39,454 miles
    Test number
    151426441888
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
  16. Pass38,586 miles (+2,671)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    38,586 miles
    Test number
    606684305211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass35,915 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    35,915 miles
    Test number
    365672614493
    • NoteE.M.L on
  18. Fail35,914 miles (+2,824)1 dangerous2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,914 miles
    Test number
    539192114223
    • DangerousOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • 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)
    • NoteE.M.L on
  19. Pass33,090 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    33,090 miles
    Test number
    769472713222
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  20. Fail33,090 miles (+2,657)1 dangerous2 failures6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,090 miles
    Test number
    325252513224
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteAdvise tracking
    • NoteO/s/f tyre badly worn inner edge
  21. Pass30,433 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    30,433 miles
    Test number
    286992912224
    • NoteAdvise tracking
    • NoteFront tyres worn inner edges
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
  22. Fail30,433 miles (+1,134)1 repaired3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,433 miles
    Test number
    398142312427
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteAdvise tracking
    • NoteFront tyres worn inner edges
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
  23. Pass29,299 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    29,299 miles
    Test number
    257040501282
    • NoteFront tyres wearing on edges advise tracking
  24. Fail29,299 miles (+2,208)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,299 miles
    Test number
    329880901411
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteFront tyres wearing on edges advise tracking
  25. Pass27,091 miles (+1,625)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    27,091 miles
    Test number
    924112120244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass25,466 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    25,466 miles
    Test number
    651500640065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail25,466 miles (+4,035)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,466 miles
    Test number
    541260940050
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
  28. Pass21,431 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    21,431 miles
    Test number
    300580058388
    • NoteAdvise tracking
  29. Fail21,431 miles (+4,369)4 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,431 miles
    Test number
    284670658372
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteAdvise tracking
  30. Pass17,062 miles (+3,162)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    17,062 miles
    Test number
    414424187195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass13,900 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    13,900 miles
    Test number
    272111796110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM03 RFY

Does LM03 RFY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM03 RFY is valid until 14 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM03 RFY?
The MOT on LM03 RFY is valid until 14 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM03 RFY done?
LM03 RFY was recorded at 83,155 miles at its MOT on 10 Mar 2026, an average of 3,522 miles a year.
Has LM03 RFY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM03 RFY has failed 11 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on LM03 RFY 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 RFY find?
LM03 RFY passed its latest MOT on 10 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside front inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm low inner edge; clutch pedal rubber missing.

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