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Red · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc

LM03 UDUMOT history

LM03 UDU is a red petrol MINI first used on 18 Jun 2003. Its MOT is valid until 11 Jan 2027 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 75,946 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jan 2026.

LM03 UDU red MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a MINI Hatch, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 11 Jan 2027
Mileage
75,946 mi
At MOT on 7 Jan 2026
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,634 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM03 UDU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
18 Jun 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM03 UDU was last recorded at 75,946 miles on 7 Jan 2026, 256 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
75,690 miles · 10 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
256 miles
Average per year
2,634 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 75,946 miles
  • 2025 – 75,690 miles
  • 2024 – 71,821 miles
  • 2023 – 68,222 miles
  • 2022 – 64,622 miles
  • 2021 – 62,064 miles
  • 2020 – 58,924 miles
  • 2018 – 54,346 miles
  • 2016 – 45,528 miles
  • 2015 – 43,589 miles
  • 2014 – 39,309 miles
  • 2013 – 38,191 miles
  • 2011 – 34,143 miles
  • 2010 – 30,591 miles
  • 2009 – 29,796 miles
  • 2008 – 28,848 miles
  • 2007 – 26,946 miles
  • 2006 – 25,730 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass75,946 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 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • 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))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023

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 Non obligatory mirror damaged

    Advisory9 MOTs, 2016–2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

26 tests since 14 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass75,946 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    75,946 miles
    Test number
    587831130167
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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 pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail75,946 miles (+256)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,946 miles
    Test number
    654173817798
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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 pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass75,690 miles (+3,869)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    75,690 miles
    Test number
    155703967894
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass71,821 miles (+3,599)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    71,821 miles
    Test number
    524551019057
    • MinorNearside 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 metal pipe corroded at joint to hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  5. Pass68,222 miles (+1)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    68,222 miles
    Test number
    465714498842
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  6. Fail68,221 miles (+3,599)2 dangerous3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,221 miles
    Test number
    989194609931
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  7. Pass64,622 miles (+2,558)2 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    64,622 miles
    Test number
    684951047329
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened top mount bush deteriorated (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened top mount bush deteriorated (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Pass62,064 miles (+1)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    62,064 miles
    Test number
    144126868736
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount bush deteriorated (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount bush deteriorated (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Fail62,063 miles (+3,139)1 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,063 miles
    Test number
    534679354635
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount bush deteriorated (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount bush deteriorated (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  10. Pass58,924 miles10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    58,924 miles
    Test number
    243140121307
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened top mount bush (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement brake reaction bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened top mount bush (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement brake reaction bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear exhaust silencer corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  11. Fail58,924 miles (+4,578)4 repaired10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,924 miles
    Test number
    808046386052
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened top mount bush (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement brake reaction bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened top mount bush (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement brake reaction bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear exhaust silencer corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  12. Pass54,346 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    54,346 miles
    Test number
    734729584650
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension top mount bush deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension top mount bush deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear exhaust silencer corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryBoth front headlamps deteriorated

  13. Fail54,346 miles (+4,250)2 repaired9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,346 miles
    Test number
    154319826412
    • Repaired at testFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension top mount bush deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension top mount bush deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear exhaust silencer corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryBoth front headlamps deteriorated

  14. Pass50,096 miles (+4,568)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    50,096 miles
    Test number
    911370126439
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn unevenly on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear exhaust silencer corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryBoth front headlamps deteriorated/faded
    • AdvisoryFuel cap sealing washer perishing

  15. Pass45,528 miles (+1,939)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    45,528 miles
    Test number
    422775120820
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both fronts deteriorated/faded (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure warning lamp illuminated
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak
    • AdvisoryFuel cap sealing washer deteriorated

  16. Pass43,589 miles (+4,280)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    43,589 miles
    Test number
    337825059280
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside mirror glass broken but not affecting view to the rear
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  17. Pass39,309 miles (+1,118)2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    39,309 miles
    Test number
    646054564323
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteT.P.M.S lamp illuminated
    • NoteFuel filler cap seal split
    • NoteNearside rear & offside rear brake discs slightly corroded
    • NoteOffside rear exhaust back box outer skin corroded

  18. Pass38,191 miles (+4,048)6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    38,191 miles
    Test number
    247154363360
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOffside rear silencer outer skin corroded

  19. Pass34,143 miles (+3,552)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    34,143 miles
    Test number
    909193351365

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass30,591 miles (+1)1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    30,591 miles
    Test number
    513570450314
    • NoteSlight corrosion brake discs surfaces.

  21. Fail30,590 miles (+794)2 failures1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,590 miles
    Test number
    774849540383
    • FailureFront Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteNearside front lower suspension arm,rear mounting cracking up and going soft.
    • NoteSlight corrosion brake discs surfaces.

  22. Pass29,796 miles (+948)5 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    29,796 miles
    Test number
    492610159430
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • NoteBoth front suspension lower arm,rear mountongs cracking up and going soft.
    • NoteBoth front wiper blade rubbers split at ends.
    • NoteNearside door morror glass cracked.
    • NoteSlight damage on both offside tyre side walls.

  23. Pass28,848 miles (+1,902)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    28,848 miles
    Test number
    493444258465
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • NoteOffside front lower suspension arn,rear rubber mounting cracking up.
    • NoteSlight damage to both offside tyre outer side walls.

  24. Pass26,946 miles (+1,216)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    26,946 miles
    Test number
    724418947372
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  25. Pass25,730 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    25,730 miles
    Test number
    433095956352

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail25,726 miles2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,726 miles
    Test number
    183538046376
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteBoth front brake discs slight surface corrosion
    • NoteBoth rear brake discs slight surface corrosion

Questions about LM03 UDU

Does LM03 UDU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM03 UDU is valid until 11 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM03 UDU?
The MOT on LM03 UDU is valid until 11 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM03 UDU done?
LM03 UDU was recorded at 75,946 miles at its MOT on 7 Jan 2026, an average of 2,634 miles a year.
Has LM03 UDU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM03 UDU has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LM03 UDU 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 UDU find?
LM03 UDU passed its latest MOT on 7 Jan 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 1 more.

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