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Black · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc

LM03 UEAMOT history

LM03 UEA is a black petrol MINI first used on 30 Jun 2003. Its MOT is valid until 11 Jun 2027 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 75,285 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Jun 2026.

LM03 UEA black MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a MINI Hatch, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 11 Jun 2027
Mileage
75,285 mi
At MOT on 3 Jun 2026
MOT tests
28
21 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,763 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

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

Mileage history

LM03 UEA was last recorded at 75,285 miles on 3 Jun 2026, 948 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
74,337 miles · 12 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
948 miles
Average per year
2,763 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 75,285 miles
  • 2025 – 74,337 miles
  • 2024 – 73,872 miles
  • 2023 – 73,186 miles
  • 2022 – 72,586 miles
  • 2021 – 72,197 miles
  • 2020 – 71,854 miles
  • 2019 – 71,094 miles
  • 2018 – 70,323 miles
  • 2017 – 69,162 miles
  • 2016 – 66,242 miles
  • 2015 – 61,038 miles
  • 2014 – 56,885 miles
  • 2013 – 54,147 miles
  • 2012 – 50,503 miles
  • 2011 – 48,579 miles
  • 2010 – 44,633 miles
  • 2009 – 38,689 miles
  • 2008 – 32,629 miles
  • 2007 – 25,900 miles
  • 2006 – 20,144 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass75,285 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2018–2025

  • Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Hydraulic leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2024

Full MOT history

28 tests since 19 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass75,285 miles (+948)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    75,285 miles
    Test number
    710676837751

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass74,337 miles (+465)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    74,337 miles
    Test number
    895739764822
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass73,872 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    73,872 miles
    Test number
    916537813863
    • AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail73,872 miles (+686)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,872 miles
    Test number
    231527796914
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass73,186 miles (+600)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    73,186 miles
    Test number
    360650646165
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass72,586 miles (+389)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    72,586 miles
    Test number
    184885686747
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass72,197 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    72,197 miles
    Test number
    176675006248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail72,197 miles (+343)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,197 miles
    Test number
    654230848211
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass71,854 miles (+760)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    71,854 miles
    Test number
    806621346046
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass71,094 miles (+771)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    71,094 miles
    Test number
    657285553965
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

  11. Pass70,323 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2019
    Odometer
    70,323 miles
    Test number
    943346221280
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Fail70,323 miles (+1,161)1 major2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,323 miles
    Test number
    387346760523
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen Bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Pass69,162 miles (+2,920)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    69,162 miles
    Test number
    353288526051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass66,242 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    66,242 miles
    Test number
    623852407045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail66,242 miles (+5,204)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,242 miles
    Test number
    170425241956
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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)

  16. Pass61,038 miles (+3)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    61,038 miles
    Test number
    218206755473
    • NoteRear exhaust box falling apart

  17. Fail61,035 miles (+4,150)1 failure2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,035 miles
    Test number
    505745855196
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteBoth rear brake discs badly corroded
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteNo coolant in bottle
    • NoteRear exhaust box falling apart

  18. Pass56,885 miles (+2,738)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    56,885 miles
    Test number
    147113564174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass54,147 miles (+3,644)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    54,147 miles
    Test number
    259356963130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass50,503 miles (+1,924)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    50,503 miles
    Test number
    356509352130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass48,579 miles (+3,946)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    48,579 miles
    Test number
    817358651121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass44,633 miles2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    44,633 miles
    Test number
    152685470143
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteFront brake discs corroding on inner surface.
    • NoteFront registration plate damaged and delaminating.
    • NoteRear brake discs corroding.

  23. Fail44,633 miles (+5,944)1 repaired2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,633 miles
    Test number
    830755470100
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteFront brake discs corroding on inner surface.
    • NoteFront registration plate damaged and delaminating.
    • NoteRear brake discs corroding.

  24. Pass38,689 miles (+6,060)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    38,689 miles
    Test number
    741337079119
    • NoteFront registration plate cracked and delaminating
    • NoteRear brake discs corroding and scored

  25. Pass32,629 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    32,629 miles
    Test number
    210579078195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail32,629 miles (+6,729)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,629 miles
    Test number
    992939078183
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  27. Pass25,900 miles (+5,756)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    25,900 miles
    Test number
    231253757450

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass20,144 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    20,144 miles
    Test number
    814710476194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM03 UEA

Does LM03 UEA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM03 UEA is valid until 11 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM03 UEA?
The MOT on LM03 UEA is valid until 11 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM03 UEA done?
LM03 UEA was recorded at 75,285 miles at its MOT on 3 Jun 2026, an average of 2,763 miles a year.
Has LM03 UEA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM03 UEA has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Jun 2024.
Has the mileage on LM03 UEA 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 UEA find?
LM03 UEA passed its latest MOT on 3 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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