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Black · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc

LM03 UNXMOT history

LM03 UNX is a black petrol MINI first used on 5 Aug 2003. Its MOT expired on 3 Oct 2023 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 128,058 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Jul 2025.

LM03 UNX black MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a MINI Hatch, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 3 Oct 2023
Mileage
128,058 mi
At MOT on 10 Jul 2025
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,714 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM03 UNX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
5 Aug 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Oct 2023
Latest MOT test
10 Jul 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

LM03 UNX was last recorded at 128,058 miles on 10 Jul 2025, 1,339 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Oct 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
126,719 miles · 4 Oct 2022
Between the last two tests
1,339 miles
Average per year
5,714 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 128,058 miles
  • 2022 – 126,719 miles
  • 2021 – 118,500 miles
  • 2020 – 86,998 miles
  • 2018 – 78,633 miles
  • 2017 – 70,792 miles
  • 2016 – 63,333 miles
  • 2015 – 57,294 miles
  • 2014 – 55,455 miles
  • 2013 – 51,063 miles
  • 2012 – 49,109 miles
  • 2011 – 45,188 miles
  • 2009 – 38,568 miles
  • 2008 – 32,125 miles
  • 2007 – 24,143 miles
  • 2006 – 20,039 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail128,058 miles
  • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
  • MajorBattery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit Insecure, terminals touching the bonnet while closed (4.13 (a) (ii))
  • MajorEmissions unable to be completed Overheating (8.2.1.2 (d))
  • MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  • MajorHeadlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Both hazed (4.1.4 (b))
  • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
  • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
  • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
  • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Multiple leaks (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Strut top mount has slight play
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Strut top mount has slight play
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryVarious corrosion to the underside and damage

What MOT failures 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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2009

Full MOT history

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

  1. Fail128,058 miles (+1,339)10 major13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,058 miles
    Test number
    715187569506
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit Insecure, terminals touching the bonnet while closed (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed Overheating (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorHeadlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Both hazed (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Multiple leaks (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Strut top mount has slight play
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Strut top mount has slight play
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryVarious corrosion to the underside and damage

  2. Pass126,719 miles (+8,219)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    126,719 miles
    Test number
    982791402026
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryPatches of underside corrosion

  3. Pass118,500 miles (+31,502)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2022
    Odometer
    118,500 miles
    Test number
    888351604555
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass86,998 miles (+8,365)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2021
    Odometer
    86,998 miles
    Test number
    416590488061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass78,633 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    78,633 miles
    Test number
    503136691169
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySlight leak from steering rack

  6. Fail78,633 miles (+7,841)2 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,633 miles
    Test number
    325663123908
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySlight leak from steering rack

  7. Pass70,792 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    70,792 miles
    Test number
    567169731793
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  8. Fail70,792 miles (+7,459)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,792 miles
    Test number
    368650709268
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  9. Pass63,333 miles (+48)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    63,333 miles
    Test number
    140280641381

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail63,285 miles (+5,991)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,285 miles
    Test number
    732296946882
    • FailurePower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  11. Pass57,294 miles (+1,839)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    57,294 miles
    Test number
    965071126289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail55,455 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,455 miles
    Test number
    185390434270
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  13. Pass55,455 miles (+4,392)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    55,455 miles
    Test number
    377220834477
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  14. Pass51,063 miles (+1,954)1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    51,063 miles
    Test number
    297983533076
    • NoteO/s and n/s rear brake discs are very corroded

  15. Pass49,109 miles (+3,921)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    49,109 miles
    Test number
    215017132042
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass45,188 miles2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    45,188 miles
    Test number
    478144281041
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFuel cap seal - cracked.
    • NoteNSF part of steering system - slight play.
    • NoteOSF sun visor - partly insecure.
    • NoteRear brake discs - rusty.

  17. Fail45,188 miles (+6,620)3 failures2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,188 miles
    Test number
    185444081034
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFuel cap seal - cracked.
    • NoteNSF part of steering system - slight play.
    • NoteOSF sun visor - partly insecure.
    • NoteRear brake discs - rusty.

  18. Pass38,568 miles (+6,443)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    38,568 miles
    Test number
    361655589466
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  19. Pass32,125 miles (+7,982)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    32,125 miles
    Test number
    574651038270
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  20. Pass24,143 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    24,143 miles
    Test number
    562601717227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail24,143 miles (+4,104)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,143 miles
    Test number
    383478507450
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteA.n/s/f tyre slightly worn on inner edge

  22. Pass20,039 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    20,039 miles
    Test number
    964476826202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM03 UNX

Does LM03 UNX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM03 UNX expired on 3 Oct 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM03 UNX?
The MOT on LM03 UNX expired on 3 Oct 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM03 UNX done?
LM03 UNX was recorded at 128,058 miles at its MOT on 10 Jul 2025, an average of 5,714 miles a year.
Has LM03 UNX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM03 UNX has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on LM03 UNX 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 UNX find?
LM03 UNX failed its latest MOT on 10 Jul 2025 with 10 major defects and 13 advisories: anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an abs fault; battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit insecure, terminals touching the bonnet while closed; emissions unable to be completed overheating, and 20 more.

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