MINI
Red · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc
LM03 VFAMOT history
LM03 VFA is a red petrol MINI first used on 16 Jun 2003. Its MOT expired on 8 May 2026 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 85,576 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 May 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 8 May 2026
- Mileage
- 85,576 mi
- At MOT on 9 May 2025
- MOT tests
- 21
- 17 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 3,569 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LM03 VFA
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- MINI
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,598 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 16 Jun 2003
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 8 May 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 9 May 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LM03 VFA was last recorded at 85,576 miles on 9 May 2025, 6,989 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Apr 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 78,587 miles · 19 Apr 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 6,989 miles
- Average per year
- 3,569 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 85,576 miles
- 2024 – 78,587 miles
- 2023 – 68,344 miles
- 2022 – 65,631 miles
- 2020 – 60,728 miles
- 2018 – 48,460 miles
- 2017 – 44,584 miles
- 2016 – 42,988 miles
- 2015 – 40,887 miles
- 2014 – 39,754 miles
- 2013 – 38,701 miles
- 2012 – 37,437 miles
- 2011 – 36,401 miles
- 2010 – 35,087 miles
- 2008 – 35,001 miles
- 2007 – 25,082 miles
- 2006 – 18,138 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass85,576 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor3 MOTs, 2020–2022
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Full MOT history
21 tests since 16 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass85,576 miles (+6,989)
- MOT expiry
- 8 May 2026
- Odometer
- 85,576 miles
- Test number
- 872253518030
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass78,587 miles (+10,243)
- MOT expiry
- 4 May 2025
- Odometer
- 78,587 miles
- Test number
- 786412142803
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass68,344 miles (+2,713)
- MOT expiry
- 4 May 2024
- Odometer
- 68,344 miles
- Test number
- 747208061870
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass65,631 miles (+4,903)1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 May 2023
- Odometer
- 65,631 miles
- Test number
- 740786113667
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass60,728 miles (+2)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 60,728 miles
- Test number
- 348828962325
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- 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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail60,726 miles (+12,266)1 major1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 60,726 miles
- Test number
- 430223902902
- MajorHydraulic fluid leaking excessively power steering pump (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- 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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass48,460 miles (+3,876)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 48,460 miles
- Test number
- 398813271451
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass44,584 miles (+1,596)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 44,584 miles
- Test number
- 699891348434
- AdvisoryCover sills fitted
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Back bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass42,988 miles (+2,101)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 42,988 miles
- Test number
- 850992632877
- AdvisoryRear exhaust mounting bracket broken
Pass40,887 miles (+1,133)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 8 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 40,887 miles
- Test number
- 119680045099
- NoteSide skirts fitted at time of test obscuring some prescribed areas
Fail39,754 miles1 repaired1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 39,754 miles
- Test number
- 395244634040
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteRear exhaust silencer deteriorated
- NoteSide skirts fitted at time of test obscuring some prescribed areas
Pass39,754 miles (+1,053)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 7 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 39,754 miles
- Test number
- 705254534005
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteRear exhaust silencer deteriorated
- NoteSide skirts fitted at time of test obscuring some prescribed areas
Fail38,701 miles1 repaired2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 38,701 miles
- Test number
- 149129633415
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteFront tyres worn on outer edges
- NoteSide skirts fitted obscuring some components
Pass38,701 miles (+1,264)2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 7 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 38,701 miles
- Test number
- 795909533000
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteFront tyres worn on outer edges
- NoteSide skirts fitted obscuring some components
Pass37,437 miles (+1,036)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 5 Feb 2013
- Odometer
- 37,437 miles
- Test number
- 948167832044
- NoteNearside front tyre worn on the outside edge
Fail36,401 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 36,401 miles
- Test number
- 166382531058
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Pass36,401 miles (+1,314)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Feb 2012
- Odometer
- 36,401 miles
- Test number
- 177062531408
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass35,087 miles (+86)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Feb 2011
- Odometer
- 35,087 miles
- Test number
- 122354230024
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass35,001 miles (+9,919)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2009
- Odometer
- 35,001 miles
- Test number
- 264763848358
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass25,082 miles (+6,944)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jun 2008
- Odometer
- 25,082 miles
- Test number
- 880592867199
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass18,138 miles
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jun 2007
- Odometer
- 18,138 miles
- Test number
- 121567666152
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LM03 VFA
- Does LM03 VFA currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LM03 VFA expired on 8 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LM03 VFA?
- The MOT on LM03 VFA expired on 8 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LM03 VFA done?
- LM03 VFA was recorded at 85,576 miles at its MOT on 9 May 2025, an average of 3,569 miles a year.
- Has LM03 VFA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LM03 VFA has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Oct 2020.
- Has the mileage on LM03 VFA 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 VFA find?
- LM03 VFA passed its latest MOT on 9 May 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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