MINI
Black · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc
LM03 VHAMOT history
LM03 VHA is a black petrol MINI first used on 22 Jun 2003. Its MOT expired on 27 Jul 2024 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 146,241 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jul 2023.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 27 Jul 2024
- Mileage
- 146,241 mi
- At MOT on 15 Jul 2023
- MOT tests
- 23
- 15 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 6,503 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LM03 VHA
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- MINI
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,598 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 22 Jun 2003
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 27 Jul 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 15 Jul 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
LM03 VHA was last recorded at 146,241 miles on 15 Jul 2023, 10,695 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jul 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 135,546 miles · 22 Jul 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 10,695 miles
- Average per year
- 6,503 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 146,241 miles
- 2022 – 135,546 miles
- 2021 – 122,008 miles
- 2019 – 121,968 miles
- 2018 – 121,329 miles
- 2015 – 121,201 miles
- 2014 – 121,156 miles
- 2013 – 110,576 miles
- 2012 – 104,018 miles
- 2011 – 100,550 miles
- 2010 – 88,688 miles
- 2009 – 76,118 miles
- 2008 – 63,170 miles
- 2007 – 50,232 miles
- 2006 – 35,431 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass146,241 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
- AdvisoryCoolant leakRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
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 Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm
Dangerous2 MOTs, 2019–2021
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Dangerous2 MOTs, 2007–2014
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2014
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Dangerous2 MOTs, 2007–2014
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2014
Full MOT history
23 tests since 30 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass146,241 miles2 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 146,241 miles
- Test number
- 200009767344
- MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
- AdvisoryCoolant leak
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail146,241 miles (+10,695)1 dangerous2 repaired2 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 146,241 miles
- Test number
- 327207730308
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
- MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
- AdvisoryCoolant leak
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass135,546 miles3 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 135,546 miles
- Test number
- 675958837356
- MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryCoolant leak
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail135,546 miles (+13,538)2 repaired3 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 135,546 miles
- Test number
- 429554436363
- Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryCoolant leak
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass122,008 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 122,008 miles
- Test number
- 198237786238
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass122,010 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 122,010 miles
- Test number
- 740706325798
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail122,010 miles (+42)1 dangerous2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 122,010 miles
- Test number
- 520149730195
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Pass121,968 miles (+6)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 121,968 miles
- Test number
- 256106988353
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail121,962 miles (+633)1 dangerous2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 121,962 miles
- Test number
- 714758618267
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass121,329 miles (+128)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 121,329 miles
- Test number
- 629506215622
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Pass121,201 miles (+45)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 121,201 miles
- Test number
- 137876925275
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail121,156 miles (+10,580)8 failures4 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 121,156 miles
- Test number
- 385891754277
- FailureBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
- FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
- NoteClutch pedal rubber missing
- NoteNearside and offside rear tyre treads distorted and worn close to legal limit
- NoteOil leak
- NoteTyre pressure warning lamp staying on
Pass110,576 miles7 notes
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 110,576 miles
- Test number
- 937392193145
- NoteClutch pedal rubber missing
- NoteCoolant leak
- NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- NoteNearside and offside front tyre treads worn unevenly
- NoteNearside and offside rear tyre treads worn unevenly
- NoteOil leak
- NoteTyre pressure warnig light staying on
Fail110,576 miles (+6,558)5 failures2 repaired7 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 110,576 miles
- Test number
- 698791693161
- FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
- FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- NoteClutch pedal rubber missing
- NoteCoolant leak
- NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- NoteNearside and offside front tyre treads worn unevenly
- NoteNearside and offside rear tyre treads worn unevenly
- NoteOil leak
- NoteTyre pressure warnig light staying on
Pass104,018 miles (+3,468)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 104,018 miles
- Test number
- 388156282153
- 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)
Pass100,550 miles (+11,862)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 100,550 miles
- Test number
- 317221581196
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass88,688 miles (+12,570)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 88,688 miles
- Test number
- 251132480107
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail76,118 miles1 repaired1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 76,118 miles
- Test number
- 694660979187
- Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- NoteAdvise on wear to front brake discs
Pass76,118 miles (+12,948)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 76,118 miles
- Test number
- 853580279159
- NoteAdvise on wear to front brake discs
Pass63,170 miles (+12,938)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 63,170 miles
- Test number
- 112074988196
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass50,232 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jul 2008
- Odometer
- 50,232 miles
- Test number
- 462195187173
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail50,232 miles (+14,801)3 dangerous
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 50,232 miles
- Test number
- 812965187160
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- DangerousNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Pass35,431 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2007
- Odometer
- 35,431 miles
- Test number
- 540681786113
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LM03 VHA
- Does LM03 VHA currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LM03 VHA expired on 27 Jul 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LM03 VHA?
- The MOT on LM03 VHA expired on 27 Jul 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LM03 VHA done?
- LM03 VHA was recorded at 146,241 miles at its MOT on 15 Jul 2023, an average of 6,503 miles a year.
- Has LM03 VHA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LM03 VHA has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jul 2023.
- Has the mileage on LM03 VHA 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 VHA find?
- LM03 VHA passed its latest MOT on 15 Jul 2023 with 2 minor defects and 6 advisories: offside front inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; steering box leaking oil; coolant leak, and 5 more.
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