MINI
Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc
LM03 VKAMOT history
LM03 VKA is a silver petrol MINI first used on 10 Jul 2003. Its MOT expired on 1 Jan 2026 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 111,043 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Jan 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 1 Jan 2026
- Mileage
- 111,043 mi
- At MOT on 2 Jan 2025
- MOT tests
- 25
- 19 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 4,375 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LM03 VKA
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- MINI
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,598 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 10 Jul 2003
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 1 Jan 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 2 Jan 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LM03 VKA was last recorded at 111,043 miles on 2 Jan 2025, 2,455 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Dec 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 108,588 miles · 21 Dec 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 2,455 miles
- Average per year
- 4,375 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 111,043 miles
- 2023 – 108,588 miles
- 2022 – 104,689 miles
- 2021 – 102,156 miles
- 2020 – 100,139 miles
- 2019 – 94,818 miles
- 2018 – 87,997 miles
- 2017 – 80,310 miles
- 2016 – 70,392 miles
- 2015 – 61,220 miles
- 2014 – 56,565 miles
- 2013 – 47,482 miles
- 2012 – 46,048 miles
- 2011 – 43,318 miles
- 2010 – 40,420 miles
- 2009 – 37,806 miles
- 2008 – 35,172 miles
- 2007 – 32,138 miles
- 2006 – 29,554 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass111,043 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.
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019
Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat nav
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Rear seats folded to correct position to test rear belts
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Full MOT history
25 tests since 19 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass111,043 miles (+2,455)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 111,043 miles
- Test number
- 884540017513
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass108,588 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 108,588 miles
- Test number
- 420476598456
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail108,588 miles (+3,899)1 dangerous7 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 108,588 miles
- Test number
- 883706370800
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Pass104,689 miles1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 104,689 miles
- Test number
- 472986539014
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources dirty/product on lens (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all metal pipes surface corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear parking brake efficiency only just met, system requires repair or adjustment
Fail104,689 miles (+2,533)1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 104,689 miles
- Test number
- 420848496128
- Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low both sides (4.1.2 (a))
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources dirty/product on lens (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all metal pipes surface corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear parking brake efficiency only just met, system requires repair or adjustment
Pass102,156 miles (+2,017)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 20 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 102,156 miles
- Test number
- 407021472489
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Pass100,139 miles (+5,321)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 100,139 miles
- Test number
- 810386577890
- MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear top mounts have slight play
Pass94,818 miles (+5)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 94,818 miles
- Test number
- 450929894154
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test sat nav
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear seats folded to correct position to test rear belts
Fail94,813 miles (+6,816)4 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 94,813 miles
- Test number
- 391819549887
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorRear Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test sat nav
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear seats folded to correct position to test rear belts
Pass87,997 miles (+7,687)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 87,997 miles
- Test number
- 946960290285
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear exhaust section corroded
Pass80,310 miles (+9,918)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 80,310 miles
- Test number
- 907937475188
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass70,392 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 70,392 miles
- Test number
- 602800075408
- AdvisoryRear exhaust rusty
Fail70,392 miles (+9,172)2 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 70,392 miles
- Test number
- 143485504112
- Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- AdvisoryRear exhaust rusty
Pass61,220 miles (+4,655)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 61,220 miles
- Test number
- 485153055138
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail56,565 miles4 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 56,565 miles
- Test number
- 377664514351
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Pass56,565 miles (+9,083)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 56,565 miles
- Test number
- 877554714376
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass47,482 miles (+1,434)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 47,482 miles
- Test number
- 179047003216
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass46,048 miles (+2,730)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 46,048 miles
- Test number
- 569292002243
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass43,318 miles (+2,898)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 43,318 miles
- Test number
- 917003201263
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass40,420 miles (+2,614)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 40,420 miles
- Test number
- 560748000251
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass37,806 miles (+2,634)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 37,806 miles
- Test number
- 882788809257
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass35,172 miles (+3,034)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 35,172 miles
- Test number
- 252125788411
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass32,138 miles (+2,584)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jun 2008
- Odometer
- 32,138 miles
- Test number
- 442888677165
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail29,554 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 29,554 miles
- Test number
- 241979936118
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Pass29,554 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 May 2007
- Odometer
- 29,554 miles
- Test number
- 934559236198
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LM03 VKA
- Does LM03 VKA currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LM03 VKA expired on 1 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LM03 VKA?
- The MOT on LM03 VKA expired on 1 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LM03 VKA done?
- LM03 VKA was recorded at 111,043 miles at its MOT on 2 Jan 2025, an average of 4,375 miles a year.
- Has LM03 VKA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LM03 VKA has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Dec 2023.
- Has the mileage on LM03 VKA 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 VKA find?
- LM03 VKA passed its latest MOT on 2 Jan 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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