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Red · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc

LM03 XPFMOT history

LM03 XPF is a red petrol MINI first used on 24 Jul 2003. Its MOT is valid until 14 Oct 2027 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 50,967 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Oct 2026.

LM03 XPF red MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a MINI Hatch, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 14 Oct 2027
Mileage
50,967 mi
At MOT on 15 Oct 2026
MOT tests
27
21 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,585 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM03 XPF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
24 Jul 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM03 XPF was last recorded at 50,967 miles on 15 Oct 2026, 56 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
50,911 miles · 4 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
56 miles
Average per year
1,585 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 50,967 miles
  • 2025 – 50,911 miles
  • 2024 – 50,902 miles
  • 2023 – 50,803 miles
  • 2022 – 50,799 miles
  • 2021 – 50,659 miles
  • 2020 – 50,043 miles
  • 2019 – 48,734 miles
  • 2018 – 46,923 miles
  • 2017 – 44,672 miles
  • 2016 – 42,407 miles
  • 2015 – 40,160 miles
  • 2013 – 36,388 miles
  • 2012 – 32,808 miles
  • 2011 – 28,448 miles
  • 2010 – 26,294 miles
  • 2009 – 24,379 miles
  • 2008 – 22,344 miles
  • 2007 – 20,674 miles
  • 2006 – 19,046 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass50,967 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both main steels (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2018

Full MOT history

27 tests since 23 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass50,967 miles (+56)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    50,967 miles
    Test number
    332908267705
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both main steels (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Fail50,911 miles (+9)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,911 miles
    Test number
    216932701276
    • MajorDipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (4.1.3 (b))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed overheating issue (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

  3. Pass50,902 miles (+99)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    50,902 miles
    Test number
    805196818206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass50,803 miles (+4)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    50,803 miles
    Test number
    355905789678
    • AdvisoryBoth headlamps cloudy
    • AdvisoryFront and rear subframes corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear discs corroded
    • AdvisoryBoth front coil spings corroded

  5. Pass50,799 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    50,799 miles
    Test number
    155970045468

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail50,798 miles (+139)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,798 miles
    Test number
    421991542465
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

  7. Pass50,659 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    50,659 miles
    Test number
    412342630760
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Fail50,657 miles (+614)1 major2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,657 miles
    Test number
    997222877308
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Pass50,043 miles (+1,309)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    50,043 miles
    Test number
    735132113370
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass48,734 miles (+1,811)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    48,734 miles
    Test number
    503848410465
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  11. Pass46,923 miles (+2,251)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    46,923 miles
    Test number
    212515733227
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  12. Pass44,672 miles (+2,265)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    44,672 miles
    Test number
    140509751264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass42,407 miles (+2,247)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    42,407 miles
    Test number
    753552679173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass40,160 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    40,160 miles
    Test number
    216012315023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail40,160 miles (+3,772)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,160 miles
    Test number
    686252215047
    • FailureRear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass36,388 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    36,388 miles
    Test number
    186247153377

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail36,376 miles (+1,616)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,376 miles
    Test number
    106525053379
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  18. Pass34,760 miles (+1,952)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    34,760 miles
    Test number
    885712123050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass32,808 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    32,808 miles
    Test number
    825799252045
    • 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)

  20. Fail32,808 miles (+4,360)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,808 miles
    Test number
    176349952417
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • 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)

  21. Pass28,448 miles (+2,154)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    28,448 miles
    Test number
    648254831001
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteWiper blades deteriorating

  22. Pass26,294 miles (+1,915)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    26,294 miles
    Test number
    734770340092
    • NoteRear number plate deteriorating

  23. Pass24,379 miles (+2,035)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    24,379 miles
    Test number
    773581149085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass22,344 miles (+1,670)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    22,344 miles
    Test number
    703927158024
    • NoteCracks starting to appear to both rear tyres

  25. Pass20,674 miles (+1,628)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    20,674 miles
    Test number
    920849557029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass19,046 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    19,046 miles
    Test number
    193304856232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass19,037 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    19,037 miles
    Test number
    562225836218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM03 XPF

Does LM03 XPF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM03 XPF is valid until 14 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM03 XPF?
The MOT on LM03 XPF is valid until 14 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM03 XPF done?
LM03 XPF was recorded at 50,967 miles at its MOT on 15 Oct 2026, an average of 1,585 miles a year.
Has LM03 XPF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM03 XPF has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on LM03 XPF 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 XPF find?
LM03 XPF passed its latest MOT on 15 Oct 2026 with 2 minor defects and 4 advisories: nearside front windscreen wiper blade defective; offside front windscreen wiper blade defective; brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main steels, and 3 more.

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