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Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc

LM03 XSYMOT history

LM03 XSY is a blue petrol MINI first used on 24 Jul 2003. Its MOT expired on 4 Jul 2026 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 134,913 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Jul 2025.

LM03 XSY blue MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 4 Jul 2026
Mileage
134,913 mi
At MOT on 5 Jul 2025
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,472 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM03 XSY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
24 Jul 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
5 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM03 XSY was last recorded at 134,913 miles on 5 Jul 2025, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
134,909 miles · 3 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
5,472 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 134,913 miles
  • 2023 – 132,995 miles
  • 2022 – 130,096 miles
  • 2021 – 126,418 miles
  • 2019 – 123,329 miles
  • 2018 – 119,454 miles
  • 2017 – 115,499 miles
  • 2016 – 104,105 miles
  • 2015 – 96,474 miles
  • 2014 – 84,125 miles
  • 2013 – 82,709 miles
  • 2012 – 82,092 miles
  • 2010 – 78,368 miles
  • 2009 – 70,950 miles
  • 2008 – 55,888 miles
  • 2007 – 37,593 miles
  • 2006 – 31,375 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass134,913 miles
  • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flex (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryReverse light not workingRecorded at 3 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.

  • Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at flexi

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Reverse light inop

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2023

Full MOT history

24 tests since 3 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass134,913 miles (+4)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    134,913 miles
    Test number
    698110285088
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flex (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryReverse light not working
  2. Fail134,909 miles (+1,914)4 major2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,909 miles
    Test number
    642451143721
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flex (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear number plate / handle insecure
    • AdvisoryReverse light not working
  3. Pass132,995 miles (+4)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    132,995 miles
    Test number
    576670896545
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryReverse light inop
  4. Fail132,991 miles (+2,895)10 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,991 miles
    Test number
    980963773079
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded at flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear park brake lever on caliper stuck in on position
    • AdvisoryReverse light inop
  5. Pass130,096 miles (+3,678)1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    130,096 miles
    Test number
    722021963808
    • MinorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass126,418 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    126,418 miles
    Test number
    700398339273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail126,411 miles (+3,082)8 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,411 miles
    Test number
    178945767868
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe to flexible (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe to flexible (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe to flexible (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
  8. Pass123,329 miles (+3,875)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    123,329 miles
    Test number
    103992899286
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexible (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexible (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryReverse light not working
  9. Pass119,454 miles (+3,955)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    119,454 miles
    Test number
    982262699555

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass115,499 miles (+17)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    115,499 miles
    Test number
    556979025004
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  11. Fail115,482 miles (+11,377)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,482 miles
    Test number
    495696277593
    • FailureHeadlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear park brake lever not returning to stop
  12. Pass104,105 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    104,105 miles
    Test number
    271717808566
    • AdvisoryCentre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexe down pipe (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front head light damaged
    • AdvisoryHead light switch loose / wobbly
  13. Fail104,105 miles (+7,631)3 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,105 miles
    Test number
    943727291394
    • Repaired at testCentre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryCentre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexe down pipe (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front head light damaged
    • AdvisoryHead light switch loose / wobbly
  14. Pass96,474 miles (+12,349)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    96,474 miles
    Test number
    315117375168
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  15. Pass84,125 miles (+1,416)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    84,125 miles
    Test number
    206365664192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass82,709 miles (+617)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    82,709 miles
    Test number
    296635963159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass82,092 miles (+3,724)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    82,092 miles
    Test number
    597009622011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass78,368 miles (+7,418)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    78,368 miles
    Test number
    441976410206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass70,950 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    70,950 miles
    Test number
    391013749490

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail70,939 miles (+15,051)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,939 miles
    Test number
    971873049268
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
  21. Pass55,888 miles (+636)1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    55,888 miles
    Test number
    552852128239
    • NoteBrake low pad warning light on.
  22. Fail55,252 miles (+17,659)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,252 miles
    Test number
    642504818277
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteBrake low pad warning light on.
  23. Pass37,593 miles (+6,218)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    37,593 miles
    Test number
    811669717299
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteCorrosion to rear brake discs
    • NoteFront brake discs worn and corroded
  24. Pass31,375 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    31,375 miles
    Test number
    404065416280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM03 XSY

Does LM03 XSY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM03 XSY expired on 4 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM03 XSY?
The MOT on LM03 XSY expired on 4 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM03 XSY done?
LM03 XSY was recorded at 134,913 miles at its MOT on 5 Jul 2025, an average of 5,472 miles a year.
Has LM03 XSY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM03 XSY has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on LM03 XSY 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 XSY find?
LM03 XSY passed its latest MOT on 5 Jul 2025 with 2 minor defects and 6 advisories: nearside headlamp lens slightly defective; offside headlamp lens slightly defective; central exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box, and 5 more.

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