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Green · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc

LM03 XWHMOT history

LM03 XWH is a green petrol MINI first used on 1 Aug 2003. Its MOT expired on 1 May 2024 and it has passed 15 of 24 MOT tests, with 129,171 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 May 2023.

LM03 XWH green MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a MINI Hatch, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 1 May 2024
Mileage
129,171 mi
At MOT on 2 May 2023
MOT tests
24
15 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,665 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM03 XWH
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
1 Aug 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 May 2024
Latest MOT test
2 May 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM03 XWH was last recorded at 129,171 miles on 2 May 2023, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Apr 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
129,171 miles · 28 Apr 2023
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
4,665 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 129,171 miles
  • 2019 – 129,166 miles
  • 2018 – 129,165 miles
  • 2017 – 129,165 miles
  • 2016 – 129,124 miles
  • 2015 – 125,408 miles
  • 2014 – 122,248 miles
  • 2013 – 114,910 miles
  • 2012 – 107,221 miles
  • 2011 – 92,094 miles
  • 2010 – 82,540 miles
  • 2009 – 78,193 miles
  • 2008 – 66,983 miles
  • 2006 – 51,203 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass129,171 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NSR tyre cracked in sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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.

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2011

  • Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

Full MOT history

24 tests since 14 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass129,171 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2024
    Odometer
    129,171 miles
    Test number
    113164513900
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NSR tyre cracked in sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. Fail129,171 miles (+5)1 dangerous5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,171 miles
    Test number
    959528011392
    • DangerousFront Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety Coolant (8.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. Pass129,166 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    129,166 miles
    Test number
    570280992262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail129,166 miles (+1)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,166 miles
    Test number
    584374671874
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  5. Pass129,165 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    129,165 miles
    Test number
    173313905877

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass129,165 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    129,165 miles
    Test number
    653757234662

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail129,165 miles (+41)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,165 miles
    Test number
    714433546401
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
  8. Pass129,124 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    129,124 miles
    Test number
    554602734402
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  9. Fail129,124 miles (+3,716)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,124 miles
    Test number
    617307859790
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  10. Pass125,408 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    125,408 miles
    Test number
    555312506145
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front steering arm
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  11. Fail125,408 miles (+3,160)3 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,408 miles
    Test number
    617629408669
    • FailureOffside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front steering arm
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  12. Pass122,248 miles (+4)1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    122,248 miles
    Test number
    339053854277
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  13. Fail122,244 miles (+7,334)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,244 miles
    Test number
    226972554200
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  14. Pass114,910 miles (+7,689)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    114,910 miles
    Test number
    579548473251
    • NoteCentre brake pipe starting to pit
    • NoteExhaust back box has minor blow
    • NoteFront brake discs heavily rusted on inner face
    • NoteN/s/r tyre has uneven wear some spots close to treadbars
  15. Pass107,221 miles (+15,127)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    107,221 miles
    Test number
    357467582492
    • NoteBoth front brake pipes pitted
    • NoteCentre to rear brake pipe pitted
    • NoteN/s/r brake pipe heavy rust
    • NoteO/s/f track rod end has play in it
    • NoteSlight bind on o/s/r brake
  16. Pass92,094 miles4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    92,094 miles
    Test number
    237406891037
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteNearside front brake pipe corroded
    • NoteNearside front to rear brake pipe corroded
  17. Fail92,094 miles (+9,554)1 repaired4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,094 miles
    Test number
    806006291000
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteNearside front brake pipe corroded
    • NoteNearside front to rear brake pipe corroded
  18. Pass82,540 miles (+2)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    82,540 miles
    Test number
    423588490012
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteN/s/r tyre inner edge slightly misshapen
  19. Fail82,538 miles (+4,345)6 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,538 miles
    Test number
    103066390426
    • FailureBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteN/s/r tyre inner edge slightly misshapen
  20. Pass78,193 miles (+11,210)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    78,193 miles
    Test number
    252365799233
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  21. Pass66,983 miles (+2,178)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    66,983 miles
    Test number
    302296498278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass64,805 miles (+32)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    64,805 miles
    Test number
    150438728482

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail64,773 miles (+13,570)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,773 miles
    Test number
    274505028045
    • FailureTyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
  24. Pass51,203 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    51,203 miles
    Test number
    143846326274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM03 XWH

Does LM03 XWH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM03 XWH expired on 1 May 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM03 XWH?
The MOT on LM03 XWH expired on 1 May 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM03 XWH done?
LM03 XWH was recorded at 129,171 miles at its MOT on 2 May 2023, an average of 4,665 miles a year.
Has LM03 XWH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM03 XWH has failed 9 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Apr 2023.
Has the mileage on LM03 XWH 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 XWH find?
LM03 XWH passed its latest MOT on 2 May 2023 with 5 advisories: front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play; offside front service brake binding but not excessively, and 2 more.

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