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Red · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc

LM03 ZFLMOT history

LM03 ZFL is a red petrol MINI first used on 9 Jul 2003. Its MOT expired on 17 Mar 2024 and it has passed 17 of 30 MOT tests, with 125,982 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Mar 2023.

LM03 ZFL red MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 17 Mar 2024
Mileage
125,982 mi
At MOT on 17 Mar 2023
MOT tests
30
17 passed · 13 failed
Per year
6,047 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM03 ZFL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
9 Jul 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Mar 2024
Latest MOT test
17 Mar 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM03 ZFL was last recorded at 125,982 miles on 17 Mar 2023, 9,387 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Mar 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
116,595 miles · 11 Mar 2022
Between the last two tests
9,387 miles
Average per year
6,047 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 125,982 miles
  • 2022 – 116,595 miles
  • 2021 – 112,586 miles
  • 2020 – 107,342 miles
  • 2019 – 103,259 miles
  • 2018 – 100,512 miles
  • 2017 – 98,676 miles
  • 2016 – 93,288 miles
  • 2015 – 85,863 miles
  • 2014 – 78,355 miles
  • 2013 – 73,165 miles
  • 2012 – 69,794 miles
  • 2011 – 65,248 miles
  • 2010 – 58,209 miles
  • 2008 – 44,675 miles
  • 2007 – 33,250 miles
  • 2006 – 25,035 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass125,982 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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.

  • Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

30 tests since 7 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass125,982 miles (+9,387)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    125,982 miles
    Test number
    209948572192
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass116,595 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    116,595 miles
    Test number
    300071881833
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Fail116,595 miles (+4,009)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,595 miles
    Test number
    450894942548
    • 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))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass112,586 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    112,586 miles
    Test number
    108642090044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail112,586 miles (+5,244)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,586 miles
    Test number
    930498592058
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

  6. Pass107,342 miles (+4,083)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    107,342 miles
    Test number
    544985575192
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass103,259 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    103,259 miles
    Test number
    385120980509
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail103,259 miles (+2,747)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,259 miles
    Test number
    513383969016
    • MajorEmissions not tested due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass100,512 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    100,512 miles
    Test number
    803180516338
    • AdvisoryAll brake discs rusted

  10. Fail100,512 miles (+1,836)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,512 miles
    Test number
    451272985434
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryAll brake discs rusted

  11. Pass98,676 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    98,676 miles
    Test number
    103512974714

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail98,676 miles (+5,388)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,676 miles
    Test number
    347747030195
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  13. Pass93,288 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    93,288 miles
    Test number
    233078368970
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing on outer edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre worn on edges
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  14. Fail93,288 miles (+7,425)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,288 miles
    Test number
    119870144731
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing on outer edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre worn on edges
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  15. Pass85,863 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    85,863 miles
    Test number
    438325875067
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  16. Fail85,863 miles (+7,508)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,863 miles
    Test number
    257943775054
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  17. Pass78,355 miles (+722)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    78,355 miles
    Test number
    428697764038
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Fail77,633 miles (+4,468)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,633 miles
    Test number
    747915254015
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  19. Pass73,165 miles (+3,371)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    73,165 miles
    Test number
    698492873033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass69,794 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    69,794 miles
    Test number
    458615042047
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteParking brake just met required park brake efficiency. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

  21. Fail69,793 miles (+4,545)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,793 miles
    Test number
    697655642088
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  22. Fail65,248 miles1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,248 miles
    Test number
    255642441001
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteSuspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

  23. Pass65,248 miles (+7,039)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    65,248 miles
    Test number
    346562941097
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteSuspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

  24. Pass58,209 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    58,209 miles
    Test number
    641700730028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail58,209 miles (+13,534)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,209 miles
    Test number
    751980230089
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

  26. Pass44,675 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    44,675 miles
    Test number
    233006568333

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail44,675 miles (+11,425)2 failures5 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,675 miles
    Test number
    544546268305
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  28. Pass33,250 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    33,250 miles
    Test number
    724660397114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail33,250 miles (+8,215)4 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,250 miles
    Test number
    892690997111
    • FailureDriver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureHeadlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteFront disc wearing

  30. Pass25,035 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    25,035 miles
    Test number
    244758986461
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFRONT BRAKE PADS WEARING LOW

Questions about LM03 ZFL

Does LM03 ZFL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM03 ZFL expired on 17 Mar 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM03 ZFL?
The MOT on LM03 ZFL expired on 17 Mar 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM03 ZFL done?
LM03 ZFL was recorded at 125,982 miles at its MOT on 17 Mar 2023, an average of 6,047 miles a year.
Has LM03 ZFL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM03 ZFL has failed 13 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on LM03 ZFL 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 ZFL find?
LM03 ZFL passed its latest MOT on 17 Mar 2023 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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