MINI
Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc
LR03 AEVMOT history
LR03 AEV is a blue petrol MINI first used on 1 Apr 2003. Its MOT is valid until 22 Dec 2026 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 99,598 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Dec 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 22 Dec 2026
- Mileage
- 99,598 mi
- At MOT on 22 Dec 2025
- MOT tests
- 27
- 20 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 3,967 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LR03 AEV
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- MINI
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,598 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 1 Apr 2003
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 22 Dec 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 22 Dec 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LR03 AEV was last recorded at 99,598 miles on 22 Dec 2025, 515 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Nov 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 99,083 miles · 26 Nov 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 515 miles
- Average per year
- 3,967 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 99,598 miles
- 2024 – 99,083 miles
- 2023 – 98,450 miles
- 2022 – 97,766 miles
- 2021 – 97,147 miles
- 2020 – 96,240 miles
- 2019 – 95,634 miles
- 2018 – 92,568 miles
- 2017 – 87,188 miles
- 2016 – 77,721 miles
- 2014 – 66,120 miles
- 2013 – 62,252 miles
- 2012 – 59,416 miles
- 2010 – 50,367 miles
- 2009 – 42,351 miles
- 2008 – 34,822 miles
- 2007 – 29,548 miles
- 2006 – 21,184 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass99,598 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Rear axle corroding
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both corroding (5.3.2 (b))
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
Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2023
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated
Minor2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Fuel seal cracked
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
27 tests since 18 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass99,598 miles (+515)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Dec 2026
- Odometer
- 99,598 miles
- Test number
- 586723332685
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Rear axle corroding
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both corroding (5.3.2 (b))
Pass99,083 miles (+633)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 99,083 miles
- Test number
- 626906835573
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass98,450 miles (+684)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 98,450 miles
- Test number
- 132920494835
- AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear section above fuel tank on the border (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryCoolant leak
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass97,766 miles (+4)1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 97,766 miles
- Test number
- 735038736778
- MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFuel seal cracked
- AdvisoryFuel tank straps corroded
Fail97,762 miles (+615)1 major1 repaired1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 97,762 miles
- Test number
- 552629367614
- MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFuel seal cracked
- AdvisoryFuel tank straps corroded
Pass97,147 miles (+907)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 97,147 miles
- Test number
- 589934854090
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass96,240 miles (+2)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 96,240 miles
- Test number
- 740268317527
- AdvisoryExhaust poor condition
Fail96,238 miles (+604)1 dangerous1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 96,238 miles
- Test number
- 656528203210
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryExhaust poor condition
Pass95,634 miles (+13)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 95,634 miles
- Test number
- 722532096589
- AdvisoryFront Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Pump area (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Borderline excessive (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Borderline excessive (1.1.11 (c))
Fail95,621 miles (+3,053)2 dangerous1 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 95,621 miles
- Test number
- 181563283621
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Pump area (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Borderline excessive (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Borderline excessive (1.1.11 (c))
Pass92,568 miles (+52)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- 92,568 miles
- Test number
- 826024338013
- AdvisoryFront small water leak and oil leak
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail92,516 miles (+5,328)4 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 92,516 miles
- Test number
- 551646872677
- FailureFront Headlamp cleaning device inoperative both (1.7.2)
- FailureOffside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tail box weld cracked/tail box corroded (7.1.2)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working bulb exposed to elements, housing defective/corroded (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryDuring fast idle test, rattle heard suspect engine
Pass87,188 miles (+9,467)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 87,188 miles
- Test number
- 869170698772
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass77,721 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 77,721 miles
- Test number
- 908308324898
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Fail77,711 miles (+102)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 77,711 miles
- Test number
- 884125535869
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Fail77,609 miles (+11,489)6 failures5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 77,609 miles
- Test number
- 901386386987
- FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to brake hose (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported silencer (7.1.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Ball joint has slight play rack arm inner joint (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Pass66,120 miles (+1,457)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 66,120 miles
- Test number
- 329109844318
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass64,663 miles (+2,411)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 21 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 64,663 miles
- Test number
- 449083954053
- AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteO/s/rear exhaust box slightly deteriorated
Fail62,252 miles2 repaired2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 62,252 miles
- Test number
- 597485523000
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- NoteO/s/rear exhaust box slightly deteriorated
Pass62,252 miles (+2,836)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 5 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 62,252 miles
- Test number
- 865595723046
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- NoteO/s/rear exhaust box slightly deteriorated
Pass59,416 miles (+9,049)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Feb 2013
- Odometer
- 59,416 miles
- Test number
- 866437332077
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass50,367 miles (+8,016)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2011
- Odometer
- 50,367 miles
- Test number
- 994396050388
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass42,351 miles (+2,557)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Dec 2010
- Odometer
- 42,351 miles
- Test number
- 832359649322
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass39,794 miles (+4,972)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 39,794 miles
- Test number
- 444070399057
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass34,822 miles (+5,274)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 34,822 miles
- Test number
- 550444578095
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass29,548 miles (+8,364)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2008
- Odometer
- 29,548 miles
- Test number
- 891189667014
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass21,184 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2007
- Odometer
- 21,184 miles
- Test number
- 600817276054
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LR03 AEV
- Does LR03 AEV currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR03 AEV is valid until 22 Dec 2026.
- When is the MOT due on LR03 AEV?
- The MOT on LR03 AEV is valid until 22 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LR03 AEV done?
- LR03 AEV was recorded at 99,598 miles at its MOT on 22 Dec 2025, an average of 3,967 miles a year.
- Has LR03 AEV ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LR03 AEV has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Dec 2022.
- Has the mileage on LR03 AEV 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 LR03 AEV find?
- LR03 AEV passed its latest MOT on 22 Dec 2025 with 4 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; rear rear axle corroding, and 1 more.
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