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Grey · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc

LR03 AEXMOT history

LR03 AEX is a grey petrol MINI first used on 20 Mar 2003. Its MOT is valid until 13 Apr 2027 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 138,864 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Apr 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 13 Apr 2027
Mileage
138,864 mi
At MOT on 14 Apr 2026
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,833 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR03 AEX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
20 Mar 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR03 AEX was last recorded at 138,864 miles on 14 Apr 2026, 659 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Mar 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 19 Apr 2016: 10,082 miles, lower than 100,812 miles on 18 Apr 2016.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
138,205 miles · 24 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
659 miles
Average per year
5,833 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 138,864 miles
  • 2025 – 138,205 miles
  • 2024 – 137,618 miles
  • 2023 – 136,180 miles
  • 2019 – 130,290 miles
  • 2018 – 121,526 miles
  • 2017 – 113,215 miles
  • 2016 – 10,082 miles
  • 2015 – 96,469 miles
  • 2014 – 90,651 miles
  • 2013 – 81,455 miles
  • 2012 – 72,501 miles
  • 2011 – 65,403 miles
  • 2010 – 58,713 miles
  • 2009 – 52,992 miles
  • 2008 – 43,412 miles
  • 2007 – 31,802 miles
  • 2006 – 24,302 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass138,864 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2007–2017

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2011

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass138,864 miles (+659)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    138,864 miles
    Test number
    301446147150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass138,205 miles (+587)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    138,205 miles
    Test number
    190966795242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass137,618 miles (+1,438)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    137,618 miles
    Test number
    515724874515

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass136,180 miles (+5,890)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    136,180 miles
    Test number
    212350339480

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass130,290 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    130,290 miles
    Test number
    899258759530
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • 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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail130,290 miles (+8,764)1 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,290 miles
    Test number
    594620561316
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • 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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass121,526 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    121,526 miles
    Test number
    593052763789
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail121,526 miles (+8,311)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,526 miles
    Test number
    900459141232
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass113,215 miles (+103,133)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    113,215 miles
    Test number
    251848653259
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp is slightly discolord on dipped beam.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread depth 2.00mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/45/17 (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  10. Pass10,082 miles (-90,730)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    10,082 miles
    Test number
    190070196245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail100,812 miles (+4,343)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,812 miles
    Test number
    408663973932
    • FailureHeadlamp aim too low both (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

  12. Pass96,469 miles (+5,818)1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    96,469 miles
    Test number
    659986895162
    • NoteOil leak

  13. Pass90,651 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    90,651 miles
    Test number
    276664544226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail90,651 miles (+9,196)1 dangerous1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,651 miles
    Test number
    117161644250
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
    • NoteRear exhaust corroded

  15. Pass81,455 miles (+8,954)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    81,455 miles
    Test number
    509232743223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass72,501 miles (+7,098)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    72,501 miles
    Test number
    819013542252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass65,403 miles (+6,690)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    65,403 miles
    Test number
    177304641209
    • 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)

  18. Pass58,713 miles (+5,721)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    58,713 miles
    Test number
    503497730286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass52,992 miles (+9,580)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    52,992 miles
    Test number
    381727339272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass43,412 miles (+11,610)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    43,412 miles
    Test number
    822355528237
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass31,802 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    31,802 miles
    Test number
    251153937211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail31,802 miles (+7,500)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,802 miles
    Test number
    332633237420
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)

  23. Pass24,302 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    24,302 miles
    Test number
    242805336225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR03 AEX

Does LR03 AEX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR03 AEX is valid until 13 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR03 AEX?
The MOT on LR03 AEX is valid until 13 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR03 AEX done?
LR03 AEX was recorded at 138,864 miles at its MOT on 14 Apr 2026, an average of 5,833 miles a year.
Has LR03 AEX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR03 AEX has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jul 2019.
Has the mileage on LR03 AEX ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 19 Apr 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LR03 AEX find?
LR03 AEX passed its latest MOT on 14 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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