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Green · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc

LR03 EPAMOT history

LR03 EPA is a green petrol MINI first used on 21 Mar 2003. Its MOT expired on 2 Sept 2025 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 143,570 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Aug 2024.

LR03 EPA green MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 2 Sept 2025
Mileage
143,570 mi
At MOT on 30 Aug 2024
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,513 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR03 EPA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
21 Mar 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Sept 2025
Latest MOT test
30 Aug 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR03 EPA was last recorded at 143,570 miles on 30 Aug 2024, 4,833 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Aug 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
138,737 miles · 14 Aug 2023
Between the last two tests
4,833 miles
Average per year
6,513 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 143,570 miles
  • 2023 – 138,737 miles
  • 2022 – 133,739 miles
  • 2021 – 127,901 miles
  • 2020 – 125,131 miles
  • 2019 – 121,045 miles
  • 2018 – 116,595 miles
  • 2017 – 111,027 miles
  • 2016 – 104,191 miles
  • 2015 – 98,321 miles
  • 2014 – 92,400 miles
  • 2013 – 84,513 miles
  • 2012 – 80,115 miles
  • 2011 – 74,430 miles
  • 2010 – 67,199 miles
  • 2009 – 43,572 miles
  • 2008 – 35,017 miles
  • 2007 – 28,494 miles
  • 2006 – 23,436 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass143,570 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (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.

  • Advise both rear tyres uneven wear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

  • Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2011

Full MOT history

25 tests since 21 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass143,570 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    143,570 miles
    Test number
    388388652821
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail143,570 miles (+4,833)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,570 miles
    Test number
    314484555029
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass138,737 miles (+4,998)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    138,737 miles
    Test number
    535359430474
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAdvise both rear tyres uneven wear

  4. Pass133,739 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    133,739 miles
    Test number
    480573288713
    • AdvisoryAdvise both rear tyres uneven wear

  5. Fail133,739 miles (+5,838)2 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,739 miles
    Test number
    961650841086
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAdvise both rear tyres uneven wear

  6. Pass127,901 miles (+2,770)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    127,901 miles
    Test number
    366692079547

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass125,131 miles (+4,086)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    125,131 miles
    Test number
    507124334560
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass121,045 miles (+4,450)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    121,045 miles
    Test number
    269224079203
    • AdvisoryNearside Front McPherson strut corroded

  9. Pass116,595 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    116,595 miles
    Test number
    655845630864
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Fail116,595 miles (+5,568)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,595 miles
    Test number
    801267070920
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass111,027 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    111,027 miles
    Test number
    744985377929
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryAdvise nearside front lower ball joint boot
    • AdvisoryAdvise nearside rear exhaust mounting broken

  12. Fail111,027 miles (+6,836)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,027 miles
    Test number
    999652604671
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryAdvise nearside front lower ball joint boot
    • AdvisoryAdvise nearside rear exhaust mounting broken

  13. Pass104,191 miles (+5,870)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    104,191 miles
    Test number
    511883062653
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryAdvise nearside front tyre worn on outer edge close to limit

  14. Pass98,321 miles (+5,921)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    98,321 miles
    Test number
    762409905419

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass92,400 miles (+7,887)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    92,400 miles
    Test number
    287764424266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass84,513 miles (+4,398)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    84,513 miles
    Test number
    555724623296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass80,115 miles (+5,685)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2013
    Odometer
    80,115 miles
    Test number
    258200132481
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass74,430 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    74,430 miles
    Test number
    407237711192
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Fail74,428 miles (+7,229)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,428 miles
    Test number
    598576811109
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  20. Pass67,199 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    67,199 miles
    Test number
    860251310163
    • NoteFront & rear brake discs rusty.

  21. Fail67,199 miles (+23,627)4 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,199 miles
    Test number
    762040410154
    • FailureExhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteFront & rear brake discs rusty.

  22. Pass43,572 miles (+8,555)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    43,572 miles
    Test number
    362040189074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass35,017 miles (+6,523)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    35,017 miles
    Test number
    132080988007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass28,494 miles (+5,058)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    28,494 miles
    Test number
    692175777027
    • AdvisoryBrake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  25. Pass23,436 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    23,436 miles
    Test number
    161140686434

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR03 EPA

Does LR03 EPA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR03 EPA expired on 2 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR03 EPA?
The MOT on LR03 EPA expired on 2 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR03 EPA done?
LR03 EPA was recorded at 143,570 miles at its MOT on 30 Aug 2024, an average of 6,513 miles a year.
Has LR03 EPA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR03 EPA has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on LR03 EPA 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 EPA find?
LR03 EPA passed its latest MOT on 30 Aug 2024 with 2 advisories: nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; offside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

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