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Black · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc

LR03 EYLMOT history

LR03 EYL is a black petrol MINI first used on 22 Apr 2003. Its MOT is valid until 24 May 2027 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 97,996 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 May 2026.

LR03 EYL black MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a MINI Hatch, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 24 May 2027
Mileage
97,996 mi
At MOT on 19 May 2026
MOT tests
29
20 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,077 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR03 EYL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
22 Apr 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 May 2027
Latest MOT test
19 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR03 EYL was last recorded at 97,996 miles on 19 May 2026, 74 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 May 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
97,922 miles · 18 May 2026
Between the last two tests
74 miles
Average per year
3,077 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 97,996 miles
  • 2025 – 96,127 miles
  • 2024 – 93,589 miles
  • 2023 – 91,854 miles
  • 2022 – 90,831 miles
  • 2021 – 88,492 miles
  • 2019 – 87,574 miles
  • 2018 – 84,272 miles
  • 2017 – 80,456 miles
  • 2016 – 77,957 miles
  • 2015 – 74,020 miles
  • 2014 – 71,426 miles
  • 2013 – 70,967 miles
  • 2012 – 66,983 miles
  • 2011 – 62,355 miles
  • 2009 – 48,660 miles
  • 2008 – 44,910 miles
  • 2007 – 42,014 miles
  • 2006 – 36,201 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass97,996 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slightly corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

29 tests since 18 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass97,996 miles (+74)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2027
    Odometer
    97,996 miles
    Test number
    317853919282
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail97,922 miles (+1,795)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,922 miles
    Test number
    178804798101
    • MajorOffside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass96,127 miles (+2,538)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2026
    Odometer
    96,127 miles
    Test number
    495678580994
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Rear Silencer/Back Box Corroded

  4. Pass93,589 miles (+1,735)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2025
    Odometer
    93,589 miles
    Test number
    529510887834
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre Is Worn/Devoid Of Tread On Both Edge's (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre Is Worn/Devoid Of Tread On Both Edge's (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Rear Exhaust Silencer/Back Box Corroded

  5. Pass91,854 miles (+1,023)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2024
    Odometer
    91,854 miles
    Test number
    108848451122
    • 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))

  6. Pass90,831 miles (+2,339)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2023
    Odometer
    90,831 miles
    Test number
    511412131773
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • 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 Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust Rear Silencer Corroded

  7. Pass88,492 miles (+918)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2022
    Odometer
    88,492 miles
    Test number
    451835631453
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass87,574 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    87,574 miles
    Test number
    576612264818
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Fail87,573 miles (+3,301)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,573 miles
    Test number
    697101284725
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass84,272 miles (+393)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    84,272 miles
    Test number
    350408653802
    • AdvisoryRear silencer starting to corrode

  11. Pass83,879 miles (+101)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    83,879 miles
    Test number
    178983273833

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail83,778 miles (+3,322)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,778 miles
    Test number
    782294464800
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureCentral Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • FailureNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

  13. Pass80,456 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    80,456 miles
    Test number
    866837256881
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

  14. Fail80,456 miles (+2,499)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,456 miles
    Test number
    783693209322
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

  15. Pass77,957 miles (+3,937)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    77,957 miles
    Test number
    749010086955
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  16. Pass74,020 miles (+2,594)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    74,020 miles
    Test number
    465699905023
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  17. Pass71,426 miles (+459)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    71,426 miles
    Test number
    275125514000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail70,967 miles (+3,984)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,967 miles
    Test number
    218910433360
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn on inner edge

  19. Pass66,983 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    66,983 miles
    Test number
    435281442362

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail66,983 miles (+4,628)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,983 miles
    Test number
    929690742369
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  21. Pass62,355 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    62,355 miles
    Test number
    406127351386

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail62,355 miles (+5,218)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,355 miles
    Test number
    246935151374
    • FailureBrake pedal pad not secure to the pedal (3.3.A.1c)
    • FailureFront Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  23. Pass57,137 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    57,137 miles
    Test number
    366068621000
    • NoteFuel cap seal slightly perished

  24. Fail57,137 miles (+8,477)6 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,137 miles
    Test number
    886518021012
    • FailureBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • NoteFuel cap seal slightly perished

  25. Pass48,660 miles (+3,750)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    48,660 miles
    Test number
    210219319200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass44,910 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    44,910 miles
    Test number
    370691218256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail44,910 miles (+2,896)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,910 miles
    Test number
    904401918233
    • FailureNearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  28. Pass42,014 miles (+5,813)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    42,014 miles
    Test number
    623811227231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass36,201 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    36,201 miles
    Test number
    412358506192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR03 EYL

Does LR03 EYL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR03 EYL is valid until 24 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR03 EYL?
The MOT on LR03 EYL is valid until 24 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR03 EYL done?
LR03 EYL was recorded at 97,996 miles at its MOT on 19 May 2026, an average of 3,077 miles a year.
Has LR03 EYL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR03 EYL has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 18 May 2026.
Has the mileage on LR03 EYL 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 EYL find?
LR03 EYL passed its latest MOT on 19 May 2026 with 3 advisories: brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all; nearside rear brake pad(s) wearing thin; oil leak, but not excessive.

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