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Black · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc

LR03 HBEMOT history

LR03 HBE is a black petrol MINI first used on 21 Mar 2003. Its MOT is valid until 10 Jun 2027 and it has passed 21 of 32 MOT tests, with 98,335 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Jun 2026.

LR03 HBE black MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 10 Jun 2027
Mileage
98,335 mi
At MOT on 11 Jun 2026
MOT tests
32
21 passed · 11 failed
Per year
4,423 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR03 HBE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
21 Mar 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR03 HBE was last recorded at 98,335 miles on 11 Jun 2026, 2,045 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
96,290 miles · 11 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
2,045 miles
Average per year
4,423 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 98,335 miles
  • 2025 – 96,290 miles
  • 2024 – 94,764 miles
  • 2023 – 92,846 miles
  • 2022 – 91,189 miles
  • 2021 – 89,507 miles
  • 2020 – 88,938 miles
  • 2019 – 88,203 miles
  • 2018 – 87,094 miles
  • 2016 – 73,855 miles
  • 2015 – 67,503 miles
  • 2014 – 62,828 miles
  • 2013 – 60,004 miles
  • 2012 – 54,951 miles
  • 2011 – 46,452 miles
  • 2010 – 35,182 miles
  • 2009 – 28,768 miles
  • 2008 – 24,264 miles
  • 2007 – 17,941 miles
  • 2006 – 9,986 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass98,335 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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.

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2024

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2020

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2009–2016

  • Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2009–2016

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

32 tests since 20 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass98,335 miles (+2,045)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    98,335 miles
    Test number
    431574170233
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  2. Pass96,290 miles (+1,526)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    96,290 miles
    Test number
    843198311785

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass94,764 miles (+1,918)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    94,764 miles
    Test number
    514800985237
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
  4. Pass92,846 miles (+1,657)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    92,846 miles
    Test number
    166927742525

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass91,189 miles (+1,682)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    91,189 miles
    Test number
    583113487118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass89,507 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    89,507 miles
    Test number
    885872754640

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail89,506 miles (+568)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,506 miles
    Test number
    943211327473
    • MajorNearside Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high Due to bonnet (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high Due to bonnet (4.1.2 (a))
  8. Pass88,938 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    88,938 miles
    Test number
    662843832745
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  9. Fail88,938 miles (+735)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,938 miles
    Test number
    218658382632
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner 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 front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  10. Pass88,203 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    88,203 miles
    Test number
    985797799059
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and o/s/r (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted unable t check items
  11. Fail88,203 miles (+1,109)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,203 miles
    Test number
    965191225259
    • MajorFront Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and o/s/r (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted unable t check items
  12. Pass87,094 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    87,094 miles
    Test number
    640265005505
    • 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 front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
  13. Fail87,093 miles (+13,238)1 dangerous4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,093 miles
    Test number
    374454735385
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorBrake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen bulb in wrong (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen bulb in wrong (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • 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 front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
  14. Pass73,855 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    73,855 miles
    Test number
    896782213697
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre has cuts to sidewall but not showing cords
  15. Fail73,854 miles (+6,351)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,854 miles
    Test number
    414400169894
    • FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear full length (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre has cuts to sidewall but not showing cords
  16. Pass67,503 miles (+4,675)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    67,503 miles
    Test number
    194425160462

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass62,828 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    62,828 miles
    Test number
    217500964282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail62,827 miles (+2,823)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,827 miles
    Test number
    365730164454
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
  19. Pass60,004 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    60,004 miles
    Test number
    405781403338
    • NoteOffside rear exhaust silencer outer shell corroded
  20. Fail60,004 miles (+5,053)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,004 miles
    Test number
    319718393224
    • FailureCentre Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
    • FailureCentre Front Upper Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailurePower steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)
    • NoteOffside rear exhaust silencer outer shell corroded
  21. Pass54,951 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    54,951 miles
    Test number
    447269662288
    • NoteOffside rear exhaust silencer outer shell corroded
  22. Fail54,951 miles (+2,999)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,951 miles
    Test number
    576309762218
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteOffside rear exhaust silencer outer shell corroded
  23. Pass51,952 miles (+5,500)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    51,952 miles
    Test number
    115720542038
    • NoteCentre brake light not working
    • NoteFront brake pads getting low
    • NoteRear exhaust silencer outer shell corroded
  24. Pass46,452 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    46,452 miles
    Test number
    819316821056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail46,452 miles (+11,270)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,452 miles
    Test number
    588875921012
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
  26. Pass35,182 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    35,182 miles
    Test number
    320375250058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail35,181 miles (+6,413)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,181 miles
    Test number
    442885350061
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
  28. Pass28,768 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    28,768 miles
    Test number
    143383949017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail28,768 miles (+4,504)8 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,768 miles
    Test number
    212852949064
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
  30. Pass24,264 miles (+6,323)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    24,264 miles
    Test number
    491429748121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass17,941 miles (+7,955)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    17,941 miles
    Test number
    283864567193
    • 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)
  32. Pass9,986 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    9,986 miles
    Test number
    351850976189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR03 HBE

Does LR03 HBE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR03 HBE is valid until 10 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR03 HBE?
The MOT on LR03 HBE is valid until 10 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR03 HBE done?
LR03 HBE was recorded at 98,335 miles at its MOT on 11 Jun 2026, an average of 4,423 miles a year.
Has LR03 HBE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR03 HBE has failed 11 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jul 2021.
Has the mileage on LR03 HBE 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 HBE find?
LR03 HBE passed its latest MOT on 11 Jun 2026 with 1 advisory: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases.

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