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Black · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc

LR03 HBLMOT history

LR03 HBL is a black petrol MINI first used on 19 Mar 2003. Its MOT is valid until 11 Feb 2027 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 102,704 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Feb 2026.

LR03 HBL black MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a MINI Hatch, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 11 Feb 2027
Mileage
102,704 mi
At MOT on 12 Feb 2026
MOT tests
29
19 passed · 10 failed
Per year
4,249 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

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

Mileage history

LR03 HBL was last recorded at 102,704 miles on 12 Feb 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
102,703 miles · 3 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
4,249 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 102,704 miles
  • 2025 – 100,221 miles
  • 2024 – 96,282 miles
  • 2022 – 86,911 miles
  • 2020 – 85,593 miles
  • 2019 – 76,272 miles
  • 2018 – 59,038 miles
  • 2017 – 45,132 miles
  • 2016 – 43,791 miles
  • 2015 – 42,534 miles
  • 2014 – 41,125 miles
  • 2013 – 39,492 miles
  • 2012 – 37,920 miles
  • 2011 – 36,261 miles
  • 2010 – 33,394 miles
  • 2009 – 30,104 miles
  • 2008 – 26,544 miles
  • 2007 – 22,882 miles
  • 2006 – 17,948 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass102,704 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.

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2016

  • Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low

    Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025–2026

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

29 tests since 3 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass102,704 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    102,704 miles
    Test number
    827423013132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail102,703 miles (+2,482)1 dangerous5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,703 miles
    Test number
    569212640834
    • DangerousNearside Front Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts brake sensor (4.11 (a) (iii))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass100,221 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    100,221 miles
    Test number
    644814716362

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail100,220 miles1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,220 miles
    Test number
    230340047193
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Fail100,219 miles (+3,937)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,219 miles
    Test number
    535978874200
    • MajorFront Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass96,282 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    96,282 miles
    Test number
    966082426599
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail96,282 miles (+9,371)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,282 miles
    Test number
    888471202163
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside 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))

  8. Pass86,911 miles (+1,318)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    86,911 miles
    Test number
    371299786828

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass85,593 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    85,593 miles
    Test number
    769034643521
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning light on
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal perished
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  10. Fail85,593 miles (+9,321)1 repaired1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,593 miles
    Test number
    959817054420
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning light on
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal perished
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  11. Pass76,272 miles (+17,234)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    76,272 miles
    Test number
    612772200308
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner cv gaiter covered in oil
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear (0.1 (b))

  12. Pass59,038 miles (+13,906)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    59,038 miles
    Test number
    699658990926

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass45,132 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    45,132 miles
    Test number
    950835943071
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front lower rear bushes has light play on both sides (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak slight oil leak under the engine bay

  14. Fail45,132 miles (+1,341)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,132 miles
    Test number
    211367459806
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front lower rear bushes has light play on both sides (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak slight oil leak under the engine bay

  15. Pass43,791 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    43,791 miles
    Test number
    864119696598
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisorySqueak from drive belt

  16. Fail43,791 miles (+1,257)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,791 miles
    Test number
    538671795124
    • FailureFront Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisorySqueak from drive belt

  17. Pass42,534 miles (+1,409)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    42,534 miles
    Test number
    249458865034
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSlight squeak from an engine pulley/drive belt

  18. Pass41,125 miles (+1,633)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    41,125 miles
    Test number
    235586554078
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Pass39,492 miles (+1,572)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    39,492 miles
    Test number
    709038253078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass37,920 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    37,920 miles
    Test number
    649867552051
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  21. Fail37,920 miles (+1,659)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,920 miles
    Test number
    896667552095
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  22. Pass36,261 miles (+2,867)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    36,261 miles
    Test number
    705107461034
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside front tyre outerthread edge is quite worn

  23. Pass33,394 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    33,394 miles
    Test number
    370819960043
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  24. Fail33,394 miles (+3,290)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,394 miles
    Test number
    953159660028
    • FailureFront Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  25. Pass30,104 miles (+3,560)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    30,104 miles
    Test number
    162642369454
    • NoteOil leak

  26. Fail26,544 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,544 miles
    Test number
    201317858047
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  27. Pass26,544 miles (+3,662)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    26,544 miles
    Test number
    724017358090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass22,882 miles (+4,934)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    22,882 miles
    Test number
    722854057017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass17,948 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    17,948 miles
    Test number
    444972666093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR03 HBL

Does LR03 HBL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR03 HBL is valid until 11 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR03 HBL?
The MOT on LR03 HBL is valid until 11 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR03 HBL done?
LR03 HBL was recorded at 102,704 miles at its MOT on 12 Feb 2026, an average of 4,249 miles a year.
Has LR03 HBL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR03 HBL has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on LR03 HBL 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 HBL find?
LR03 HBL passed its latest MOT on 12 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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