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Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc

LR03 HHDMOT history

LR03 HHD is a blue petrol MINI first used on 20 Mar 2003. Its MOT is valid until 12 Dec 2026 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 68,079 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Dec 2025.

LR03 HHD blue MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a MINI Hatch, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 12 Dec 2026
Mileage
68,079 mi
At MOT on 8 Dec 2025
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,225 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR03 HHD
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
20 Mar 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
8 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR03 HHD was last recorded at 68,079 miles on 8 Dec 2025, 498 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
67,581 miles · 13 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
498 miles
Average per year
2,225 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 68,079 miles
  • 2024 – 67,581 miles
  • 2023 – 67,075 miles
  • 2022 – 66,686 miles
  • 2021 – 65,606 miles
  • 2020 – 64,512 miles
  • 2019 – 63,231 miles
  • 2018 – 62,322 miles
  • 2017 – 60,604 miles
  • 2016 – 59,313 miles
  • 2015 – 57,057 miles
  • 2014 – 54,431 miles
  • 2013 – 52,584 miles
  • 2012 – 50,319 miles
  • 2011 – 48,144 miles
  • 2010 – 45,225 miles
  • 2009 – 41,410 miles
  • 2008 – 34,601 miles
  • 2007 – 29,333 miles
  • 2006 – 24,078 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass68,079 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases blowing from center join and back boxes joins (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2012

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Slight blow on exhaust middle joint

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

28 tests since 27 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass68,079 miles (+498)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    68,079 miles
    Test number
    742866996223
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases blowing from center join and back boxes joins (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  2. Pass67,581 miles (+506)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    67,581 miles
    Test number
    661102862369

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass67,075 miles (+389)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    67,075 miles
    Test number
    661139142687

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass66,686 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    66,686 miles
    Test number
    412158426065
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Power steering pipe damp with oil (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel knocking from steering when going from lock to lock. (2.3 (a) (i))

  5. Fail66,686 miles (+1,080)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,686 miles
    Test number
    766681222789
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing bolt missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Power steering pipe damp with oil (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel knocking from steering when going from lock to lock. (2.3 (a) (i))

  6. Pass65,606 miles (+1,094)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    65,606 miles
    Test number
    245025589321
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAll brake pipes slightly corroded

  7. Pass64,512 miles (+1,281)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    64,512 miles
    Test number
    917576959352
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes front to rear and to nearside front brake hose corroding
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  8. Pass63,231 miles (+909)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    63,231 miles
    Test number
    465981656611
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre wearing outer edge.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre wearing outer edge.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass62,322 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    62,322 miles
    Test number
    256670813004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail62,321 miles (+1,717)8 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,321 miles
    Test number
    352519219911
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

  11. Pass60,604 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2018
    Odometer
    60,604 miles
    Test number
    806261511600
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisorySlight blow on exhaust middle joint

  12. Fail60,604 miles (+1,291)2 dangerous5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,604 miles
    Test number
    773199317878
    • DangerousOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • DangerousOffside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded MARKED (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded MARKED (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc INNER GAITER (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisorySlight blow on exhaust middle joint

  13. Pass59,313 miles (+2,256)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    59,313 miles
    Test number
    796175850440
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass57,057 miles (+2,626)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    57,057 miles
    Test number
    837459555096
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass54,431 miles (+1,847)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    54,431 miles
    Test number
    206743654089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass52,584 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    52,584 miles
    Test number
    115669053471

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail52,584 miles (+2,265)1 failure3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,584 miles
    Test number
    585119253063
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • NoteN/side front tyre cuts in wall outer
    • NoteN/side mirror glass cracked
    • NoteRear exhaust box in poor condition

  18. Pass50,319 miles (+11)4 advisories7 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    50,319 miles
    Test number
    586039252062
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn badly on inner edges
    • NoteBoth rear tyres wearing on inner edges
    • NoteFront brake discs lipped and corroded
    • NoteFuel cap sealing rubber starting to crack and perish
    • NoteOffside rear light lens cracked
    • NoteRear brake discs lipped and corroded
    • NoteRear exhaust badly corroded

  19. Fail50,308 miles (+2,164)1 dangerous1 failure4 advisories7 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,308 miles
    Test number
    205508752008
    • DangerousNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn badly on inner edges
    • NoteBoth rear tyres wearing on inner edges
    • NoteFront brake discs lipped and corroded
    • NoteFuel cap sealing rubber starting to crack and perish
    • NoteOffside rear light lens cracked
    • NoteRear brake discs lipped and corroded
    • NoteRear exhaust badly corroded

  20. Pass48,144 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    48,144 miles
    Test number
    386785241022
    • NoteFuel cap seal slightly deteriorated
    • NoteNearside mirrors damaged

  21. Fail48,144 miles (+2,919)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,144 miles
    Test number
    756785341086
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteFuel cap seal slightly deteriorated
    • NoteNearside mirrors damaged

  22. Pass45,225 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    45,225 miles
    Test number
    120669940094
    • NoteBoth rear tyres have scuff marks on outer kerbing bands
    • NoteRear number plate starting to delaminate

  23. Fail45,225 miles (+3,815)2 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,225 miles
    Test number
    601969440032
    • FailureNearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteAll tyres have scuff marks to outer kerbing bands
    • NoteRear number plate starting to delaminate

  24. Pass41,410 miles (+6,809)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    41,410 miles
    Test number
    810168059064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass34,601 miles (+5,268)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    34,601 miles
    Test number
    282949448057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail29,333 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,333 miles
    Test number
    312443257076
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  27. Pass29,333 miles (+5,255)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    29,333 miles
    Test number
    943303857000
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  28. Pass24,078 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    24,078 miles
    Test number
    330598556048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR03 HHD

Does LR03 HHD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR03 HHD is valid until 12 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LR03 HHD?
The MOT on LR03 HHD is valid until 12 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR03 HHD done?
LR03 HHD was recorded at 68,079 miles at its MOT on 8 Dec 2025, an average of 2,225 miles a year.
Has LR03 HHD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR03 HHD has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Dec 2022.
Has the mileage on LR03 HHD 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 HHD find?
LR03 HHD passed its latest MOT on 8 Dec 2025 with 3 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases blowing from center join and back boxes joins; nearside rear service brake binding but not excessively; offside rear service brake binding but not excessively.

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