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Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc

LR03 HHJMOT history

LR03 HHJ is a blue petrol MINI first used on 21 Mar 2003. Its MOT expired on 29 Jan 2023 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 147,505 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jan 2022.

LR03 HHJ blue MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a MINI Hatch, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 29 Jan 2023
Mileage
147,505 mi
At MOT on 27 Jan 2022
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,022 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR03 HHJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
21 Mar 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Jan 2023
Latest MOT test
27 Jan 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR03 HHJ was last recorded at 147,505 miles on 27 Jan 2022, 7,242 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jan 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
140,263 miles · 22 Jan 2021
Between the last two tests
7,242 miles
Average per year
6,022 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 147,505 miles
  • 2021 – 140,263 miles
  • 2020 – 134,896 miles
  • 2019 – 132,549 miles
  • 2018 – 131,533 miles
  • 2017 – 127,277 miles
  • 2016 – 122,212 miles
  • 2014 – 114,058 miles
  • 2013 – 106,395 miles
  • 2012 – 97,637 miles
  • 2011 – 88,843 miles
  • 2010 – 87,843 miles
  • 2009 – 80,774 miles
  • 2008 – 70,247 miles
  • 2007 – 59,761 miles
  • 2006 – 53,640 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass147,505 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (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.

  • Power steering component has slight seepage from a component

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly distorted rim damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Oil leak, but not excessive engine

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Reversing lamp inop

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass147,505 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    147,505 miles
    Test number
    665236999285
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail147,505 miles (+7,242)1 dangerous2 major2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,505 miles
    Test number
    233731809651
    • DangerousOffside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass140,263 miles (+5,367)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    140,263 miles
    Test number
    896531230519
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass134,896 miles (+14)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    134,896 miles
    Test number
    796113925207
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly distorted rim damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryReversing lamp inop

  5. Fail134,882 miles (+2,333)4 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,882 miles
    Test number
    123946192612
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner door handle missing door opens on cable
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly distorted rim damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryReversing lamp inop
    • AdvisoryBoth front door cards missing plus inner workings glass held up

  6. Pass132,549 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2020
    Odometer
    132,549 miles
    Test number
    150293748766
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak

  7. Fail132,548 miles (+1,015)9 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,548 miles
    Test number
    388261655374
    • MajorCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust catalytic converter obviously defective broken (8.2.1.1 (a))
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements broken (0.1 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak
    • AdvisoryService light on

  8. Pass131,533 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2019
    Odometer
    131,533 miles
    Test number
    460357982730
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  9. Fail131,533 miles (+4,256)7 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,533 miles
    Test number
    510874912483
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  10. Pass127,277 miles (+5,065)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    127,277 miles
    Test number
    972569627133
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  11. Pass122,212 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    122,212 miles
    Test number
    987390907064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail122,212 miles (+8)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,212 miles
    Test number
    403267751339
    • Repaired at testCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  13. Fail122,204 miles (+8,146)8 failures9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,204 miles
    Test number
    741690115479
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryCentre stop lamp
    • AdvisoryEngine has an oil
    • AdvisoryOffside rear light damaged

  14. Pass114,058 miles (+7,663)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    114,058 miles
    Test number
    789378594118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass106,395 miles (+8,758)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    106,395 miles
    Test number
    578858893180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass97,637 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    97,637 miles
    Test number
    256762792183
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Fail97,637 miles (+8,794)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,637 miles
    Test number
    169002992192
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass88,843 miles (+1,000)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    88,843 miles
    Test number
    267612491170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass87,843 miles (+7,069)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    87,843 miles
    Test number
    621280880117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass80,774 miles (+10,527)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    80,774 miles
    Test number
    384132699173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass70,247 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    70,247 miles
    Test number
    832287798174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail70,245 miles (+10,484)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,245 miles
    Test number
    104836498199
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

  23. Pass59,761 miles (+6,121)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    59,761 miles
    Test number
    202367577199
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisorySteering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

  24. Pass53,640 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    53,640 miles
    Test number
    264038976197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR03 HHJ

Does LR03 HHJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR03 HHJ expired on 29 Jan 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR03 HHJ?
The MOT on LR03 HHJ expired on 29 Jan 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR03 HHJ done?
LR03 HHJ was recorded at 147,505 miles at its MOT on 27 Jan 2022, an average of 6,022 miles a year.
Has LR03 HHJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR03 HHJ has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on LR03 HHJ 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 HHJ find?
LR03 HHJ passed its latest MOT on 27 Jan 2022 with 1 advisory: central rear stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working.

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