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Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc

LS03 HLCMOT history

LS03 HLC is a silver petrol MINI first used on 3 May 2003. Its MOT expired on 1 Oct 2026 and it has passed 18 of 32 MOT tests, with 182,085 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2025.

LS03 HLC silver MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 1 Oct 2026
Mileage
182,085 mi
At MOT on 2 Oct 2025
MOT tests
32
18 passed · 14 failed
Per year
7,884 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS03 HLC
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
3 May 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
2 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS03 HLC was last recorded at 182,085 miles on 2 Oct 2025, 5,385 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
176,700 miles · 15 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
5,385 miles
Average per year
7,884 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 182,085 miles
  • 2023 – 162,866 miles
  • 2022 – 155,092 miles
  • 2020 – 151,847 miles
  • 2019 – 148,072 miles
  • 2018 – 144,032 miles
  • 2017 – 133,344 miles
  • 2016 – 119,995 miles
  • 2015 – 111,485 miles
  • 2014 – 99,219 miles
  • 2013 – 93,317 miles
  • 2012 – 84,887 miles
  • 2011 – 74,476 miles
  • 2010 – 64,218 miles
  • 2009 – 55,540 miles
  • 2008 – 47,771 miles
  • 2007 – 39,494 miles
  • 2006 – 31,136 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass182,085 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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.

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major4 MOTs, 2018–2025

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle

    Major2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

32 tests since 10 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass182,085 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    182,085 miles
    Test number
    158050601701
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  2. Fail182,079 miles (+5,379)5 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    182,079 miles
    Test number
    966900979515
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorFront passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  3. Fail176,700 miles (+13,834)7 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,700 miles
    Test number
    616604110797
    • MajorDipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (b))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  4. Pass162,866 miles (+510)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    162,866 miles
    Test number
    478188211969
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail162,356 miles (+7,264)9 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,356 miles
    Test number
    557191850793
    • MajorHeadlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass155,092 miles (+2)16 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2023
    Odometer
    155,092 miles
    Test number
    127236789775
    • AdvisoryBRAKE PEDAL SLIGHTLY SPONGY
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear SHOCK SLIGHTY CORRODED
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Fail155,090 miles (+3,243)5 major16 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,090 miles
    Test number
    308345505506
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBRAKE PEDAL SLIGHTLY SPONGY
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear SHOCK SLIGHTY CORRODED
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass151,847 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    151,847 miles
    Test number
    861326187754
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Passenger door does not open easily from inside.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  9. Fail151,847 miles (+3,775)3 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,847 miles
    Test number
    121403119228
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Passenger door does not open easily from inside.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  10. Pass148,072 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    148,072 miles
    Test number
    327029368644
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  11. Fail148,072 miles (+4,040)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,072 miles
    Test number
    965391700383
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury A pillar plastic. (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  12. Pass144,032 miles (+4)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    144,032 miles
    Test number
    124483156745
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth Rubber glued on (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  13. Fail144,028 miles (+10,684)6 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,028 miles
    Test number
    789517426797
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  14. Pass133,344 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    133,344 miles
    Test number
    176888882231
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  15. Fail133,344 miles (+13,349)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,344 miles
    Test number
    224828430296
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  16. Pass119,995 miles (+8,510)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    119,995 miles
    Test number
    503068533458
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted

  17. Pass111,485 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    111,485 miles
    Test number
    998644173959
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Fail111,485 miles (+12,266)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,485 miles
    Test number
    566048059366
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Fail99,219 miles3 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,219 miles
    Test number
    135349174212
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteRear exhaust supports should be replaced

  20. Pass99,219 miles (+89)1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    99,219 miles
    Test number
    999639874220
    • NoteRear exhaust supports should be replaced

  21. Fail99,130 miles (+5,813)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,130 miles
    Test number
    675548334256
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailurePower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  22. Pass93,317 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    93,317 miles
    Test number
    457764853364
    • NoteAdvise, windscreen has small crack less than 10mm
    • NoteAdvise,fuel cap seal begining to split.

  23. Fail93,317 miles (+8,430)2 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,317 miles
    Test number
    778004353344
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteAdvise, windscreen has small crack less than 10mm
    • NoteAdvise,fuel cap seal begining to split.

  24. Pass84,887 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    84,887 miles
    Test number
    985382852332

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail84,887 miles (+10,411)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,887 miles
    Test number
    389900252370
    • FailureNearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

  26. Pass74,476 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    74,476 miles
    Test number
    205966651334
    • NoteBoth rear exaust rubbers broken but still secure

  27. Fail74,469 miles (+10,251)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,469 miles
    Test number
    656566651327
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • NoteBoth rear exaust rubbers broken but still secure

  28. Pass64,218 miles (+8,678)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    64,218 miles
    Test number
    442677150376
    • 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)
    • NoteRear exhaust mounts are deteriorated

  29. Pass55,540 miles (+7,769)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    55,540 miles
    Test number
    604313259331

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass47,771 miles (+8,277)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    47,771 miles
    Test number
    924912358322

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass39,494 miles (+8,358)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    39,494 miles
    Test number
    452004217207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Pass31,136 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    31,136 miles
    Test number
    122002826212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS03 HLC

Does LS03 HLC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS03 HLC expired on 1 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS03 HLC?
The MOT on LS03 HLC expired on 1 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS03 HLC done?
LS03 HLC was recorded at 182,085 miles at its MOT on 2 Oct 2025, an average of 7,884 miles a year.
Has LS03 HLC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS03 HLC has failed 14 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on LS03 HLC 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 LS03 HLC find?
LS03 HLC passed its latest MOT on 2 Oct 2025 with 1 minor defect: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view.

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