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Gold · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc

LS03 LSLMOT history

LS03 LSL is a gold petrol MINI first used on 2 May 2003. Its MOT expired on 14 Mar 2023 and it has passed 15 of 26 MOT tests, with 149,672 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 May 2023.

LS03 LSL gold MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 14 Mar 2023
Mileage
149,672 mi
At MOT on 23 May 2023
MOT tests
26
15 passed · 11 failed
Per year
6,836 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS03 LSL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Gold
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
2 May 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Mar 2023
Latest MOT test
23 May 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

LS03 LSL was last recorded at 149,672 miles on 23 May 2023, 19,110 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Mar 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
130,562 miles · 15 Mar 2022
Between the last two tests
19,110 miles
Average per year
6,836 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 149,672 miles
  • 2022 – 130,562 miles
  • 2021 – 114,031 miles
  • 2020 – 111,154 miles
  • 2019 – 111,125 miles
  • 2018 – 102,697 miles
  • 2017 – 97,823 miles
  • 2015 – 91,960 miles
  • 2014 – 90,871 miles
  • 2013 – 79,175 miles
  • 2012 – 70,833 miles
  • 2011 – 62,478 miles
  • 2010 – 52,491 miles
  • 2009 – 46,815 miles
  • 2008 – 41,228 miles
  • 2007 – 41,219 miles
  • 2006 – 36,816 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail149,672 miles
  • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorRear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2008

Full MOT history

26 tests since 2 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail149,672 miles (+19,110)1 dangerous7 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,672 miles
    Test number
    330839627841
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass130,562 miles (+16,531)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    130,562 miles
    Test number
    523282884015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass114,031 miles (+2,877)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    114,031 miles
    Test number
    937032011561
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass111,154 miles (+26)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    111,154 miles
    Test number
    778941090050
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail111,128 miles (+3)1 dangerous10 major11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,128 miles
    Test number
    266605006018
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail111,125 miles (+8,428)2 dangerous11 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,125 miles
    Test number
    820039973726
    • DangerousFront Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryScratches on windscreen

  7. Pass102,697 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    102,697 miles
    Test number
    290108344638

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail102,697 miles (+4,874)1 dangerous3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,697 miles
    Test number
    437009720125
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • Repaired at testPower steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testRear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

  9. Pass97,823 miles (+5,863)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    97,823 miles
    Test number
    530661951325
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened And components (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisorySteering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

  10. Pass91,960 miles (+11)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    91,960 miles
    Test number
    383483944462
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Fail91,949 miles (+1,078)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,949 miles
    Test number
    828074828973
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass90,871 miles (+81)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    90,871 miles
    Test number
    625786744227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail90,790 miles (+11,615)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,790 miles
    Test number
    716784844227
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass79,175 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2014
    Odometer
    79,175 miles
    Test number
    109525033130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail79,175 miles (+8,342)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,175 miles
    Test number
    856974933165
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  16. Pass70,833 miles (+8,355)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2013
    Odometer
    70,833 miles
    Test number
    739745132153
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  17. Pass62,478 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    62,478 miles
    Test number
    119584201188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail62,478 miles (+9,987)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,478 miles
    Test number
    479554601131
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  19. Pass52,491 miles (+5,676)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    52,491 miles
    Test number
    304858060015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass46,815 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    46,815 miles
    Test number
    244176459064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail46,815 miles (+5,587)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,815 miles
    Test number
    482886559083
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  22. Pass41,228 miles (+9)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    41,228 miles
    Test number
    900594008007
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  23. Fail41,219 miles (+4,403)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,219 miles
    Test number
    471273167314
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureTyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  24. Pass36,816 miles (+3,750)
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    36,816 miles
    Test number
    410341066342

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail33,066 miles2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,066 miles
    Test number
    480782326194
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  26. Pass33,066 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2007
    Odometer
    33,066 miles
    Test number
    942862926105
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Questions about LS03 LSL

Does LS03 LSL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS03 LSL expired on 14 Mar 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS03 LSL?
The MOT on LS03 LSL expired on 14 Mar 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS03 LSL done?
LS03 LSL was recorded at 149,672 miles at its MOT on 23 May 2023, an average of 6,836 miles a year.
Has LS03 LSL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS03 LSL has failed 11 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 23 May 2023.
Has the mileage on LS03 LSL 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 LSL find?
LS03 LSL failed its latest MOT on 23 May 2023 with 1 dangerous defect, 7 major defects and 2 advisories: rear brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick; nearside front wheel bearing rough when rotated; nearside track rod end ball joint has excessive play, and 7 more.

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