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Black · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc

LS03 LSNMOT history

LS03 LSN is a black petrol MINI first used on 6 May 2003. Its MOT expired on 3 Sept 2024 and it has passed 16 of 26 MOT tests, with 94,017 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Sept 2023.

LS03 LSN black MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a MINI Hatch, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 3 Sept 2024
Mileage
94,017 mi
At MOT on 4 Sept 2023
MOT tests
26
16 passed · 10 failed
Per year
4,536 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS03 LSN
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
6 May 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Sept 2024
Latest MOT test
4 Sept 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS03 LSN was last recorded at 94,017 miles on 4 Sept 2023, 17 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Aug 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
94,000 miles · 23 Aug 2023
Between the last two tests
17 miles
Average per year
4,536 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 94,017 miles
  • 2022 – 93,612 miles
  • 2021 – 89,705 miles
  • 2020 – 83,884 miles
  • 2018 – 77,984 miles
  • 2017 – 69,590 miles
  • 2015 – 66,073 miles
  • 2013 – 60,889 miles
  • 2011 – 56,312 miles
  • 2010 – 53,258 miles
  • 2009 – 46,645 miles
  • 2008 – 35,457 miles
  • 2007 – 26,363 miles
  • 2006 – 17,520 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass94,017 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryParking brake effort lower at the n/s rearRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect

    Major2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect

    Major2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2011

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2011

  • Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010

Full MOT history

26 tests since 23 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass94,017 miles (+17)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    94,017 miles
    Test number
    544842717635
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • 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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryParking brake effort lower at the n/s rear

  2. Fail94,000 miles (+6)1 dangerous3 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,000 miles
    Test number
    111544093213
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system brake pedal sinking under pressure (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • 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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryParking brake effort lower at the n/s rear

  3. Fail93,994 miles (+382)7 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,994 miles
    Test number
    528594970032
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • 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 Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront 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 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))

  4. Pass93,612 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    93,612 miles
    Test number
    130488383231
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySlight weep from power steering pipe

  5. Fail93,612 miles (+3,907)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,612 miles
    Test number
    960180514590
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySlight weep from power steering pipe

  6. Pass89,705 miles (+5,821)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    89,705 miles
    Test number
    963189594376

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass83,884 miles (+5,900)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    83,884 miles
    Test number
    618834648749
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoolant level low

  8. Pass77,984 miles (+3,628)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    77,984 miles
    Test number
    568036793148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass74,356 miles (+4,766)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    74,356 miles
    Test number
    757461885049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass69,590 miles (+3,517)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    69,590 miles
    Test number
    119763677252
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryChild seat fitted to nearside rear seat belt stopping fill inspection of an adult belt
    • AdvisoryOil level low

  11. Pass66,073 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    66,073 miles
    Test number
    374729016265
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Electrical wiring deteriorated, but not likely to become detached headlamp (1.9.2b)

  12. Fail66,073 miles (+5,184)3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,073 miles
    Test number
    970714236663
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Electrical wiring deteriorated, but not likely to become detached headlamp (1.9.2b)

  13. Pass60,889 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    60,889 miles
    Test number
    738484663322

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail60,889 miles (+2,706)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,889 miles
    Test number
    336274163346
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  15. Pass58,183 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    58,183 miles
    Test number
    495573193080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail58,181 miles (+1,869)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,181 miles
    Test number
    746082193000
    • 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)
    • NoteRear exhaust corroded

  17. Pass56,312 miles (+3,054)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    56,312 miles
    Test number
    657318041313
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  18. Pass53,258 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    53,258 miles
    Test number
    393400550371

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail53,258 miles (+466)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,258 miles
    Test number
    961539240360
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

  20. Fail52,792 miles (+6,147)2 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,792 miles
    Test number
    562169610376
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  21. Pass46,645 miles (+11,188)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    46,645 miles
    Test number
    812707919374

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass35,457 miles (+9,094)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    35,457 miles
    Test number
    382956798238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail26,363 miles4 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,363 miles
    Test number
    212097697261
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteAir bag light stays on

  24. Pass26,363 miles (+8,843)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    26,363 miles
    Test number
    931347597206
    • NoteAir bag light stays on

  25. Pass17,520 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    17,520 miles
    Test number
    741756096241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail17,520 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,520 miles
    Test number
    842176996275
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Questions about LS03 LSN

Does LS03 LSN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS03 LSN expired on 3 Sept 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS03 LSN?
The MOT on LS03 LSN expired on 3 Sept 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS03 LSN done?
LS03 LSN was recorded at 94,017 miles at its MOT on 4 Sept 2023, an average of 4,536 miles a year.
Has LS03 LSN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS03 LSN has failed 10 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on LS03 LSN 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 LSN find?
LS03 LSN passed its latest MOT on 4 Sept 2023 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: offside front windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 4 more.

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