MINI
Red · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc
LS03 LTAMOT history
LS03 LTA is a red petrol MINI first used on 2 May 2003. Its MOT is valid until 28 Aug 2027 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 81,980 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 28 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 81,980 mi
- At MOT on 17 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 27
- 21 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 2,556 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LS03 LTA
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- MINI
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,598 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 2 May 2003
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 28 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 17 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LS03 LTA was last recorded at 81,980 miles on 17 Aug 2026, 37 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Aug 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 81,943 miles · 7 Aug 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 37 miles
- Average per year
- 2,556 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 81,980 miles
- 2025 – 81,247 miles
- 2024 – 80,431 miles
- 2023 – 79,503 miles
- 2022 – 78,675 miles
- 2021 – 77,614 miles
- 2020 – 76,565 miles
- 2019 – 75,624 miles
- 2018 – 74,219 miles
- 2017 – 72,861 miles
- 2016 – 71,319 miles
- 2015 – 69,514 miles
- 2014 – 67,848 miles
- 2013 – 66,145 miles
- 2012 – 63,745 miles
- 2011 – 60,424 miles
- 2010 – 56,216 miles
- 2009 – 50,540 miles
- 2008 – 46,400 miles
- 2007 – 40,268 miles
- 2006 – 30,891 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass81,980 miles
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
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.
Exhaust corroded
Advisory8 MOTs, 2017–2023
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory6 MOTs, 2018–2025
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2025
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017
Full MOT history
27 tests since 22 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass81,980 miles (+37)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 81,980 miles
- Test number
- 210468115149
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail81,943 miles (+696)3 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 81,943 miles
- Test number
- 689199555120
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass81,247 miles (+816)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 81,247 miles
- Test number
- 269655429204
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass80,431 miles (+928)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 80,431 miles
- Test number
- 790272352678
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Pass79,503 miles (+828)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 79,503 miles
- Test number
- 780939457587
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front and rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryExhaust corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass78,675 miles (+15)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 78,675 miles
- Test number
- 355282995945
- AdvisoryExhaust corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Fail78,660 miles (+1,046)1 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 78,660 miles
- Test number
- 782907963252
- MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Pass77,614 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 77,614 miles
- Test number
- 133628597752
- AdvisoryExhaust corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- 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))
Fail77,614 miles (+1,049)2 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 77,614 miles
- Test number
- 656872102623
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- AdvisoryExhaust corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- 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))
Pass76,565 miles (+40)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 76,565 miles
- Test number
- 380325850248
- AdvisoryExhaust corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- 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))
Fail76,525 miles (+901)1 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 76,525 miles
- Test number
- 746691287103
- MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryExhaust corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- 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))
Pass75,624 miles (+1,405)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 75,624 miles
- Test number
- 691906073528
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroding (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroding (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear shock absorber casing corroding
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroding (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear exhaust corroding
- AdvisoryRear shock absorber casing corroding
Pass74,219 miles (+1,358)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 74,219 miles
- Test number
- 422603385241
- AdvisoryExhaust corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass72,861 miles (+1,542)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 72,861 miles
- Test number
- 635042502205
- AdvisoryExhaust corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass71,319 miles (+1,805)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 71,319 miles
- Test number
- 165382455478
- AdvisoryExhaust corroded slightly
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass69,514 miles (+1,666)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 28 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 69,514 miles
- Test number
- 797961515299
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteExhaust corroded
Pass67,848 miles (+1,703)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 28 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 67,848 miles
- Test number
- 849152914234
- NoteExhaust corroded
Pass66,145 miles (+2,400)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 28 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 66,145 miles
- Test number
- 325389513476
- NoteCoolant leak
- NoteExhaust slightly corroded
Pass63,745 miles (+3,321)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 28 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 63,745 miles
- Test number
- 579233212291
- NoteExhaust corroded
Pass60,424 miles (+4,208)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 60,424 miles
- Test number
- 748234811200
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Pass56,216 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Aug 2011
- Odometer
- 56,216 miles
- Test number
- 114308310272
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail56,216 miles (+5,676)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 56,216 miles
- Test number
- 343511010228
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureRear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
Pass50,540 miles (+4,140)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Aug 2010
- Odometer
- 50,540 miles
- Test number
- 331125519239
- AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Pass46,400 miles (+6,132)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Aug 2009
- Odometer
- 46,400 miles
- Test number
- 410104018223
- AdvisoryNearside 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)
Pass40,268 miles (+9,377)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 28 Aug 2008
- Odometer
- 40,268 miles
- Test number
- 231231447283
- NoteBoth front wishbone inner rear bushes poor condition
Pass30,891 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 Aug 2007
- Odometer
- 30,891 miles
- Test number
- 984195636201
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail30,891 miles4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 30,891 miles
- Test number
- 443404936252
- FailureNearside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Questions about LS03 LTA
- Does LS03 LTA currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS03 LTA is valid until 28 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LS03 LTA?
- The MOT on LS03 LTA is valid until 28 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LS03 LTA done?
- LS03 LTA was recorded at 81,980 miles at its MOT on 17 Aug 2026, an average of 2,556 miles a year.
- Has LS03 LTA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LS03 LTA has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Aug 2026.
- Has the mileage on LS03 LTA 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 LTA find?
- LS03 LTA passed its latest MOT on 17 Aug 2026 with 5 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes corroded; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing; offside front macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper mount, and 2 more.
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