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Red · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc

LS03 VCLMOT history

LS03 VCL is a red petrol MINI first used on 26 May 2003. Its MOT is valid until 24 Oct 2026 and it has passed 20 of 30 MOT tests, with 104,085 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Oct 2025.

LS03 VCL red MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 24 Oct 2026
Mileage
104,085 mi
At MOT on 15 Oct 2025
MOT tests
30
20 passed · 10 failed
Per year
4,180 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS03 VCL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
26 May 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
15 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS03 VCL was last recorded at 104,085 miles on 15 Oct 2025, 636 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Oct 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 7 May 2009: 5,690 miles, lower than 39,207 miles on 22 May 2008.
  • 21 Oct 2020: 92,147 miles, lower than 92,415 miles on 20 Oct 2020.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
103,449 miles · 25 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
636 miles
Average per year
4,180 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 104,085 miles
  • 2024 – 103,449 miles
  • 2023 – 100,095 miles
  • 2022 – 96,810 miles
  • 2021 – 94,080 miles
  • 2020 – 92,147 miles
  • 2019 – 87,686 miles
  • 2018 – 84,230 miles
  • 2017 – 74,120 miles
  • 2016 – 70,005 miles
  • 2015 – 66,985 miles
  • 2014 – 61,846 miles
  • 2013 – 53,360 miles
  • 2012 – 46,815 miles
  • 2011 – 43,734 miles
  • 2010 – 39,901 miles
  • 2009 – 5,697 miles
  • 2008 – 39,207 miles
  • 2007 – 29,776 miles
  • 2006 – 22,988 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass104,085 miles
  • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (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.

  • Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor4 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top strut mount

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

30 tests since 22 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass104,085 miles (+636)4 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    104,085 miles
    Test number
    431994918301
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass103,449 miles (+7)4 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    103,449 miles
    Test number
    706847557975
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail103,442 miles (+3,347)1 dangerous4 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,442 miles
    Test number
    511532379084
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass100,095 miles (+3,285)3 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    100,095 miles
    Test number
    689235878989
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass96,810 miles2 minor
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    96,810 miles
    Test number
    551851457382
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  6. Fail96,810 miles (+2,730)1 major2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,810 miles
    Test number
    115274892524
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  7. Pass94,080 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    94,080 miles
    Test number
    363842925013
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront head light output slightly dim

  8. Fail94,080 miles (+1,933)3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,080 miles
    Test number
    157431856338
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint to cat (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront head light output slightly dim

  9. Pass92,147 miles (-268)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    92,147 miles
    Test number
    464775706334
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top strut mount (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top strut mount (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrakes not tested

  10. Fail92,415 miles (+4,729)3 dangerous5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,415 miles
    Test number
    514256273999
    • DangerousBrake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system centre (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousService brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded centre (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top strut mount (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top strut mount (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrakes not tested

  11. Pass87,686 miles (+3,456)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    87,686 miles
    Test number
    372482122023
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  12. Pass84,230 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2019
    Odometer
    84,230 miles
    Test number
    508056447872
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre on 1.6mm limit

  13. Fail84,230 miles (+10,110)1 failure7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,230 miles
    Test number
    804410773846
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre on 1.6mm limit

  14. Pass74,120 miles (+4,115)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2018
    Odometer
    74,120 miles
    Test number
    454328272715
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass70,005 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2017
    Odometer
    70,005 miles
    Test number
    109300142031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail70,005 miles (+3,020)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,005 miles
    Test number
    490210733405
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  17. Pass66,985 miles (+40)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2016
    Odometer
    66,985 miles
    Test number
    287089215110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail66,945 miles (+5,099)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,945 miles
    Test number
    708067015110
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass61,846 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2015
    Odometer
    61,846 miles
    Test number
    545282824134
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteOil leak

  20. Fail61,846 miles (+8,486)1 failure2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,846 miles
    Test number
    987492424119
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteOil leak

  21. Pass53,360 miles (+6,545)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2014
    Odometer
    53,360 miles
    Test number
    659773023134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass46,815 miles (+3,081)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2013
    Odometer
    46,815 miles
    Test number
    715148812144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass43,734 miles (+3,833)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2012
    Odometer
    43,734 miles
    Test number
    238627831471

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail39,901 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,901 miles
    Test number
    201039630169
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  25. Pass39,901 miles (+34,204)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2011
    Odometer
    39,901 miles
    Test number
    320699330186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass5,697 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2010
    Odometer
    5,697 miles
    Test number
    262837329439
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  27. Fail5,690 miles (-33,517)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    5,690 miles
    Test number
    381907629100
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  28. Pass39,207 miles (+9,431)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2009
    Odometer
    39,207 miles
    Test number
    281293548451

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass29,776 miles (+6,788)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2008
    Odometer
    29,776 miles
    Test number
    823382047166
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  30. Pass22,988 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2007
    Odometer
    22,988 miles
    Test number
    861542446165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS03 VCL

Does LS03 VCL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS03 VCL is valid until 24 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on LS03 VCL?
The MOT on LS03 VCL is valid until 24 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS03 VCL done?
LS03 VCL was recorded at 104,085 miles at its MOT on 15 Oct 2025, an average of 4,180 miles a year.
Has LS03 VCL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS03 VCL has failed 10 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on LS03 VCL ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 7 May 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LS03 VCL find?
LS03 VCL passed its latest MOT on 15 Oct 2025 with 4 minor defects and 11 advisories: nearside headlamp lens slightly defective; nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view, and 12 more.

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