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Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc

LS03 VCNMOT history

LS03 VCN is a blue petrol MINI first used on 18 May 2003. Its MOT expired on 12 Oct 2023 and it has passed 16 of 28 MOT tests, with 100,154 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Oct 2022.

LS03 VCN blue MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 12 Oct 2023
Mileage
100,154 mi
At MOT on 13 Oct 2022
MOT tests
28
16 passed · 12 failed
Per year
4,221 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS03 VCN
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
18 May 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Oct 2023
Latest MOT test
13 Oct 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS03 VCN was last recorded at 100,154 miles on 13 Oct 2022, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Oct 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
100,154 miles · 11 Oct 2022
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
4,221 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 100,154 miles
  • 2021 – 99,458 miles
  • 2020 – 99,038 miles
  • 2019 – 98,242 miles
  • 2018 – 97,138 miles
  • 2017 – 92,165 miles
  • 2016 – 85,830 miles
  • 2015 – 79,366 miles
  • 2014 – 77,215 miles
  • 2013 – 73,984 miles
  • 2012 – 71,118 miles
  • 2011 – 62,688 miles
  • 2010 – 54,967 miles
  • 2009 – 50,557 miles
  • 2008 – 44,179 miles
  • 2007 – 34,598 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass100,154 miles
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Headlamp aim too low

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Headlamp aim too low

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

28 tests since 3 Apr 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass100,154 miles1 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    100,154 miles
    Test number
    854333180650
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail100,154 miles (+696)4 major2 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,154 miles
    Test number
    305650528747
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass99,458 miles2 minor14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    99,458 miles
    Test number
    794471968294
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Fail99,458 miles (+420)2 repaired2 minor14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,458 miles
    Test number
    491476049242
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass99,038 miles2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    99,038 miles
    Test number
    758743371207
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing on edges

  6. Fail99,038 miles (+796)1 repaired2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,038 miles
    Test number
    484322953644
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing on edges

  7. Pass98,242 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    98,242 miles
    Test number
    415963790437
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  8. Fail98,242 miles (+1,104)7 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,242 miles
    Test number
    986449235295
    • MajorBrake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass97,138 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2019
    Odometer
    97,138 miles
    Test number
    586167366310
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear seat belts not full checked due to rear seats folded and unable to lift into position

  10. Fail97,138 miles (+4,973)6 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,138 miles
    Test number
    861752121591
    • MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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 Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear seat belts not full checked due to rear seats folded and unable to lift into position

  11. Pass92,165 miles (+154)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2018
    Odometer
    92,165 miles
    Test number
    399045194297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail92,011 miles (+6,181)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,011 miles
    Test number
    848009364358
    • FailureOffside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

  13. Pass85,830 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2017
    Odometer
    85,830 miles
    Test number
    566838229649
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to rear brake discs.

  14. Fail85,826 miles (+6,460)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,826 miles
    Test number
    877907227869
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to rear brake discs.

  15. Pass79,366 miles (+2,151)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2016
    Odometer
    79,366 miles
    Test number
    288256025138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass77,215 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2015
    Odometer
    77,215 miles
    Test number
    786330124103
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  17. Fail77,215 miles (+3,231)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,215 miles
    Test number
    679240624107
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  18. Pass73,984 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2014
    Odometer
    73,984 miles
    Test number
    818480953149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail73,984 miles (+2,866)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,984 miles
    Test number
    515230053130
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass71,118 miles (+8,430)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    71,118 miles
    Test number
    385129182092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail62,688 miles2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,688 miles
    Test number
    197310381470
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  22. Pass62,688 miles (+7,721)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    62,688 miles
    Test number
    896380281061
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  23. Pass54,967 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    54,967 miles
    Test number
    113714260043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail54,967 miles (+4,410)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,967 miles
    Test number
    843924160096
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

  25. Pass50,557 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    50,557 miles
    Test number
    910185379087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail50,556 miles (+6,377)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,556 miles
    Test number
    721815779025
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

  27. Pass44,179 miles (+9,581)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    44,179 miles
    Test number
    994842998031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass34,598 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    34,598 miles
    Test number
    684433197030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS03 VCN

Does LS03 VCN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS03 VCN expired on 12 Oct 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS03 VCN?
The MOT on LS03 VCN expired on 12 Oct 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS03 VCN done?
LS03 VCN was recorded at 100,154 miles at its MOT on 13 Oct 2022, an average of 4,221 miles a year.
Has LS03 VCN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS03 VCN has failed 12 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on LS03 VCN 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 VCN find?
LS03 VCN passed its latest MOT on 13 Oct 2022 with 1 minor defect and 12 advisories: nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; front brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair., and 10 more.

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