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Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc

LS03 VGGMOT history

LS03 VGG is a silver petrol MINI first used on 2 May 2003. Its MOT expired on 5 Oct 2024 and it has passed 17 of 28 MOT tests, with 101,177 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Oct 2023.

LS03 VGG silver MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a MINI Hatch, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 5 Oct 2024
Mileage
101,177 mi
At MOT on 6 Oct 2023
MOT tests
28
17 passed · 11 failed
Per year
4,423 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS03 VGG
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
2 May 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Oct 2024
Latest MOT test
6 Oct 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS03 VGG was last recorded at 101,177 miles on 6 Oct 2023, 4,106 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Sept 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
97,071 miles · 23 Sept 2022
Between the last two tests
4,106 miles
Average per year
4,423 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 101,177 miles
  • 2022 – 97,071 miles
  • 2021 – 91,028 miles
  • 2020 – 82,824 miles
  • 2019 – 72,467 miles
  • 2018 – 63,641 miles
  • 2017 – 61,430 miles
  • 2016 – 59,010 miles
  • 2015 – 53,960 miles
  • 2014 – 51,713 miles
  • 2013 – 48,201 miles
  • 2012 – 43,807 miles
  • 2011 – 40,688 miles
  • 2010 – 38,042 miles
  • 2009 – 33,669 miles
  • 2008 – 30,274 miles
  • 2006 – 26,744 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass101,177 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))

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 Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2011–2017

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Front bumper damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

28 tests since 7 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass101,177 miles (+4,106)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    101,177 miles
    Test number
    748683607043
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))

  2. Pass97,071 miles (+136)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    97,071 miles
    Test number
    851514841829
    • AdvisoryFront bumper damaged

  3. Fail96,935 miles (+5,907)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,935 miles
    Test number
    804727776866
    • MajorBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both front lamp lenses deteriorated (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront bumper damaged

  4. Pass91,028 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    91,028 miles
    Test number
    755040955024
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Fail91,028 miles (+8,204)4 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,028 miles
    Test number
    946428507766
    • MajorBrake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass82,824 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    82,824 miles
    Test number
    617744133369
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Fail82,824 miles (+10,357)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,824 miles
    Test number
    598317217973
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass72,467 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    72,467 miles
    Test number
    745054315590
    • AdvisoryDriver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  9. Fail72,466 miles (+8,825)1 dangerous3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,466 miles
    Test number
    254674358927
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryDriver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  10. Pass63,641 miles (+14)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2019
    Odometer
    63,641 miles
    Test number
    404721158332
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  11. Fail63,627 miles (+2,197)9 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,627 miles
    Test number
    434538676116
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush on arm (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint ball joint in subframe (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  12. Pass61,430 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    61,430 miles
    Test number
    707634619740
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear silencer poor condition

  13. Fail61,430 miles (+2,420)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,430 miles
    Test number
    427849169857
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear silencer poor condition

  14. Pass59,010 miles (+5,050)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    59,010 miles
    Test number
    312549708537
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

  15. Pass53,960 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    53,960 miles
    Test number
    135668175031
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  16. Fail53,960 miles (+2,247)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,960 miles
    Test number
    496028675074
    • Repaired at testRear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  17. Pass51,713 miles (+3,512)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2015
    Odometer
    51,713 miles
    Test number
    549008424141
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Pass48,201 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2014
    Odometer
    48,201 miles
    Test number
    885223833174
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  19. Fail48,201 miles (+154)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,201 miles
    Test number
    706370433162
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  20. Fail48,047 miles (+4,240)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,047 miles
    Test number
    268766813429
    • FailureFront registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteRear exhaust in poor condition

  21. Pass43,807 miles (+3,119)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    43,807 miles
    Test number
    275371422148
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  22. Pass40,688 miles (+2,646)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    40,688 miles
    Test number
    315450321194
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteOffside front brake disc in poor condition

  23. Pass38,042 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    38,042 miles
    Test number
    202618110164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail38,042 miles (+4,373)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,042 miles
    Test number
    712767010124
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  25. Pass33,669 miles (+3,395)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    33,669 miles
    Test number
    124844429497
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Fail30,274 miles2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,274 miles
    Test number
    292399738035
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  27. Pass30,274 miles (+3,530)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    30,274 miles
    Test number
    891529138037
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  28. Pass26,744 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    26,744 miles
    Test number
    194701346311

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS03 VGG

Does LS03 VGG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS03 VGG expired on 5 Oct 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS03 VGG?
The MOT on LS03 VGG expired on 5 Oct 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS03 VGG done?
LS03 VGG was recorded at 101,177 miles at its MOT on 6 Oct 2023, an average of 4,423 miles a year.
Has LS03 VGG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS03 VGG has failed 11 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on LS03 VGG 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 VGG find?
LS03 VGG passed its latest MOT on 6 Oct 2023 with 4 advisories: nearside front tyre slightly damaged; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 1 more.

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