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Grey · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc

LS03 VGJMOT history

LS03 VGJ is a grey petrol MINI first used on 12 Jun 2003. Its MOT expired on 22 May 2025 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 154,512 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 May 2024.

LS03 VGJ grey MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 22 May 2025
Mileage
154,512 mi
At MOT on 23 May 2024
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
7,431 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS03 VGJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
12 Jun 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 May 2025
Latest MOT test
23 May 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS03 VGJ was last recorded at 154,512 miles on 23 May 2024, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 May 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 17 Jun 2009: 42,970 miles, lower than 74,112 miles on 12 Jun 2008.

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
154,512 miles · 16 May 2024
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
7,431 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 154,512 miles
  • 2023 – 141,685 miles
  • 2022 – 137,493 miles
  • 2021 – 133,933 miles
  • 2019 – 127,306 miles
  • 2018 – 121,163 miles
  • 2017 – 115,428 miles
  • 2016 – 106,342 miles
  • 2015 – 96,245 miles
  • 2014 – 83,156 miles
  • 2013 – 75,473 miles
  • 2012 – 67,059 miles
  • 2011 – 58,409 miles
  • 2010 – 50,407 miles
  • 2009 – 42,970 miles
  • 2008 – 74,112 miles
  • 2007 – 27,291 miles
  • 2006 – 21,031 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass154,512 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Underside (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryFuel cap/sealing device component perishedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryHandbrake has slight travelRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryTPMS light onRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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 Position lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2019

Full MOT history

27 tests since 6 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass154,512 miles10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2025
    Odometer
    154,512 miles
    Test number
    851397399862
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Underside (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap/sealing device component perished
    • AdvisoryHandbrake has slight travel
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryTPMS light on

  2. Fail154,512 miles (+12,827)3 major1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,512 miles
    Test number
    514410796698
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both sides (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Underside (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap/sealing device component perished
    • AdvisoryHandbrake has slight travel
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryTPMS light on

  3. Pass141,685 miles (+4,192)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    141,685 miles
    Test number
    910335794827

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass137,493 miles (+3,560)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    137,493 miles
    Test number
    341799610341

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass133,933 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    133,933 miles
    Test number
    408742912810
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail133,933 miles (+6,627)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,933 miles
    Test number
    266065750038
    • MajorFluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass127,306 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    127,306 miles
    Test number
    850768126009
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail127,306 miles (+6,143)1 dangerous3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,306 miles
    Test number
    427881406631
    • DangerousFluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety Coolant (8.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • 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 Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass121,163 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    121,163 miles
    Test number
    446725256021
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail121,163 miles (+5,735)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,163 miles
    Test number
    100242603101
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass115,428 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    115,428 miles
    Test number
    275047260173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail115,428 miles (+9,086)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,428 miles
    Test number
    416741069343
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre

  13. Pass106,342 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    106,342 miles
    Test number
    722912229215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail106,340 miles (+10,095)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,340 miles
    Test number
    528269897282
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement wishbone (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement wishbone (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOil leak from rocker cover gasket

  15. Pass96,245 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    96,245 miles
    Test number
    808482785129
    • NoteN/S door window not working

  16. Fail96,245 miles (+13,089)4 failures2 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,245 miles
    Test number
    367008875190
    • FailureNearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteBrake pad warning light staying on
    • NoteN/S door window not working

  17. Pass83,156 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    83,156 miles
    Test number
    218948564487

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail83,156 miles (+7,683)4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,156 miles
    Test number
    427008164163
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  19. Pass75,473 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    75,473 miles
    Test number
    409044563180
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  20. Fail75,473 miles (+8,414)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,473 miles
    Test number
    966684663181
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass67,059 miles (+8,650)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    67,059 miles
    Test number
    688100762110
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteRear exhaust corroded

  22. Pass58,409 miles (+8,002)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    58,409 miles
    Test number
    908596861114
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteNearside wiper blade rubber refitted

  23. Pass50,407 miles (+7,437)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    50,407 miles
    Test number
    360036060109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass42,970 miles (-31,142)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    42,970 miles
    Test number
    804778169141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass74,112 miles (+46,821)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    74,112 miles
    Test number
    512264568175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass27,291 miles (+6,260)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    27,291 miles
    Test number
    611822567165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass21,031 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    21,031 miles
    Test number
    443357356147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS03 VGJ

Does LS03 VGJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS03 VGJ expired on 22 May 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS03 VGJ?
The MOT on LS03 VGJ expired on 22 May 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS03 VGJ done?
LS03 VGJ was recorded at 154,512 miles at its MOT on 23 May 2024, an average of 7,431 miles a year.
Has LS03 VGJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS03 VGJ has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 16 May 2024.
Has the mileage on LS03 VGJ ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 17 Jun 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LS03 VGJ find?
LS03 VGJ passed its latest MOT on 23 May 2024 with 10 advisories: central brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material underside; front brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides; fuel cap/sealing device component perished, and 7 more.

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