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Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc

LS03 VGLMOT history

LS03 VGL is a silver petrol MINI first used on 9 Jun 2003. Its MOT is valid until 16 Jun 2027 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 166,650 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jun 2026.

LS03 VGL silver MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a MINI Hatch, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 16 Jun 2027
Mileage
166,650 mi
At MOT on 17 Jun 2026
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,667 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS03 VGL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
9 Jun 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS03 VGL was last recorded at 166,650 miles on 17 Jun 2026, 7,920 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Jul 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
158,730 miles · 31 Jul 2020
Between the last two tests
7,920 miles
Average per year
6,667 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 166,650 miles
  • 2020 – 158,730 miles
  • 2019 – 144,932 miles
  • 2018 – 138,123 miles
  • 2017 – 127,123 miles
  • 2016 – 113,448 miles
  • 2015 – 100,100 miles
  • 2014 – 84,485 miles
  • 2013 – 72,077 miles
  • 2011 – 71,091 miles
  • 2010 – 66,881 miles
  • 2009 – 53,166 miles
  • 2008 – 48,645 miles
  • 2007 – 41,830 miles
  • 2006 – 33,465 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass166,650 miles
  • AdvisoryALL UNDERSIDE UNDERSEALED
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))

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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2013

  • Offside and nearside front inner cv boots perished

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside and nearside front tyres worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Sill covers fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear exhaust silencer corroded but not blowing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

23 tests since 26 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass166,650 miles (+7,920)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    166,650 miles
    Test number
    612566602266
    • AdvisoryALL UNDERSIDE UNDERSEALED
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass158,730 miles (+35)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    158,730 miles
    Test number
    571576380053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail158,695 miles (+19)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,695 miles
    Test number
    164596176335
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  4. Fail158,676 miles (+13,744)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,676 miles
    Test number
    375793593351
    • MajorFront Service brake imbalanced across an axle max imbalance 36% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass144,932 miles (+16)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    144,932 miles
    Test number
    838156582129
    • AdvisoryOffside and nearside front inner cv boots perished
    • AdvisoryOffside and nearside front tyres worn
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted

  6. Fail144,916 miles (+6,793)4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,916 miles
    Test number
    972821564000
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened welded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm has an unsafe modification (5.3.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside and nearside front inner cv boots perished
    • AdvisoryOffside and nearside front tyres worn
    • AdvisoryOffside rear exhaust box corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted

  7. Pass138,123 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    138,123 miles
    Test number
    920285831086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail138,123 miles (+11,000)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,123 miles
    Test number
    239756686299
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

  9. Pass127,123 miles (+13,675)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    127,123 miles
    Test number
    661224466412
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres badly worn on inner edges and close to limit on 2mm STRONGLY ADVISE TO BE REPLACED SOON
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres wearing uneven on inner edges
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryKnock from steering column
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake binding slightly
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear silencer deteriorating
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre getting low on 3mm
    • AdvisoryRoad wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim both front inner rims (4.2.A.1a)

  10. Pass113,448 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    113,448 miles
    Test number
    438950989977
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear exhaust silencer corroded but not blowing

  11. Fail113,444 miles (+13,344)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,444 miles
    Test number
    832648266823
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded Both rear metal pipes (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureFront registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working Both number plate lights not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear exhaust silencer corroded but not blowing

  12. Pass100,100 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    100,100 miles
    Test number
    509895935025
    • NoteOil leak

  13. Fail100,100 miles (+15,615)5 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,100 miles
    Test number
    178595135402
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteO/s front tyre on 1.6mm limit

  14. Pass84,485 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    84,485 miles
    Test number
    557609444028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail84,485 miles (+12,408)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,485 miles
    Test number
    136669044010
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteN/s wiper blade split

  16. Pass72,077 miles (+986)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    72,077 miles
    Test number
    596747603001
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass71,091 miles (+1,228)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    71,091 miles
    Test number
    759163651342
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass69,863 miles (+2,982)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    69,863 miles
    Test number
    595111311061
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass66,881 miles (+13,715)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    66,881 miles
    Test number
    201741190072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass53,166 miles (+4,521)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    53,166 miles
    Test number
    903030819197
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • NoteWipers

  21. Pass48,645 miles (+6,815)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    48,645 miles
    Test number
    894678968117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass41,830 miles (+8,365)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    41,830 miles
    Test number
    392046777131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass33,465 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    33,465 miles
    Test number
    780717876173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS03 VGL

Does LS03 VGL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS03 VGL is valid until 16 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS03 VGL?
The MOT on LS03 VGL is valid until 16 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS03 VGL done?
LS03 VGL was recorded at 166,650 miles at its MOT on 17 Jun 2026, an average of 6,667 miles a year.
Has LS03 VGL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS03 VGL has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jul 2020.
Has the mileage on LS03 VGL 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 VGL find?
LS03 VGL passed its latest MOT on 17 Jun 2026 with 2 advisories: all underside undersealed; brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all.

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