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Black · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc

LU03 BAAMOT history

LU03 BAA is a black petrol MINI first used on 23 May 2003. Its MOT expired on 1 Jul 2026 and it has passed 20 of 30 MOT tests, with 99,515 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Jun 2025.

LU03 BAA black MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a MINI Hatch, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 1 Jul 2026
Mileage
99,515 mi
At MOT on 25 Jun 2025
MOT tests
30
20 passed · 10 failed
Per year
4,455 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LU03 BAA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
23 May 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
25 Jun 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LU03 BAA was last recorded at 99,515 miles on 25 Jun 2025, 999 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
98,516 miles · 2 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
999 miles
Average per year
4,455 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 99,515 miles
  • 2024 – 98,516 miles
  • 2023 – 95,719 miles
  • 2022 – 90,217 miles
  • 2021 – 86,450 miles
  • 2020 – 83,868 miles
  • 2019 – 80,466 miles
  • 2018 – 74,704 miles
  • 2017 – 68,088 miles
  • 2016 – 61,398 miles
  • 2015 – 52,365 miles
  • 2014 – 48,984 miles
  • 2013 – 44,835 miles
  • 2012 – 43,162 miles
  • 2011 – 36,941 miles
  • 2010 – 32,530 miles
  • 2009 – 29,058 miles
  • 2008 – 24,532 miles
  • 2007 – 20,433 miles
  • 2006 – 14,422 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass99,515 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH. (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH. (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH. (5.2.3 (d) (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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2014

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very low

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very low

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

30 tests since 19 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass99,515 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    99,515 miles
    Test number
    740488360321
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. Fail99,515 miles (+999)2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,515 miles
    Test number
    448378934561
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced BOTH heavily fogged over. (4.1.4 (b))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. Pass98,516 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    98,516 miles
    Test number
    755771606934
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryDamage to rear
    • AdvisoryOverheated
  4. Fail98,516 miles (+2,797)5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,516 miles
    Test number
    679188833061
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (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))
    • MajorRear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryDamage to rear
    • AdvisoryOverheated
  5. Pass95,719 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    95,719 miles
    Test number
    162899089909

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail95,719 miles (+5,502)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,719 miles
    Test number
    313823264219
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  7. Pass90,217 miles (+3,767)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    90,217 miles
    Test number
    850450155351
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass86,450 miles (+2,582)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    86,450 miles
    Test number
    673175544703
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (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))
    • 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass83,868 miles (+3,402)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    83,868 miles
    Test number
    256857004302

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass80,466 miles (+5,762)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    80,466 miles
    Test number
    407215878093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass74,704 miles (+6)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    74,704 miles
    Test number
    969483103449
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very low (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very low (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  12. Fail74,698 miles (+6,610)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,698 miles
    Test number
    684642545390
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very low (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very low (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  13. Pass68,088 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    68,088 miles
    Test number
    216410028264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail68,088 miles (+6,690)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,088 miles
    Test number
    912609805716
    • FailurePower steering inoperative (2.3.3a)
  15. Pass61,398 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    61,398 miles
    Test number
    724049864073
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box deteriorated
  16. Fail61,398 miles (+9,033)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,398 miles
    Test number
    416604936681
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailurePower steering component(s) leaking pump near steering rack (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box deteriorated
  17. Pass52,365 miles (+3,381)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    52,365 miles
    Test number
    176690778526

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass48,984 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    48,984 miles
    Test number
    378096574207
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  19. Fail48,980 miles (+4,145)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,980 miles
    Test number
    367195174421
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  20. Fail44,835 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,835 miles
    Test number
    188016073206
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
  21. Pass44,835 miles (+1,673)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    44,835 miles
    Test number
    699916773265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass43,162 miles (+6,221)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    43,162 miles
    Test number
    476189482216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass36,941 miles (+4,411)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    36,941 miles
    Test number
    297912151180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail32,530 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,530 miles
    Test number
    110799650109
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
  25. Pass32,530 miles (+3,472)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    32,530 miles
    Test number
    303749950196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass29,058 miles (+4,526)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    29,058 miles
    Test number
    131260069103
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  27. Fail24,532 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,532 miles
    Test number
    373944758129
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
  28. Pass24,532 miles (+4,099)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    24,532 miles
    Test number
    954764658189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass20,433 miles (+6,011)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    20,433 miles
    Test number
    930666957197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass14,422 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2007
    Odometer
    14,422 miles
    Test number
    720839336144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LU03 BAA

Does LU03 BAA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LU03 BAA expired on 1 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LU03 BAA?
The MOT on LU03 BAA expired on 1 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LU03 BAA done?
LU03 BAA was recorded at 99,515 miles at its MOT on 25 Jun 2025, an average of 4,455 miles a year.
Has LU03 BAA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LU03 BAA has failed 10 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on LU03 BAA 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 LU03 BAA find?
LU03 BAA passed its latest MOT on 25 Jun 2025 with 5 advisories: front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both.; nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; oil leak, but not excessive, and 2 more.

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