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Yellow · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc

LU03 BDVMOT history

LU03 BDV is a yellow petrol MINI first used on 10 Mar 2003. Its MOT is valid until 12 Jun 2027 and it has passed 21 of 24 MOT tests, with 93,011 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Jun 2026.

LU03 BDV yellow MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a MINI Hatch, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 12 Jun 2027
Mileage
93,011 mi
At MOT on 2 Jun 2026
MOT tests
24
21 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,157 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LU03 BDV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Yellow
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
10 Mar 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LU03 BDV was last recorded at 93,011 miles on 2 Jun 2026, 9,485 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
83,526 miles · 13 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
9,485 miles
Average per year
4,157 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 93,011 miles
  • 2025 – 83,526 miles
  • 2024 – 78,461 miles
  • 2023 – 76,945 miles
  • 2022 – 74,176 miles
  • 2021 – 69,347 miles
  • 2020 – 68,497 miles
  • 2019 – 66,901 miles
  • 2018 – 64,429 miles
  • 2017 – 56,638 miles
  • 2016 – 55,764 miles
  • 2015 – 55,042 miles
  • 2014 – 46,327 miles
  • 2013 – 38,182 miles
  • 2012 – 33,501 miles
  • 2011 – 29,914 miles
  • 2010 – 25,785 miles
  • 2009 – 23,323 miles
  • 2008 – 20,261 miles
  • 2007 – 12,550 miles
  • 2006 – 8,815 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass93,011 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

24 tests since 1 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass93,011 miles (+9,485)1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    93,011 miles
    Test number
    169659125002
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass83,526 miles (+5,065)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    83,526 miles
    Test number
    930414284883
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass78,461 miles (+1,516)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2025
    Odometer
    78,461 miles
    Test number
    836043450281
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass76,945 miles (+2,769)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2024
    Odometer
    76,945 miles
    Test number
    105666195836
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass74,176 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2023
    Odometer
    74,176 miles
    Test number
    833681912081
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  6. Fail74,171 miles (+4,824)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,171 miles
    Test number
    742010607122
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  7. Pass69,347 miles (+850)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    69,347 miles
    Test number
    772938020772

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass68,497 miles (+1,596)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    68,497 miles
    Test number
    353595997683

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass66,901 miles (+2,472)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    66,901 miles
    Test number
    466659811248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass64,429 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    64,429 miles
    Test number
    686515700927
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Fail64,429 miles (+7,791)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,429 miles
    Test number
    954825185342
    • Repaired at testFront passenger door catch insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass56,638 miles (+874)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    56,638 miles
    Test number
    697055782319
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded in wheel arch (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Pass55,764 miles (+11)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    55,764 miles
    Test number
    156354558990
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  14. Fail55,753 miles (+711)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,753 miles
    Test number
    182454689355
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  15. Pass55,042 miles (+8,715)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    55,042 miles
    Test number
    795478365028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass46,327 miles (+8,145)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    46,327 miles
    Test number
    497209964000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass38,182 miles (+4,681)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    38,182 miles
    Test number
    408697853080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass33,501 miles (+3,587)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    33,501 miles
    Test number
    355813552021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass29,914 miles (+4,129)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    29,914 miles
    Test number
    475872651014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass25,785 miles (+2,462)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    25,785 miles
    Test number
    793760450067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass23,323 miles (+3,062)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    23,323 miles
    Test number
    410557249090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass20,261 miles (+7,711)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    20,261 miles
    Test number
    111236148447

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass12,550 miles (+3,735)
    MOT expiry
    29 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    12,550 miles
    Test number
    134450267442

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass8,815 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    8,815 miles
    Test number
    151230166489

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LU03 BDV

Does LU03 BDV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LU03 BDV is valid until 12 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on LU03 BDV?
The MOT on LU03 BDV is valid until 12 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LU03 BDV done?
LU03 BDV was recorded at 93,011 miles at its MOT on 2 Jun 2026, an average of 4,157 miles a year.
Has LU03 BDV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LU03 BDV has failed 3 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 18 May 2022.
Has the mileage on LU03 BDV 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 BDV find?
LU03 BDV passed its latest MOT on 2 Jun 2026 with 1 minor defect and 10 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside front track rod end ball joint has slight play; nearside front wheel bearing slightly noisy, and 8 more.

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