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White · Petrol · 2009 · 1,397 cc

LU03 COXMOT history

LU03 COX is a white petrol MINI first used on 19 Sept 2009. Its MOT is valid until 17 Oct 2027 and it has passed 15 of 18 MOT tests, with 85,741 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Oct 2026.

LU03 COX white MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 17 Oct 2027
Mileage
85,741 mi
At MOT on 13 Oct 2026
MOT tests
18
15 passed · 3 failed
Per year
5,041 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LU03 COX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,397 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
19 Sept 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LU03 COX was last recorded at 85,741 miles on 13 Oct 2026, 4,617 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
81,124 miles · 16 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
4,617 miles
Average per year
5,041 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 85,741 miles
  • 2025 – 81,124 miles
  • 2024 – 79,162 miles
  • 2023 – 76,739 miles
  • 2022 – 69,346 miles
  • 2021 – 63,184 miles
  • 2020 – 60,274 miles
  • 2019 – 57,531 miles
  • 2018 – 52,802 miles
  • 2017 – 51,103 miles
  • 2016 – 42,930 miles
  • 2015 – 32,611 miles
  • 2014 – 23,386 miles
  • 2013 – 18,797 miles
  • 2012 – 14,736 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass85,741 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded 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.

  • Plastic sill covers fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

18 tests since 11 Sept 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass85,741 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    85,741 miles
    Test number
    914191791200
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Fail85,741 miles (+4,617)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,741 miles
    Test number
    643553016278
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. Pass81,124 miles (+1,962)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    81,124 miles
    Test number
    213216367294
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  4. Pass79,162 miles (+2,423)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    79,162 miles
    Test number
    408596995252
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  5. Pass76,739 miles (+7,393)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    76,739 miles
    Test number
    905041964547

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass69,346 miles (+6,162)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    69,346 miles
    Test number
    469626917763
    • AdvisoryPlastic sill covers fitted
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted brake pipes and hand brake cables cant be checked
  7. Pass63,184 miles (+2,910)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    63,184 miles
    Test number
    634401184896
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryHub cps fitted wheel bolts not cheked
    • AdvisoryPlastic sill covers fitted
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted brake pipes and hand brake cables not checked
  8. Pass60,274 miles (+2,743)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    60,274 miles
    Test number
    353134207431
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  9. Pass57,531 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    57,531 miles
    Test number
    592594979900

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail57,531 miles (+4,729)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,531 miles
    Test number
    762083421092
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
  11. Pass52,802 miles (+1,699)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    52,802 miles
    Test number
    947960421248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass51,103 miles (+8,173)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    51,103 miles
    Test number
    650565477597

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass42,930 miles (+10,319)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    42,930 miles
    Test number
    473891680352

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass32,611 miles (+9,225)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    32,611 miles
    Test number
    115506335205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass23,386 miles (+4,589)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    23,386 miles
    Test number
    887228744217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass18,797 miles (+4,061)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    18,797 miles
    Test number
    146156453290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass14,736 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    14,736 miles
    Test number
    195675252273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail14,736 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,736 miles
    Test number
    759885252261
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Questions about LU03 COX

Does LU03 COX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LU03 COX is valid until 17 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LU03 COX?
The MOT on LU03 COX is valid until 17 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LU03 COX done?
LU03 COX was recorded at 85,741 miles at its MOT on 13 Oct 2026, an average of 5,041 miles a year.
Has LU03 COX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LU03 COX has failed 3 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on LU03 COX 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 COX find?
LU03 COX passed its latest MOT on 13 Oct 2026 with 5 advisories: front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output; offside front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output, and 2 more.

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