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DG03 UTR

2003 Mini Cooper

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

121,897 mi
Last recorded121,897 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Mini Cooper69,312 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG03 UTR
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 121,897 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 May 2025 119,664 miles

TPMS light on

Fail 13 May 2025 119,659 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment Caliper arm (1.1.15 (f))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

TPMS light on

Pass 25 May 2024 118,675 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust mount deteriorated

Fail 25 May 2024 118,675 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust mount deteriorated

Pass 27 Mar 2023 107,749 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both Sides (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 23 Mar 2023 107,737 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both Sides (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 95,312 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 88,727 miles

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both rears ( corroded) (5.3.2 (b))

Small chip in the windscreen

Fail 28 Mar 2021 88,727 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Backbox broken (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too low Both fronts (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both rears ( corroded) (5.3.2 (b))

Small chip in the windscreen

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper?

Based on 1,705,479 MOT tests across 247,583 vehicles.

86.5%
Pass Rate
5,128
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
247,583
On UK Roads
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DG03 UTR is a 2003 Mini Cooper in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2003 Mini Cooper models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.0% with a typical mileage of 69,312 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Mini Cooper typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 23 years old, this Mini Cooper is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DG03 UTR registered?

DG03 UTR is a 2003 Mini Cooper, first registered on 18 March 2003.

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