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EO03 XBV

2003 Mini Cooper S

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

154,921 mi
Last recorded154,921 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Mini Cooper S74,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO03 XBV
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 154,921 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2024 150,157 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2024 150,157 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2023 141,822 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2022 133,520 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 127,706 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 118,470 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 107,328 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 100,460 miles

Central Front Oil leak ()

Central Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 28 Mar 2018 100,460 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Central Front Oil leak ()

Central Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 89,252 miles

Central Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

rear back box corroded

Fail 17 Mar 2017 89,252 miles

Central Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

rear back box corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2016 80,680 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 71,551 miles

rear exhaust boxs corroded.

Pass 20 May 2014 67,356 miles

rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 31 May 2013 63,878 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2013 63,878 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Pass 30 May 2012 59,109 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 30 May 2012 59,109 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 55,736 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 53,123 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2009 49,386 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 42,772 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Oct 2007 35,939 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 25,326 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 19,144 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper S?

Based on 632,556 MOT tests across 100,336 vehicles.

86.7%
Pass Rate
5,231
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
100,336
On UK Roads
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EO03 XBV is a 2003 Mini Cooper S in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

Across all 2003 Mini Cooper S models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.9% with a typical mileage of 74,227 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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

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What year was EO03 XBV registered?

EO03 XBV is a 2003 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 29 March 2003.

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