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HL03 GLV

2003 Mini Cooper S

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

105,193 mi
Last recorded105,193 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Mini Cooper S74,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHL03 GLV
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 105,193 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front passenger seat removed at time of test

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 May 2026 105,192 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205 45 17 88w (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported both front at hose (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear seats removed

Pass 29 Feb 2024 101,472 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

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

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

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

Fail 28 Feb 2024 101,472 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Spacing of letter groups below minimum requirement (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Spacing of letter groups below minimum requirement (0.1 (d))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Disc lightly pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Disc lightly pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2023 98,070 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2022 94,301 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2020 91,470 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 89,178 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Small hole in tread (marked in chalk) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Starting to crack & perish on outer edge + stepped on inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked & perished on outer edge + stepped on inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2018 87,026 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 25 Jun 2018 87,026 miles

Offside Brake cable guide defective and affecting operation (1.1.15 (d))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 85,510 miles

Brake pipes corroding (at Flexi-hose connection).

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance Glass clouding. (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance Glass clouding. (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 14 Jun 2017 85,510 miles

Brake pipes corroding (at Flexi-hose connection).

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance Glass clouding. (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance Glass clouding. (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 84,075 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both rear tyres slightly perished

Fail 15 Jun 2016 84,075 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 24 Jun 2015 82,154 miles

fuel cap seal started to perish

nearside rear wheel inner rim slightly damaged

Pass 25 Jun 2014 80,416 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust rear box corroded

Pass 26 Jun 2013 78,776 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Fail 2 Jul 2012 76,461 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 76,461 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2012 76,423 miles

Nearside front switch mount insecure.

Fail 28 May 2012 76,423 miles

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

Nearside front switch mount insecure.

Pass 15 Feb 2012 76,301 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 72,383 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 60,991 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 50,794 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2009 50,784 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2008 40,977 miles

front no plate slightly crack

Fail 14 Feb 2008 40,976 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

front no plate slightly crack

Fail 30 Nov 2006 23,980 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Nov 2006 23,980 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2005 12,061 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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HL03 GLV is a 2003 Mini Cooper S in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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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HL03 GLV is a 2003 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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