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JL03 MLO

2013 Mini Cooper S Clubman

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

69,960 mi
Last recorded69,960 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2013 Mini Cooper S Clubman47,899 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJL03 MLO
MakeMini
ModelCooper S Clubman
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 69,960 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2025 69,960 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Brake Wear Sensor Inop

Pass 22 Aug 2024 69,322 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced parts undersealed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front brake disc back plate tatty

Offside Front brake disc back plate tatty

Offside Rear brake pad warning wire hanging loose

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

Fail 14 Aug 2024 69,319 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced parts undersealed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front brake disc back plate tatty

Offside Front brake disc back plate tatty

Offside Rear brake pad warning wire hanging loose

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

Pass 3 Apr 2024 69,274 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2022 69,270 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2022 69,269 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear shield loose

Fail 1 Apr 2022 65,068 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative broken (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall cut around circumference of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

rear heat shield loose

Pass 11 Mar 2021 46,381 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 43,351 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 23 May 2018 37,163 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 19 May 2017 31,343 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 May 2016 25,159 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper S Clubman?

Based on 1,968 MOT tests across 171 vehicles.

83.1%
Pass Rate
4,906
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
171
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 17
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 8
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JL03 MLO is a 2013 Mini Cooper S Clubman in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2013 Mini Cooper S Clubman models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.4% with a typical mileage of 47,899 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mini Cooper S Clubman fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 17 recorded failures. If you're considering buying JL03 MLO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Cooper S Clubman typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 13 years old, this Mini Cooper S Clubman is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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JL03 MLO is a 2013 Mini Cooper S Clubman, first registered on 9 September 2013.

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