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LG03 AGU

2003 Mini Cooper

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Dec 2026
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

88,115 mi
Last recorded88,115 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Mini Cooper69,312 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG03 AGU
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2025 88,115 miles

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

Fail 30 Dec 2025 88,115 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2024 84,586 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2023 82,997 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2022 81,579 miles

Nearside Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Dec 2021 78,398 miles

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

fuel cap seal cracking

Fail 22 Dec 2021 78,398 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

fuel cap seal cracking

Pass 1 Dec 2020 75,171 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2019 73,604 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Dec 2019 73,604 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure RUBBER EXHUAST MOUNTS BROKEN (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2018 71,502 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Dec 2017 69,098 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle section (7.1.2)

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

Fail 23 Dec 2017 69,095 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively bothside (8.2.2)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened bothside (3.5.1i)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle section (7.1.2)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2016 66,794 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

rear exhaust box rubber mounts damage/system is supported

Fail 16 Dec 2016 66,765 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid bothside (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

rear exhaust box rubber mounts damage/system is supported

Pass 12 Dec 2015 64,864 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 1 Dec 2014 62,641 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Dec 2014 62,641 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2013 60,898 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 18 Nov 2013 60,859 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s/f & n/s/f & n/s/r tyres cracking in treads

rear exhaust and supporting clamp excessively corroded

Pass 7 Dec 2012 59,249 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2012 59,232 miles

Nearside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

4 tyres perished and cracked

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2011 56,751 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 19 Nov 2011 56,751 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 3 Nov 2010 55,034 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear brake discs rusty

Fail 3 Nov 2010 55,034 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rear brake discs rusty

Pass 29 Jul 2009 52,170 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 50,142 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside rear tyre wearing inner edge & uneven wear

Pass 13 Jul 2007 48,307 miles

exhust system corroded

Fail 27 Apr 2006 35,951 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 27 Apr 2006 35,951 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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LG03 AGU is a 2003 Mini Cooper in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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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LG03 AGU is a 2003 Mini Cooper, first registered on 7 March 2003.

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