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LG53 NZJ

2003 Mini Cooper

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

137,396 mi
Last recorded137,396 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Mini Cooper69,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG53 NZJ
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 137,396 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and very worn on inner edge close to cords (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 3 Nov 2025 137,395 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and very worn on inner edge close to cords (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2024 121,935 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fuel cap seal perished / cracking

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective misting (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective misting (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2.5mm on outer part of the tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Nov 2023 104,712 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 94,401 miles

clutch pedal rubber missing

n/s/r park brake low on efficiency

sill covers fitted

Pass 12 Nov 2021 86,688 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 77,698 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2019 69,335 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Nov 2018 65,516 miles

Both front to rear metal brake pipes are corroding in various place at the rear

Pass 27 Nov 2017 60,342 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Nov 2017 60,336 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.1mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2016 54,134 miles

Brake pad warning light on

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

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

Rear exhaust rubbers poor condition

Pass 16 Nov 2015 49,196 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2014 44,486 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Nov 2013 40,408 miles

all discs in poor condition

Fail 21 Nov 2013 40,402 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

all discs in poor condition

Pass 19 Nov 2012 36,331 miles

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

rear exhaust in poor condition

rear exhaust mount broken

Pass 25 Nov 2011 31,710 miles

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

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

o/s/r tyre slightly perished

Fail 23 Nov 2011 31,704 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

o/s/r tyre slightly perished

Pass 10 Nov 2010 27,831 miles

Front brake discs are worn.

Front brake pads are wearing thin. ( N/S )

Play in offside steering track rod end ball joint is nearing the limits.

Pass 20 Nov 2009 23,983 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Nov 2008 19,904 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2008 19,885 miles

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Pass 1 Dec 2007 16,050 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2007 16,022 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Fail 31 Aug 2006 10,000 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

clutch pedal antislip missing

Pass 31 Aug 2006 10,000 miles

clutch pedal antislip missing

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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LG53 NZJ is a 2003 Mini Cooper in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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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LG53 NZJ is a 2003 Mini Cooper, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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