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LG53 OGY

2003 Mini Cooper

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

40,749 mi
Last recorded40,749 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Mini Cooper69,312 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG53 OGY
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2025 40,749 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2024 39,811 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2023 37,991 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2022 35,962 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 34,461 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2020 32,556 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 12 Sep 2020 32,556 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 30,860 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear exhaust box rusted

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

Pass 19 Sep 2018 29,005 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 27,882 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2016 26,647 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2015 24,899 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 22,432 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2013 20,646 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2013 20,646 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Front wipers split

Pass 9 May 2012 17,757 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 15,498 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 11,822 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 7,946 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 6,500 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 5,571 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2006 5,565 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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 OGY is a 2003 Mini Cooper in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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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What year was LG53 OGY registered?

LG53 OGY is a 2003 Mini Cooper, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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The MOT history for LG53 OGY shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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