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LL03 UJS

2003 Mini Cooper

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2025
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

121,046 mi
Last recorded121,046 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2024
Typical for 2003 Mini Cooper69,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL03 UJS
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2024 121,046 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill back / trailing arm areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

trims and covers fitted

trims and covers fitted

Fail 2 Sep 2024 121,046 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill back / trailing arm areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

trims and covers fitted

trims and covers fitted

Pass 7 Sep 2023 116,363 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive both sill back areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

trims and covers fitted

Fail 4 Sep 2023 116,338 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive both sill back areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

trims and covers fitted

Pass 5 Sep 2022 110,967 miles

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

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

trims and covers fitted

Fail 5 Sep 2022 110,967 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

trims and covers fitted

Pass 10 Sep 2021 105,157 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Sep 2021 105,148 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no beam pattern (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2020 99,652 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

trims and covers fitted to vehicle

Fail 4 Sep 2020 99,540 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

trims and covers fitted to vehicle

Pass 30 Aug 2019 93,218 miles

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 to hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 30 Aug 2019 93,218 miles

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 to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2018 86,934 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre Cracking Across Tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre Cracking Across Tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished Outer Sidewall and Cracking Across Tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone Chip 'A' Zone (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2018 86,932 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Bush has Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre Cracking Across Tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre Cracking Across Tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished Outer Sidewall and Cracking Across Tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone Chip 'A' Zone (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 83,470 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 79,246 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 73,417 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 22 Aug 2014 68,551 miles

Oil leak

Pass 23 Aug 2013 64,247 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2012 59,798 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2012 59,791 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2011 56,169 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 51,881 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 46,323 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2008 40,531 miles

nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 6 Sep 2007 34,873 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2007 34,873 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2006 29,160 miles

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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LL03 UJS is a 2003 Mini Cooper in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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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LL03 UJS is a 2003 Mini Cooper, first registered on 30 July 2003.

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