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LLZ 1731

2003 Mini Mini Cooper

Red Other 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests13 (5 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate38.5%

Mileage

121,654 mi
Last recorded121,654 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Mini Mini Cooper50,206 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLLZ 1731
MakeMini
ModelMini Cooper
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 121,654 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2023 121,526 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2023 121,505 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2022 121,413 miles
Fail 16 May 2022 121,354 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 119,836 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2019 119,768 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 118,805 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2018 118,799 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2018 118,791 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2018 118,771 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2017 116,911 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2017 116,841 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Mini Cooper?

Based on 12,546 MOT tests across 2,117 vehicles.

72.2%
Pass Rate
4,648
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
2,117
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 243
Brake pipe excessively corroded 150
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 122
Headlamp aim too low 108
position lamp(s) not working 104
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LLZ 1731 is a 2003 Mini Mini Cooper in Red with a 1,598cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 38.5%.

Across all 2003 Mini Mini Cooper models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 50,206 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 Mini Cooper fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 243 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LLZ 1731, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Mini Cooper typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 23 years old, this Mini Mini Cooper is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LLZ 1731?

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What year was LLZ 1731 registered?

LLZ 1731 is a 2003 Mini Mini Cooper, first registered on 7 March 2003.

Is LLZ 1731 safe to buy?

The MOT history for LLZ 1731 shows 13 tests with a 38.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LLZ 1731 have outstanding finance?

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