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LN03 DUY

2003 Mini Mini Cooper S

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

98,250 mi
Last recorded98,250 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Mini Mini Cooper S53,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN03 DUY
MakeMini
ModelMini Cooper S
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 98,250 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2025 97,602 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2023 96,165 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 93,771 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2021 91,352 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Nov 2021 91,352 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2020 89,282 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2019 87,368 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2019 87,368 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Nov 2018 83,359 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 79,312 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Pass 9 Nov 2016 73,829 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit screw in tyre (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 67,542 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2014 61,554 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 59,011 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 53,990 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 50,391 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2011 46,557 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 34,702 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 23,659 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 19,646 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2007 19,646 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2006 16,134 miles

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

How Reliable is the Mini Mini Cooper S?

Based on 4,515 MOT tests across 788 vehicles.

76.4%
Pass Rate
4,456
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
788
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 135
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 65
Brake pipe excessively corroded 64
Registration plate lamp not working 45
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 42
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LN03 DUY is a 2003 Mini Mini Cooper S in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

Across all 2003 Mini Mini Cooper S models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.6% with a typical mileage of 53,776 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mini Mini Cooper S fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 135 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LN03 DUY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Mini Cooper S typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 23 years old, this Mini Mini Cooper S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LN03 DUY is a 2003 Mini Mini Cooper S, first registered on 17 July 2003.

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