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LN03 FHR

2003 Mini Cooper

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2026
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

65,191 mi
Last recorded65,191 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Mini Cooper69,312 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN03 FHR
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 65,191 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2024 63,486 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2024 63,486 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2023 61,586 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Aug 2023 61,586 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2022 59,320 miles

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 9 Aug 2022 59,320 miles

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 13 Aug 2021 57,213 miles

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 12 Aug 2021 57,213 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2020 54,373 miles

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

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

exhaust corroded

slight oil leak

Fail 12 Aug 2020 54,373 miles

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

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

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

Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

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

exhaust corroded

slight oil leak

Pass 15 Aug 2019 51,279 miles

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2018 47,988 miles

Rear exhaust box coprroded

Fail 15 Aug 2018 47,988 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both arms (rear bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear exhaust box coprroded

Pass 15 Aug 2017 44,455 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 Aug 2016 40,720 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 Aug 2015 36,886 miles

Oil leak

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 13 Aug 2014 33,033 miles

Oil leak

rear exhaust system corroded

Pass 5 Aug 2013 29,260 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2013 29,258 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Aug 2012 25,092 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 25,092 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 12 Aug 2011 20,911 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 16,952 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 16,439 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2008 15,283 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 13,767 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 13,767 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2006 12,885 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 11,762 miles

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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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LN03 FHR is a 2003 Mini Cooper in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 LN03 FHR registered?

LN03 FHR is a 2003 Mini Cooper, first registered on 11 April 2003.

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