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LN53 UDZ

2003 Mini One

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

54,895 mi
Last recorded54,895 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Mini One70,621 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN53 UDZ
MakeMini
ModelOne
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Fail 3 Mar 2026 54,895 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

Fuel Cap Seal Deteriorated

Handbrake Travel + Nearside Rear Handbrake Slightly Lazy, Requires Adjustment or Repair

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Headlamp Cloudy (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2025 54,602 miles

Nearside Front window don't open

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2024 54,354 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2024 54,350 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2023 54,061 miles

Nearside Front Body panel slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

under vehicle oil mist around the engine

Fail 21 Feb 2023 54,061 miles

Nearside Front Body panel slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

under vehicle oil mist around the engine

Pass 25 Feb 2022 53,926 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2021 53,715 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 1 Mar 2021 53,715 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 29 Feb 2020 53,606 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2019 53,299 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust rear box is corroded

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

Fail 9 Mar 2019 53,299 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen Aim to high missing windscreen N/S/F and O/S/F. (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Exhaust rear box is corroded

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

Pass 5 Mar 2018 52,893 miles

o/s rear brake binding slightly

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 5 Mar 2018 52,893 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s rear brake binding slightly

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 23 Feb 2017 52,021 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing low on tread (3mm) and perished

Pass 12 Mar 2016 51,651 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing low on tread (3mm)

Fail 12 Mar 2016 51,651 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing low on tread (3mm)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 49,738 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 46,767 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fuel cap washer deteriorating

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2013 43,384 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2012 39,499 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 36,490 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2011 36,488 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 5 Feb 2010 30,798 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2010 30,798 miles

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

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

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Fail 5 Feb 2009 23,857 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2009 23,857 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 19,888 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 15,760 miles

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

How Reliable is the Mini One?

Based on 528,090 MOT tests across 55,487 vehicles.

83.8%
Pass Rate
5,024
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
55,487
On UK Roads
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LN53 UDZ is a 2003 Mini One in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

Across all 2003 Mini One models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.0% with a typical mileage of 70,621 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Mini One typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 23 years old, this Mini One is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LN53 UDZ registered?

LN53 UDZ is a 2003 Mini One, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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