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LR53 VMU

2003 Mini One D

Silver Diesel 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

176,972 mi
Last recorded176,972 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Mini One D80,927 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR53 VMU
MakeMini
ModelOne D
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2018 176,972 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2017 171,628 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush wishbone bush marked in yellow (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working both lamps (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 162,611 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2015 153,769 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2015 153,765 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (4.1.E.1)

nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 9 Oct 2014 144,427 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 135,288 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 128,393 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 116,716 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2011 116,715 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear 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 9 Sep 2010 89,620 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 9 Sep 2010 89,619 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 28 Sep 2009 74,408 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 74,215 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2008 60,828 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Sep 2008 60,828 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2007 49,403 miles

Front lower grill/bumper insecure

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 2 Oct 2006 33,338 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2006 33,338 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)

How Reliable is the Mini One D?

Based on 16,090 MOT tests across 1,719 vehicles.

79.8%
Pass Rate
6,300
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
1,719
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 118
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 90
Registration plate lamp not working 58
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LR53 VMU is a 2003 Mini One D in Silver with a 1,364cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 2003 Mini One D models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 80,927 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 One D fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 118 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LR53 VMU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini One D typically stays on UK roads for around 16 years. At 23 years old, this Mini One D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LR53 VMU is a 2003 Mini One D, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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