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LR53 WPK

2003 Mini Cooper

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

86,719 mi
Last recorded86,719 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Mini Cooper69,312 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR53 WPK
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 86,719 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

corrosion showing various places

exhaust shield loose and rubbers deteriorated

fuel tank straps corroded

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 6 Nov 2024 83,475 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated weeping (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front fog lamp missing

fuel tank strap corroded

rear exhaust hangers/rubbers incomplete/deteriorated

rear exhaust heat shield loose

rear underside/sills etc corrosion

Fail 6 Nov 2024 83,475 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated weeping (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front fog lamp missing

fuel tank strap corroded

rear exhaust hangers/rubbers incomplete/deteriorated

rear exhaust heat shield loose

rear underside/sills etc corrosion

Pass 13 Nov 2023 79,737 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

corrosion showing underside rear sill ends etc

Pass 17 Oct 2022 78,724 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 77,787 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 76,411 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 72,642 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded located side of fuel tank area (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded located side of fuel tank area (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 17 Jul 2019 72,642 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195/55/16 87H RFT (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded located side of fuel tank area (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded located side of fuel tank area (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2018 67,389 miles

fuel cap seal perishing

Fail 30 Jul 2018 67,388 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

fuel cap seal perishing

Pass 7 Aug 2017 59,668 miles

EML Light 'ON'

Fuel cap seal perishing

O/S/F tyre wearing excessively on inner edge

Pass 25 Aug 2016 56,766 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded N/S/R & O/S/R brake pipes corroding (3.6.B.2c)

O/S/F tyre wearing on inner edges

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs inner face corroding (3.5.1i)

~Engine management light "ON"~

Fail 25 Aug 2016 56,766 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded N/S/R & O/S/R brake pipes corroding (3.6.B.2c)

O/S/F tyre wearing on inner edges

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs inner face corroding (3.5.1i)

~Engine management light "ON"~

Pass 25 Aug 2015 54,982 miles

both rear tyres wearing on edges

front brake pads wearing low

Pass 12 Aug 2014 51,261 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 46,541 miles

both rear tyres wearing

passenger door inner opening handle difficult to operate

Pass 8 Sep 2012 42,430 miles

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 6 Sep 2011 37,203 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 31,262 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 10 Nov 2009 25,550 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 19,055 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 15,305 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2007 14,537 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Jul 2007 14,537 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 12,820 miles

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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LR53 WPK is a 2003 Mini Cooper in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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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LR53 WPK is a 2003 Mini Cooper, first registered on 23 October 2003.

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