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LT03 VWR

2003 Mini Cooper

Maroon Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

31,401 mi
Last recorded31,401 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Mini Cooper69,312 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT03 VWR
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2003
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 31,401 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device slightly deteriorated

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Feb 2026 31,401 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device slightly deteriorated

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2025 29,675 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust back box corroded

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 14 Feb 2025 29,675 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust back box corroded

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 16 Feb 2024 28,175 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2023 27,135 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2022 26,193 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top Mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Feb 2021 25,577 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 25,034 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 24,495 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 18 Feb 2019 24,495 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear 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 Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 23,527 miles

All tyres perished

Fail 14 Feb 2018 23,527 miles

All tyres perished

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Pass 27 Jan 2017 22,584 miles

all four tyres perished on sidewalls due to age.

Pass 1 Feb 2016 21,280 miles

All 4 tyre outer walls cracked and perished due to age .

Fail 1 Feb 2016 21,280 miles

All 4 tyre outer walls cracked and perished due to age .

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 19,931 miles

All 4 tyres cracked on outerwall & outer edges of treads due to age of tyre

Fail 22 Jan 2014 18,960 miles

All 4 tyres cracked and perished outerwalls

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Jan 2014 18,960 miles

All 4 tyres cracked and perished outerwalls

Pass 18 Feb 2013 18,097 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 16,868 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 15,804 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 14,593 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Feb 2009 12,977 miles

Front brake discs slightly corroded from the edges

Pass 29 Jan 2008 11,509 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 9,648 miles

full engine tray fitted.

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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LT03 VWR is a 2003 Mini Cooper in Maroon with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 LT03 VWR registered?

LT03 VWR is a 2003 Mini Cooper, first registered on 10 March 2003.

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