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LT53 WHD

2003 Mini Cooper

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2025
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

130,208 mi
Last recorded130,208 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2024
Typical for 2003 Mini Cooper69,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT53 WHD
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2024 130,208 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Centre exhaust heat shield loose

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides - top mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Underside chassis and components corroded

Fail 20 Feb 2024 130,207 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure inner bolt on ball joint bracket loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Centre exhaust heat shield loose

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides - top mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Underside chassis and components corroded

Pass 15 Feb 2023 128,567 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2023 128,567 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 124,554 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 124,513 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both fronts to flexibles (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

long parking brake travel

Fail 22 Nov 2019 124,497 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits 1.01% (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded where marked in yellow (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear of lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded where marked in yellow (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2018 117,331 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2018 117,331 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 114,447 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear suspension units - wear in lower mountings

Fail 21 Mar 2018 114,376 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear suspension units - wear in lower mountings

Pass 2 Mar 2017 107,298 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2017 107,263 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2016 100,864 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear section pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 3 Mar 2016 100,860 miles

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated likely to lead to failure under load incomplete stalk (5.2.4a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear section pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Nov 2014 93,408 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 88,517 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2013 88,517 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 79,718 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 23 Mar 2012 79,712 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2011 70,340 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2011 70,340 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Feb 2010 52,698 miles

backbox exhaust is corroded

rear wiper blade is split

Pass 8 May 2009 49,377 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 15 May 2008 44,052 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 36,898 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 33,852 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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LT53 WHD is a 2003 Mini Cooper in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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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LT53 WHD is a 2003 Mini Cooper, first registered on 17 September 2003.

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