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VU53 DHP

2003 Mini Cooper

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

87,733 mi
Last recorded87,733 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Mini Cooper69,312 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU53 DHP
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 87,733 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2024 86,105 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2023 83,850 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2022 82,426 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2021 81,291 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 27 Nov 2021 81,291 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 79,183 miles

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

both front tyres worn inside edge

Pass 25 Nov 2019 78,192 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2019 78,190 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (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))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Nov 2018 77,594 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 77,185 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 75,447 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 73,453 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2015 73,453 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2014 69,314 miles

Both front tyres & offside rear worn on inner edges. Wheel alignment check recommended

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 10 Nov 2014 69,314 miles

Both front tyres & offside rear worn on inner edges. Wheel alignment check recommended

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Nov 2013 63,986 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 7 Nov 2013 63,986 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 26 Oct 2012 56,733 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

rear no plate deteriating

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

Pass 26 Oct 2012 56,733 miles

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

Oil leak

rear no plate deteriating

Pass 5 Nov 2011 49,707 miles

Brake pedal rubber worn

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

Fail 5 Nov 2011 49,707 miles

Brake pedal rubber worn

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 15 Nov 2010 43,185 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Nov 2010 43,185 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 34,272 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2008 26,628 miles

back box rusty

Fail 27 Sep 2008 26,471 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

back box rusty

Pass 2 Oct 2007 21,842 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 17,706 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2006 16,780 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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VU53 DHP is a 2003 Mini Cooper in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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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VU53 DHP is a 2003 Mini Cooper, first registered on 3 September 2003.

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