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WD03 DVN

2003 Mini Cooper S

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

63,126 mi
Last recorded63,126 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Mini Cooper S74,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWD03 DVN
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 63,126 miles

Brake fluid discolored

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

fuel cap seal perished

Fail 17 Sep 2025 63,126 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Brake fluid discolored

Fuel cap seal perished

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 11 Sep 2024 61,055 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear 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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Exhaust silencer slightly loose skins corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage high pressure pipe to rack (2.1.5 (a))

brake fluid change overdue ? slightly discoloured

Pass 6 Sep 2023 59,091 miles

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

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))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 6 Sep 2023 59,091 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 57,346 miles

o/s backbox deteriorating/corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

fuel cap seal perishing

Pass 7 Sep 2021 55,306 miles

both front tyres worn on edges and getting low - 3mm

fuel cap seal perishing

o/s backbox deteriorating

Fail 3 Sep 2021 55,290 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both front tyres worn on edges and getting low - 3mm

fuel cap seal perishing

o/s backbox deteriorating

Pass 21 Aug 2020 53,201 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

o/s/r backbox outer skin deteriorated

Fail 21 Aug 2020 53,201 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

o/s/r backbox outer skin deteriorated

Pass 22 Aug 2019 51,062 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads worn low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 49,112 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arms rear bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear box o/s poor condition

Pass 11 Aug 2017 46,934 miles

Non Run Flat tyres fitted

Rear Exhaust box heavily corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2016 44,235 miles

noise from steering column area when turning

Fail 18 Jul 2016 44,235 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut in tread (4.1.D.1b)

noise from steering column area when turning

Pass 27 Jul 2015 39,077 miles

fuel cap seal starting to perish

Pass 23 Jul 2014 35,036 miles

fuel cap seal starting to perish

Pass 12 Aug 2013 30,505 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 26,411 miles

exhaust

front tyres

Pass 19 Jul 2011 22,837 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 18,723 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 18,667 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 16,693 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 14,964 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 13,346 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 11,872 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper S?

Based on 632,556 MOT tests across 100,336 vehicles.

86.7%
Pass Rate
5,231
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
100,336
On UK Roads
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WD03 DVN is a 2003 Mini Cooper S in Red 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 S models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.9% with a typical mileage of 74,227 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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

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What year was WD03 DVN registered?

WD03 DVN is a 2003 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 25 July 2003.

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