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DG03 KLS

2003 Mini Mini Cooper

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2022
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

140,801 mi
Last recorded140,801 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2021
Typical for 2003 Mini Mini Cooper50,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG03 KLS
MakeMini
ModelMini Cooper
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2021 140,801 miles

Offside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which changes the emitted colour (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Aug 2021 140,801 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working switch sticking on (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all main beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which changes the emitted colour (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which changes the emitted colour (4.2.3 (b) (i))

will not pass emission test

Pass 10 Mar 2020 140,685 miles

Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Mar 2019 138,766 miles

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Mar 2019 138,766 miles

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))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 134,043 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 122,533 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2017 122,532 miles

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

osr tyre has side wall damage

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

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

Pass 16 May 2016 113,123 miles
Fail 16 May 2016 113,123 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 19 May 2015 101,350 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 92,333 miles

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

Oil leak

rear exhaust poor condition

Fail 12 May 2014 92,333 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

rear exhaust poor condition

Pass 7 May 2013 89,736 miles

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

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

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

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

Oil leak

osf tyre cracking and perishing

rear exhaust box has heavy surface corrosion

rear exhaust mount broken. (exhaust system still supported by secondry mount)

Pass 14 May 2012 87,741 miles
Fail 14 May 2012 87,741 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Oct 2011 81,515 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2011 81,515 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2010 70,926 miles

advise - front discs look worn - need measuring and replacing if below limits

Pass 22 Oct 2008 51,873 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

advise strongly - rear discs are badly rusted on inner surfaces - will need new discs soon

Pass 12 Oct 2007 39,949 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 37,624 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2006 30,501 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2006 30,500 miles

Centre Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust back box corroding but not blowing

nail in tyre

rear wiper blade badly worn

Fail 24 Feb 2006 27,665 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 24 Feb 2006 27,665 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Mini Cooper?

Based on 12,546 MOT tests across 2,117 vehicles.

72.2%
Pass Rate
4,648
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
2,117
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 243
Brake pipe excessively corroded 150
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 122
Headlamp aim too low 108
position lamp(s) not working 104
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DG03 KLS is a 2003 Mini Mini Cooper in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

Across all 2003 Mini Mini Cooper models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 50,206 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mini Mini Cooper fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 243 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DG03 KLS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Mini Cooper typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 23 years old, this Mini Mini Cooper is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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DG03 KLS is a 2003 Mini Mini Cooper, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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